Porcupine Necktie - Chapter 4
Where did Leo move to when he was 12 years old?
Mica, Arizona
Why did Kevin call Leo to come to the football game?
To see Stargirl at halftime.
What was unusual about Stargirl’s cheerleading spirit during basketball games?
She would cheer even with the other team scored.
What was written on the school's bulletin board?
Stargirl loves Leo.
Very large cactus that has ribbed upward-curving branches, white funnel- shaped flowers, and edible red fruit
saguaros
What grade is Leo in?
11th grade
Who did Stargirl sing to on Hillari's birthday?
Leo.
What did students start to call Leo?
Starboy.
Why did Stargirl drop loose coins as they walked?
She didn't like change, and she liked knowing that someone would be happy when they found it.
To raise or lift as if with a machine
hoist
What is the name of the school Leo and Stargirl attended?
Mica Area High School
Who won MAHS’S oratorical contest in December?
Stargirl.
How were students beginning to treat Stargirl?
They were giving her the silent treatment.
What did Leo spend several days doing?
Explaining to Stargirl how to be like everyone else.
Roof-like structure with a sign that projects over an entrance to something
marquee
What was the main business in Mica?
Electronics
What was the Loyal Order of the Stone Bone?
The students who went to Archie’s home on Saturday mornings to learn lessons from Archie
What was Stargirl's real name?
Susan.
Explain the happy wagon.
A wagon made of wood that contained 20 pebbles. If something made Stargirl happy, she would add a pebble to the wagon. If something made her sad, she would remove a pebble.
To assemble formally
convene
Explain "The Hoax" that Hillari Kimble is known for.
She tried out for cheerleading in the 10th grade, easily made the cheerleading squad, and then turned down being a cheerleader. She just wanted to prove she could do it.
Describe the "rebellion" that Stargirl led.
A rebellion for the students to express their individualities.
What does Leo realize about Stargirl's gifts?
That it was her who gave him the porcupine necktie.
Why did Susan ask Mr. McShane to pull the car over?
She wanted to get out and gather her thoughts in the desert.
To go with to protect in a group
convoy