Characters
What is the name of the main character?
Maverick
What signpost is this:
When you are reading and notice a word, phrase, object, or situation over and over.
Again and again
Which signpost is this:
Mulan asks herself, "When will my reflection show who I am inside?"
Tough questions
Who said:
"Maverick, buddy, if you need me, call me. I don't care what's happening. I don't care what kind of trouble you're in. I don't care what I have going on. I will drop everything and come to you."
Aunt Cat
What was the name of Maverick's hamster?
Freddy
Who does Maverick refer to as his "archenemy"?
Bowen Strack
Which signpost is this:
When the author interrupts the action to flashback to the past and tell you a memory.
Memory Moment
Which signpost is this:
When Maverick thinks back to the day Aunt Cat bought Freddy for him from the pet store next to her salon.
Memory Moment
Who said:
"The store appears to have 'terminated my probationary employment due to excessive lateness'. Can you believe that?"
Maverick's mom
What holiday did Maverick spend all by himself while his mom worked a double shift?
Thanksgiving
Who did Maverick pretend was his mom when Mr. Bee made him call home at the beginning of the book?
Aunt Cat
What is this signpost:
When an older and wiser character takes the main character aside and gives serious advice.
Words of the Wiser
Which signpost is this:
When we The Bee looks at the inspirational quote on the wall in his office each time he meets with Maverick and other students.
Again and again
Who said:
"This is an erasable marker. This is a permanent marker! Now, sixth graders, which of these do you think is the appropriate tool to use for writing on a fellow student's locker?"
The Bee (Mr. Overbye)
What brand were the shoes that Mr. Overbye gave to Maverick?
Nike
Who continually uses Lysol in inappropriate ways?
The Bird (school nurse)
Which signpost is this:
When a character is struck by a realization that shifts his actions or his understanding of himself or the world around him.
Aha moment
Which signpost is this:
When Maverick realizes that Nate's mom is actually his step-mom.
Aha moment
Who was Maverick referring to when he said:
"...he thinks he's so great because he's rich and popular and everything. But he's mean! And he tricked me into punching my locker."
Bowen Strack
What was the reason behind Mr. Cavallero, the P.E. teacher, always yelling?
He can't hear very well.
What is Maverick's mom's first name?
Jessica
Which signpost is this:
When a character goes against what he or she has said or done before or they do or say something unexpected.
Contrast and contradiction
Which signpost is this:
When Maverick tells Aunt Cat about the things Jamie Thompson says to him and Aunt Cat responds by telling him, "Don't say anything - she's just insecure."
Words of the wiser
Who was Maverick talking to when he said:
"You think you can do whatever you want to my mom and I can't stop you because I'm small, right? But if you touch either of us again, I'm calling the police."
Johnny
What 3 things did Johnny say he would no longer help with if Maverick's mom broke up with him?
electric bill, big-screen TVs, and Christmas trees