Characters
Plot Points
Signposts
Big Brain
100

Who is the main character with a rash and a suitcase full of "not-thoughts"?

Rob Horton
100
What did Rob find in the woods before school?

A caged up tiger

100

Rob asked himself why he was saving Sistine when she really hated him for no reason. 

Tough Questions
100

Where does Rob keep his not-thoughts?

an imaginary suitcase

200

Who are Rob's bullies?

Norton & Billy Threemonger

200

Why does Rob hate school?

He gets bullied every day. 

200

Rob stood up for Sistine in a fight, when he doesn't even stand up for himself. 

Contrast & Contradictions

200

What does IGNORANT mean

not very smart

300

Who is the new girl at school?

Sistine Bailey

300

Where does our story take place?

Lister, Florida

300

Rob remembered when his mom showed him how to whittle for the first time. 

Memory Moment

300
What are Rob's 3 not-thoughts?

-his mom

- his rash on his legs

- Billy & Norton Threemonger

400

What is Rob's dad's name?

Robert Horton

400

What is the name of the motel that Rob lives in?

Kentucky Star Motel

400

Mr. Phelmer cleared his throat again, showing us that he was uncomfortable having this conversation with Rob. 

Again and Again

400

Name 2 things that are different about Rob & Sistine.

-loud vs quiet

-fight back vs stay still

-keep to self vs speak mind

500

What were the names of the two faculty members at Rob's school?

Mr. Phelmer & Mrs. Soames

500

Why does Mr. Phelmer tell Rob to stay home for a few days?

Parents are worried the rash on his legs are contagious.
500

Rob realized he was saving Sistine Bailey as he was running away from the angry crowd. 

Aha Moment

500

Name one thing that Rob and Sistine have in common. It CANNOT be that they are in the 6th grade. 

They are both alone and get bullied.