Character
Who does Leeza meet at the beginning of chapter 18?
Reef
What restaurant does Reef take Leeza?
Dairy Queen
What question does Reef hope he is not asked when giving speeches to schools?
"Did you ever see that girl again"
Who said this quote, and what theme does it represent?
"I wanted to take it back — the rock, the pain, all of it"
Reef
Accountability
Remorse
Regret
What do stones represent for Reef at the end of the book?
Protection/security/comfort
What emotion does Leeza struggle with the most when she meets Reef again (after discovering his identity)?
Forgiveness vs anger
At the end of the book, what university does Scar attend?
Queen's university- Ontario
How does Leeza's mom react when she sees Reef in her daughter's room?
She gets really angry, reveals his identity, and kicks him out.
What does Reef learn after a young kid picks up on the foul language used by Reef and his friends?
Language holds power
- Affects those around you
- Product of your environment
When Reef is at Dairy Queen with Leeza, he wonders what happened to Elizabeth Morrison. Why is this ironic?
He is with Elizabeth Morrison at Dairy Queen
Which one of Reefs friends ends up in the hospital? Why?
Jink
Jumped by Rowdy and his friends
What is in Reef's pocket when he is giving his speech to a class?
A stone
At the end of the book, Reef completes his probation by doing what?
Gives talks to schools about his story
What does the overpass/bridge symbolize?
Change
What were Reef's grandmother's last words to him?
"I'm proud of you, Reef"
Who said this quote to Leeza?
"A person can change"
Brett
The story begins and ends at this same setting. What is this setting?
The overpass
Reefs turning point: After Leeza's mom kicks Reef out, what does he do? (Turning point in Reefs rehabilitation)
Speaks in the sharing circle
Cries
*starting to open up and take accountability/feel empathy
Describe the Biblical passage that is alluded to in chapter 27 (main idea of book/judgement)
"Let the person who is without sin cast the first stone"
Brett tells Reef that Leeza's mom is really excited to meet him. What type of irony is this an example of?
Dramatic Irony