Vocabulary
Prenatal is used to describe the period of time after a woman is pregnant.
True or False?
False, Prenatal has to do with the time a woman is pregnant, before birth.
Who is Bobby's next door neighbor, and how did he impact Bobby?
Frank served as an example of responsibility and support. He tells Bobby to be a man and shows him what it means to be an involved parent.
What was the major turning point that let to Bobby keeping feather?
Nia going into a coma due to her eclampsia.
How does Bobby's relationship with his parents evolve through the story?
Bobby's journey through Fatherhood brings him closer to his parents and gains a deeper understanding and appreciation of their support and sacrifices.
How does the book being in Bobby's perspective and in first person impact the reader's connection to him?
This creates an intimate and personal connection allowing the reader to gain a deep understanding of his thoughts and feelings.
What is the word that matches the definition below?
Allowing light to distribute and pass through
Translucent
Bobby is surrounded by many adults in the story, who did he mainly look up to and why?
Fred serves as a role model and support as he lives through the struggles of a teen parent.
Describe the event that leads to Bobby making the decision to move to Heaven, Ohio.
He moves for a fresh start and to help give Feather a better life away from New York.
What are Bobby's dreams and aspirations before he finds out about Nia's pregnancy?
He hopes to enjoy his youth, hangout with his friends, and experience the world without heavy responsibilities.
What figurative language is used throughout the story to show the emotional depth of Bobby's experiences?
Inner monologue, imagery and dialogue
Bluegrass is what type of music?
A. Jazz
B. Country
C. Blues
B. Country Music
Throughout the story Bobby had two babysitters, what were their names?
Coco and Jackie
What is the significance to Bobby's fairy tale dream and how does it reflect Bobby and Nia's relationship?
Bobby talks about a damsel in distress and a hero, Bobby is seen as the hero and Nia as the damsel. Bobby is described to have saved Nia from her pregnancy.
How does Bobby's passion with for art influence his coping mechanisms as a young father?
When he feels lost or stressed he creates graffiti into something tactile that allows him to cope.
What is the significance of the title "First Part Last" in relation to Bobby's journey?
First part last meaning that typically young people experience their childhood and freedom first and later transform into adulthood with responsibilities.
What type of material is angora?
Wool
What are some clues that foreshadowed Nia's tragic condition, and what was her condition called?
Bobby talking to Feather about remembering his daughter, Nia's physical and emotional pain during her pregnancy, and Nia's high blood pressure.
Nia was diagnosed with eclampsia.
What is the connection between Nia giving Bobby a red balloon when telling him she is pregnant?
Nia says she wanted to be a balloonist as a young girl and as she is passing away she states she feels she is flying away like a balloon.
On Bobby's birthday he said he did not eat any of his cake, what was the relation to the cake and his current mental state at the moment?
Bobby is overwhelmed by the reality of Nia's pregnancy, he feels disconnected from the celebration as him mind is preoccupied with thoughts of parenthood.
How does the author challenge the general portrayal about teenage parenthood?
Instead of relying on stereotypes and normalities, she explains Bobby's differences such as being a single black father.
What is the definition of a caftan?
A long loose dress
How does the theme of responsibility reflect in Bobby's interactions with K-Boy and J.L?
K-Boy and J.L..'s initial reaction of Nia's pregnancy, their lack of support and understanding, and Bobby staying home instead of going out with friends.
What did Nia dream about towards the end of her pregnancy and what was its significance?
Nia dreamed about a bird nest symbolizing her emotions about her pregnancy. A bird's nest often symbolizes home and the care to raise the baby bird.
How does Bobby Describe the moment he first held feather and what was he feeling?
He is in awe by the "sweet new baby smell" but is emotional and tearing up because he realizes he needs to change for her to become a father.
What are some examples of symbolism in the book?
Nia's bird nest dream, Bobby's fairy tale story, graffiti, and the park