<3 Marcellus <3
The new octopus at Sowell Bay Aquarium; Marcellus's replacement.
Who is Pippa?
Cameron's attributes that cause him to self-sabotage.
What are his immaturity and inability to take responsibility for his actions?
Tova drives on the freeway to do this.
What is to pick up a Grateful Dead t-shirt that can replace Ethan's own.
Marcellus's tank most likely symbolizes...
a. emotional connection
b. intelligence
c. confinement
What is c., confinement?
"I don't need a doctor...It was a minor incident at work"
Who is Tova?
Marcellus says that these are pieces of artistry and as unique as keys.
What are human fingerprints?
This person went to high school with Erik and rides a bike.
Who is Adam Wright?
Seeing this item initiates Cameron's desire to go to Sowell Bay.
Tova's cleaning routine most likely symbolizes...
a. isolation from loved ones
b. control and coping with grief
c. emotional confinement
What is b., control and coping with grief?
"Oh, absolutely. She wanted to apply to be on Jeopardy! after we graduated."
Who is Simon Brinks?
Marcellus's full name
Who is Marcellus McSquiddles?
Cameron has this quality in common with Daphne.
What is retaining random pieces of information?
Cameron finds these items under the floorboards.
What are old snack cakes and a repaired Dala horse?
Which symbol most likely symbolizes found family?
a. EELS (on the class ring)
b. Cameron's license
c. Sowell Bay
d. the aquarium
What is a., EELS (on the class ring)?
"I am good at keeping secrets."
Who is Marcellus?
This reveals that Marcellus can perceive when human are related to one another
What is Marcellus observing a father speaking to his son about inheriting his baseball throwing arm, but remarking that the father is really not the boy's biological father.
The main characters in this book all have this major attribute in common; they need each other in order to move on from this.
What is experiencing loss and loneliness.
This is the climax of the story.
What is Tova seeing EELS on the class ring and realizing that Cameron is her son, which then leads her to return Marcellus to the ocean.
Explain what the sea likely represents in the novel.
What is profound loss, mystery, and/or freedom?
"You're quite a woman, Tova. Did you know that?"
Who is Ethan?
Marcellus starts out with this many days left to live.
What are 1,299 days?
Tova does this to first help Cameron warm up to his job.
What is introducing Cameron to Marcellus.
Choose a chapter title from the final night's reading and explain its significance in relation to the characters featured in that chapter.
Answers will vary.
Think of a symbol from the novel that you feel symbolizes "the truth." Explain your choice.
What is Tova's key?
Answers may vary.
"My family, they all kept saying how it was best for everyone. And in my case, it was wrong, you know?
Who is Avery?