Vocabulary
eager or interested in something
keen
While Robert was at Iona, what nickname hurt Robert the most?
Toe Nose
Complete the sentence. "Most people have a favorite sporting coach, a favorite teammate, and a favorite grandfather. ____________ was all those things to me" (179).
Frank
What elementary school did Robert go to?
Guardian Angels
Robert had given up on competitive sports until he had discovered what activity?
Lawn Bowling
hesitate or start to lose strength in your voice
faltered
What are Roberts siblings names?
Gary, Paula, Michael, and Catherin
Robert states that, "Humans are like social ____" (27).
Legos
What did Robert do during the talent show?
Walked on his hands while being on stage
What did the doctors tell Roberts mom to do with him shortly after he was born?
"He would be better off in a home. Don't even consider bringing him home. Just forget him."
required by law or rule
compulsory
What did Robert have us, the readers, use our imaginations to create at the beginning of the book?
A sculpture of a babies face
After the person from his week of work experience made him cry, Robert thinks, "It wasn't the last time I cried about the way I looked, but it was the last time I _____________ anyone else for it" (190).
apologized to
What happened to Robert when he went to Tallebudgera Creek for camp and did the talent show?
He won the talent show by walking on his hands across the stage.
At the age of three, why did the doctors recommend that Robert have a major operation to fix his face?
The doctors were concerned that Roberts face might make it hard to make friends.
the impression that something bad is going to happen
ominously
In 9th grade, Robert got sent to the deputy principals office because of what reason?
He made fun of Ben's nose by drawing a picture of it.
Why did the doctors say, "...the best time to operate would be when I was about 4 and a half years old (28)."
The doctors decided that would be the best time to operate because by then the underlying structure of Roberts face would be set.
What was Roberts prize for swimming to his swim instructor, Kerry, in the pool?
A Ronald McDonalds watch
What was one of the main factors for Robert and his doctors when considering whether or not to have the second major facial operation?
Because he was starting to notice girls and the doctors wanted Robert to have a normal life in the future.
the quality of being original, clever, or creative
ingenuity
Who was the first friend that Robert had made in school?
David
Why did Robert say, "Somehow I'd fancied myself getting an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records someday (150)."
He had the largest hospital file on record at Mater Children's Hospital.
Why did Robert choose to not get the final surgery on his face at 14 years old?
Robert realized that he owned his face, he was done being the doctors sculpture and was proud of the way he looked.
How long was Robert in the hospital for before he was finally able to go home as a newborn baby?
A month and 5 days after he was born