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Explain how this story fits the realistic fiction genre.
Although this isn't a true story, the events could happen in real life. Many families have children that get cancer, and they have to deal with all the difficulties it brings.
100
"Yay! Moatmeal!" Who said it?
Jeffrey
100
What does flashback mean?
an interruption in a story that tells about something that happened before
100
Fill in the blank: A person who is exceptionally talented at something could be called a ___________.
prodigy
100

Fill in the blank: There is no point _________________ over the things you CAN NOT change.

agonizing

200

What causes the main conflict in the story?

Jeffrey falls off the stool and gets a nosebleed.

200
"Check HER out. There's no way that doesn't violate the dress code!" Who said it?
Annette
200
Who is the protagonist? What is the antagonist?
protagonist - Steven; antagonist - Jeffrey's leukemia
200

Define coincidence. 

remarkable series of events happening by chance

200

Which word means "weak and without protection; easier to harm"?

vulnerable

300
What are the stages of grief that Steven experiences?
1. denial 2. guilt & isolation 3. bargaining 4. anger 5. depression 6. reconstruction/working through 7. acceptance
300
"I just look like a dork-master in every shirt I own." Who said it?
Steven
300

What is foreshadowing?

Foreshadowing hints at things to come in the book or movie. Example: Life was going about as well as could possibly be expected, right up until the day of the concert.

300
What does the word "tether" mean?
to fasten an object to something else
300

Is the word "optimistically" used properly in the following sentence? My sister was optimistically looking forward to her math test because she had studied so hard! 

Yes. Optimistically means hopeful and confident about the future

400

How did Steven's relationship with his dad change?

Answers will vary. They started to communicate more, his dad said he was proud of him. His dad started to be more involved with the family.

400
"I even...I told Miss Palma about Jeffrey." Who said it?
Renee
400
From what point of view is this story told?
1st person (Steven's P.O.V.)
400

Is the word "oblivious" used correctly in the following sentence? The students were oblivious to the teacher giving directions because they were too busy talking.

Yes. Oblivious means unaware or not concerned about things happening around you.

400

Define mentor.

Someone you look up to; a role model

500
How does Steven change over the course of the novel?
He realizes how much his family and friends mean to him. He appreciates the people in his life, especially Jeffrey (whereas before, he considered Jeffrey mostly an annoyance).
500
"This cost us about $200...and we don't HAVE $200. It was irresponsible, Steven." Who said it?
Dad
500
State a theme for this story.
Answers will vary. Examples: Family comes first. Never give up hope. Change the things you can. You don't know what you've got until it's gone.
500

Is the word "ecstatic" used correctly in the following sentence? My mother was ecstatic when I decided to play video games instead of clean my room like she asked...

no. Ecstatic means incredibly happy or excited.

500

Define sympathetic.

feeling sympathy for someone; being understanding