Characters
How old is Steven?
13
He had a bloody nose after falling off a stool.
Define "Leukemia" (2 parts needed!)
A type of blood cancer
How many stages of grief are there?
5
What is Steven's father's job?
Accountant
What does Steven give Jeffrey that makes him immediately throw up?
A tic tac
Define "Hepatic"
Are the stages of grief linear? (Following a set order)
No! Everyone experiences them differently. They may be in any order and they may repeat.
What instrument does Annette play?
How does Annette break her arm?
She falls down the stairs
Define "Inquisition"
A period of prolonged questioning
Give one example of bargaining that Steven exhibits in the novel.
If that bird flies off . . .
I will not think about Renee Albert . . .
Take me instead . . .
Who is Steven's school counselor?
Mrs. Galley
What makes Jeffrey cry on one of the rare days that he gets to spend in school?
A new student points out that he is bald.
Define "Cauterize"
Burn skin/flesh of a wound with a heated instrument
Name each of the stages of grief.
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Who does Steven gift a pair of drumsticks to?
Samantha
What grade does Steven get on his math final?
A 37%
Define "Asphyxiated"
Suffocate
Give an example of Steven's behavior that shows he is in the depression stage
Lack of hygiene
Loss of interest in things he used to enjoy
"What's the point?"