What is the Signposts
Characters
Why is that the Signpost?
Plot
Movie V Book
100

What signpost was shown when Bryce caught himself staring at Juli? Usually he avoids her at all costs.

Contrast & Contradiction 

100

This is one of the main characters.  They are super excited that a neighbor their age moved it across the street! They don't care what anyone thinks of them, and have a good heart. 

Juli

100

Why is it a Contrast & Contradiction when Juli gives Bryce answers on a test? 

She is usually a good student 

100

What does Bryce do at the end to try to apologize to Juli? 

Plant a sycamore tree in her yard 

100

What was the Uncles name in the movie V the book? 

Movie - Daniel 

Book - David 

200

What signpost is shown when we keep seeing eggs come up over and over in the story? 

Again & Again 

200

This is one of the main characters who moved into a new neighborhood as a child.  They are usually a coward and are worried about what people think of them. 

Bryce

200

Why was it a Contrast & Contradiction when Chet put on work boots and was helping redo Juli's yard? 

He usually wore slippers, sat in a chair and didn't talk much. 

200

Where does Bryce try to kiss Juli? 

At the Basket Boy lunch 

200

Juli had a pet in the book, but not in the movie.  What was that pet? 

a dog named champ. 

300

What signpost is shown when Juli's dad gives her advice to look at who Bryce is as a person and not just his looks. 

Words of the Wiser 

300

This character first reads about Juli in the newspaper.  He helps her fix up her yard and encourages Bryce to get to know her. 

Chet (Bryce's grandpa)

300

Why was there a Memory Moment when Juli asked Chet about his wife? 

There was a flashback and he told her about how they met and fell in love. 

300

Why doesn't Juli's family own their house? 

They pay for her uncle's care

300

How was the book character Shelley Stalls different in the movie? name at least 2 things 

She had long hair and was named Shelly in the book. She gets into a cat fight with Juli. She gets into a bidding war in the Basket Boys auction, and ends up combining with someone to both bid and win lunch with Bryce.

She had short hair and was named Sherry in the movie. She does not get into a cat fight with Juli in the movie.  She does not having a bidding war at the auction, and wins lunch with Bryce herself. 

400

What signpost is shown when there is a flashback and we learn how Juli got chickens? 

Memory Moment 

400

This father looks like he has a perfect life, but we learn he doesn't have a good relationship with his wife or kids.  He cares about appearances and is judgmental and rude. 

Mr. Loski (Bryce's dad) 

400

Why was is a Contrast & Contradiction when Juli saved Bryce's Kite from the tree?  (hint: think of her actions after) 

She just leaves and doesn't make a big deal, usually she is following him around trying to talk to him. 

400

What surprising thing did Bryce learn about what his dad used to do in high school? 

Play in a band 

400

How was Bryce different in the book V movie? (2 physical attributes) 

In the book, Bryce had blue eyes and looked like his dad.

In the movie, Bryce had brown eyes and did not look like his dad. 

500

What signpost is shown when Juli says that she realizes that "there had only ever been Bryce."

AHA Moment 

500

This father is a hard worker.  He is a dedicated family man who gives up a lot for his brother and family.  In his free time he paints pictures. 

Mr. Baker (Juli's dad) 

500

Why was it words of the wiser when Chet is telling Bryce about different types of paint finishes? (hint:Juli is iridescent) 

He is telling Bryce that she is a special person and giving him advice he should get to know her. 

500

What animal gave Bryce nightmares?

snake 

500

Did the book or movie have this scene:

Juli gets Bryce's kite from the tree and rips the seat of her pants while doing so. 

BOOK!