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100

What is the genre of this book.

Realistic fiction

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

Why did mom take Jeffrey to the hospital at the beginning of the book?

Nose bleed

100

What is the tone in the passage:

"Having a brother is horrible. Having any brother would be horrible, I suppose, but having my particular brother Jeffrey, is an unrelenting nightmare."

Excited, annoyed, nervous, sarcrastic

Annoyed

200

What is the main conflict in the story?

Steven is dealing with the cancer diagnosis of his little brother.

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

What does Steven do to take his mind off his brother's cancer diagnosis?

Plays the drums, writes in his journal in Ms. Palma's class

200

What is the mood in this passage:

"If I lived to be one hundred and seventy-nine, I will never forget October 7th of this year."

Anxious, forewarning, scary, exciting

forewarning 

300

Which character is having the most difficult time accepting Jeffrey's diagnosis? 

His father (Mr. Alper)

300
"I just look like a dork-master in every shirt I own." Who said it?
Steven
300
Identify the setting of the novel.
Time - present day; during the school year Place - 1.5 hrs. from Philadelphia; school; hospital; home; grandparents' house
300

What piece of advice does Mrs. Galley give Steven?

"Instead of agonizing (worrying) about the things you can't change, why don't you focus on the things you can change." 

300

What is the tone in the passage:

"Your right mom! I thought it was a good idea to body slam a five year old on a bar stool at 6:42 A.M., take a running leap, and knock him down like we were trying out for the WWF."

Excited, Sarcastic, emotional, angry

Sarcastic

400

How do the chapter titles enhance the story?

Each chapter title connects to main events in that section, so readers can make predictions before reading and make connections after reading.

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

What major event did Steven do that demonstrated he stopped thinking of himself and start thinking of his brother?

He did not allow a sick Renee Albert into his house. 

400

Describe Steven's tone in the following passage:

"Who died and left you Sherlock Holmes? Why is it any of your business if I didn't do my math homework? First of all your not my mother, and even if you were, you wouldn't care."

Sarcastic, anxious, defensive, excited

Defensive

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

How did Samantha's death impact Steven?

It made him appreciate his relationship with his brother and the family that he has. 

500

"What is the mood of the passage:

"Biff had shaved his head in tribute to my brother. As I stared trying to grasp this, everyone reached for their hats and whipped them off as well. My mom was the only person in the room with hair long enough to comb. Suddenly, I had a big lump in my throat." 

Happy, anxious, heartwarming, sadness

heartwarming