Vocabulary
What is a synonym for 'morbid'?
Bad or unhealthy
Where does the story take place in the beginning of the story?
In the bedroom.
Why does she go into the bathroom in the beginning of the story?
To brush her teeth.
How many times does she do each habit?
3 times.
Who is the narrator of the story?
Rose
What is a synonym for 'loafers'?
shoes
(a leather shoe shaped like a moccasin, with a flat heel)
What is one word Rose would use to describe Susannah?
loyal
brave
Why does the boy at school make fun of her?
Because he thinks are habits make her a freak.
What does she always do before getting out of bed?
Taps her toe three times.
Who is annoyed by her habits?
Her brother, Joey.
What is a synonym for 'emcee'?
Announcer
DJ
Host
Is Rose trying to annoy her brother in the car?
No, she just can't help buckling her seatbelt 3 times because it is a habit.
Why does she do her habits?
She can't help it. OR She doesn't think she will feel happy without her habits. OR She doesn't think Susannah would be her friend without her habits.
What is the habit she does in the car?
Who are the two people who are NOT annoyed by her habits?
Her mom and Susannah.
What is 'film noir'?
What does William do to mimic Rose's habit?
He says something three times. ("Just wanted to say good morning, just wanted to say good morning, just wanted to say good morning.")
Why did Susanna and Rose become friends?
Because Susannah stuck up for Rose.
What does them main character always wear?
A uniform.
Who is the bully in the story?
William
What is a synonym for 'infringes'?
"Susannah says the uniform infringes on her self-identity."
Violates
does not correspond with
messes with
gets in the way of
breaks down
What is the problem in the story?
Rose isn't sure she wants to kick her habits, but her mom is getting her help so that she can.
Does she want to get rid of her habits? Why or why not?
On one hand, she does, and on another she doesn't want to get rid of her habits. She isn't sure!
What will help Rose kick her habits?
She has to put forth effort to train herself to kick her habit and get lots of help from Dr. P.
Who is the person who is helping her to kick her habits?
Dr. P