8th Grade
What does the word 'tyrant' mean? (7.1)
a cruel and oppressive ruler
What does the word 'inhuman' mean? (9.3)
lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel and barbaric
What does the word 'mentor' mean? (8.4)
an experienced and trusted adviser
What does the word 'ordeal' mean? (9.7)
a painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one.
What does the word 'dubious' mean? (8.7)
hesitating or doubting
What does Hugh recommend Cap do with the girl writing Cap love notes? (8.5)
He says Cap should ask her to the school dance.
Who was the constant in Cap’s life? (7.8)
Rain
How does Sophie feel when Cap tells her about driving lessons? (9.9)
She is mad at her mom for telling Cap her personal business.
Why does Sophie call her mother a saint? (9.1)
She chose a profession to help others and took in Cap.
What does Mrs. Donnelly learn about her daughter through the truth of the school presidential election? (7.3)
Mrs. Donnelly finds out that 8th grade president is a prank on the biggest social outcast each year.
What event made Cap understand Rain's decision to create Garland Farms? (8.11)
Someone taking his shoes and him having to be on the bus in his bare feet. Bus was disgusting.
What was Rain’s philosophy about driving? How did she arrive at this decision? (9.12)
If the front gets through, the rest will drag.
What is the difference Cap noticed between Rain and Sophie's father? (8.13)
Rain never broke a promise, while Sophie's father easily broke promises.
What annoyed Sophie the most about her favorite TV show? (9.6)
Cap barking out warnings and advice at the TV to the characters on the screen.
What does Cap have planned for Sophie when she returns from her date? (9.8)
He is going to give her a driving lesson.
What is Cap struggling with? What’s an example? (7.2)
Cap is great academically, but is missing the social interaction with kids his age. He doesn't know jokes, nuances, or forms of bullying.
What are two examples of Cap being bullied? (8.9)
spitballs in his hair, pickled brains in his locker, pink goo in his locker, a dead bird in his locker
Has Sophie’s opinion of Cap changed since she first met him? (9.15)
She yelled at him, but didn't have the same feelings behind the words.