Characters
Who is the main character in Kristy and the Snobs?
Kristy Thomas
Why does Kristy feel out of place in her new neighborhood?
Her family isn’t as wealthy as her neighbors.
Who says: “She’s like the queen of everything around here”?
Kristy, about Shannon
What town does Kristy and the Snobs take place in?
Stoneybrook
What is the main theme of the book?
Friendship and overcoming differences.
What is the name of Kristy’s dog?
Louie
What happens to Louie in the story?
He gets sick and eventually passes away.
Who tells Kristy that she needs to “just ignore” the snobs?
Mary Anne
What type of neighborhood does Kristy move into?
A wealthy neighborhood with big houses.
Why is Kristy frustrated with her new neighbors?
They act superior because they are wealthier than her family.
Who are the “snobs” in the story?
Kristy’s new wealthy neighbors
How do the snobs treat Kristy at first?
They look down on her and make fun of her.
What does Kristy say when she realizes Louie isn’t getting better?
Open-ended; students can summarize Kristy’s sadness.
Where does Kristy’s family adopt their new dog from?
An animal shelter.
What lesson does Kristy learn about judging people?
People aren’t always who they seem at first.
Which Baby-Sitters Club member is Kristy’s best friend?
Mary Anne Spier
What role does Shannon Kilbourne end up playing in Kristy’s life?
She becomes a friend and eventually joins the Baby-Sitters Club.
What does Shannon do that makes Kristy realize she might not be so bad?
She helps Kristy’s family find a new dog.
What is Kristy’s house like compared to the snobs’ houses?
Smaller and less fancy.
How does Kristy handle Louie’s passing?
She grieves but eventually finds comfort in her family and new puppy.
What is the name of the girl who is the leader of the snobs?
Shannon Kilbourne
What lesson does Kristy learn by the end of the book?
That people can surprise you, and friendships can form in unexpected ways.
What was one of the meanest things the snobs did to Kristy?
They mocked her and called her “poor.”
What does Kristy notice about the Baby-Sitters Club’s reaction to the snobs?
Some of them don’t understand why it bothers her so much.
What does Kristy and the Snobs teach about kindness?
Even people who seem different can find common ground and become friends.