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Characterization
Vocabulary
June
Other June
Misc.
100
A quality that a character has, such as shyness or friendliness.
What is a character trait?
100

Always worried a lot

What is a worrywart?

100
What does June rename Tuesday?
Awfulday
100
What nickname does the other June call June?
fish eyes (also turkey nose, buffalo brain)
100

Which statement best expresses the main theme of the short story?


A.Sometimes people don’t realize that they are being a bully to others.



B. It’s important to stand up for yourself against people who mistreat you.



C.It’s better to ignore a bully than to confront them.



D. Don’t let fear keep you from doing the things that you love.


It’s important to stand up for yourself against people who mistreat you.

200
A deep, growly voice, square hands and a square smile
What is character's physical appearance?
200
loyal
What is devoted?
200
What does June shout as she leaves the last day of swim class?
"Goodbye!" "Good riddance to bad trash!"
200

Which detail from the text best supports the theme, "It’s important to stand up for yourself against people who mistreat you"?



A. “‘Oh well, if it isn’t Fish Eyes.’ Then she’d punch me, blam! her whole solid weight hitting me.” (Paragraph 35)



B. “‘Oh, sweetie, it’s great to be a good swimmer.’ But then, looking into my face, she said, ‘No, no, no, don’t worry, you don’t have to.’” (Paragraph 54)



C. “Turn the other cheek, my Junie; smile at the world, and the world’ll surely smile back.” (Paragraph 89)



D. “‘No,’ I said to the Other June. ‘Oh, no! No. No. No. No more.’ I pushed away the hand that held the pencils.” (Paragraph 94)


“‘No,’ I said to the Other June. ‘Oh, no! No. No. No. No more.’ I pushed away the hand that held the pencils.” (Paragraph 94)

300
June cares deeply about her mother, and is very afraid of the other June.
What is character's thoughts, actions.
300
to harass, cause pain
What is torment?
300
What animal does June compare herself to because of the other June's bullying?
a dog.
300
What did the other June have in her hands when June finally stood up to her?
three sharpened pencils
300

 

In the beginning of the story, June doesn’t speak up for herself when the Other June makes fun of her. Why does she take the Other June’s bullying?


A. She is afraid of what the Other June will do to her.



B. She doesn’t like speaking in front of other people.



C. June’s mother encourages her to be kind to the Other June.



D. June’s mother tells her not to get into trouble.



June’s mother tells her not to get into trouble.

400
The other June is a bully, because June fears and despises her.
What is other characters' reactions?
400
stiff, not moving
What is rigid?
400
Why does June refuse to tell her mother about the bullying?
because she doesn't want to upset her/make her worry
500
June said "No!" over and over again because it felt so good to say it.
What is narrator's direct comments?
500
amazing, brightly colored, brilliant
What is dazzling?
500
How does June know that the class supports her when she finally stands up to the other June?
they laugh at the other June
500
Where does the other June say that June's swimsuit/blouse came from?
the trashcan