Restart #1
What was Chase doing up on the roof just before he fell?
Trying to use his phone to take a picture of his neighbor doing yoga
Which of these words best describes Brendan?
untalented, impolite, comical, foolish
Comical
How do Shoshanna's feelings about Chase change from the beginning to the end of the novel?
She goes from hating him to accepting that he might turn out to be a good person someday
What is the Graybeard Motel?
The Portland Street Assisted Living Residence
The quote below was spoken by which character?
"Doctors! They'll keep you in bubble wrap the rest of your life if you let them."
Chase's father
What kind of school did Joel Weber attend after he moved away? What instrument did he play?
He studied piano at the Melton Prep and Musical Conservatory
How are the chapters in Restart organized?
Each one is from a specific character's point of view
Why were Chase, Aaron, and Bear sentenced to community service?
They planted six cherry bombs in the grand piano that exploded during Joel's performance at open house
How does Shoshanna react when she first spots Chase again at Heaven on Ice?
Dumps her frozen yogurt on his head
What job did Aaron and Bear have at the assisted living residence as a part of their community service?
Helping with the snack cart
Why does Shoshanna dislike Chase?
He bullied her brother, Joel, so badly that he had to move away.
What does Brendan ask Chase to help him with?
Record a video of him driving a tricycle through the car wash
What flashback did Chase have of Helene that helped him understand her fearful reaction to him?
He tore the head off of her stuffed teddy bear
What happens to Chase after he backs up Aaron and Bear's story about the incident in the band room?
Chase is kicked out of video club
Where does Chase find the Medal of Honor hidden?
On the roof between the cedar shakes
What is the name is of Chase's little sister and step mother.
Helene and Corinne
What was Chase's first memory when he became conscious again?
A little blond girl in a blue dress
What is Shoshanna and Joel's nickname for Chase?
Alpha Rat
What is the name of the principal at the school and the sports doctor?
Dr. Fitzwallace and Dr. Nguyen.
Why does Shoshanna tell her parents that Chase is a different person since his accident and that it was his idea to interview Mr. Solway?
To try to convince them to bring Joel back home
Why does Chase's dad take him to see Dr. Nguyen? What does Dr. Nguyen decide?
He wanted a second opinion to see if Chase could return to playing football. Dr. Nguyen clears Chase to return for the season.
What did Chase and Shoshanna bond over?
Making a video of Mr. Solway.
Why was the footage that Brendan discovered on his One Man Band video so important?
There was no smoke or fire, Chase wasn't responsible for the fire extinguisher attack in the band room (and was actually trying to stop Aaron and Bear), and that Chase hit Joel with the fire extinguisher by accident
What are the characteristics of amnesia?
Memory loss and forgetfulness
The cherry bombs in the grand piano.