Setting
Where is Brent from?
Atlanta
Which character is both the protagonist and antagonist?
Brent
What part of the plot are we in during chapter 7? (Hint: There are 9 chapters.)
falling action
Why does Brent feel different when he moves to Chicago?
He is in a new society, and everyone at his new school seems very rich.
How does the whirligig relate to the 2 girls from Maine in chapter 2- Steph and Alexandra?
Alexandra visualizes a man for Steph, and it comes true because the boy who walks up to them at the whirligig at the end ends up being the little brother of Steph's boyfriend. The girls come back to the whirligig every year.
Where did Brent live when he committed his crime?
Chicago
Is Brent a static or dynamic character?
Dynamic
Predict how Brent will feel at the resolution of the novel and why you think that.
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How do politics play a part in the novel?
The judge did not have Brent go to juvie. Instead, he has community service and had to make things right with Lea's mom.
What does the whirligig symbolize for the Zamora family?
Lea's smile living on
What city did the street-sweeper live in?
Miami
Which point of view are Brent's chapters written in?
3rd
What is unique about this novel's characters and plot?
Brent is in every other chapter. His whirligigs influence the characters in the other chapters.
"Trisha don't work today. No one's alone with Jesus." Does this dialogue propel the plot, reveal the character, or provoke a decision?
reveal the character (Brent's feelings about church)
Why did the street-sweeper in chapter 4 want to get away from his home?
It was too noisy.
Where is Brent in chapter 7?
Beale Beach, Florida
Which point of view are the other chapters written in?
1st
What was the main conflict?
Brent killed Lea because he was drunk driving.
What type of dialogue takes place in a character's mind?
internal dialogue
Why didn't Brent stay in nice hotels when he was traveling?
He was trying to repent for his mistake, and he didn't want to use his parents' money for something unnecessary.
What four states was Brent supposed to leave the whirligigs in?
Washington, California, Florida, Maine
Describe Lea's mom and what type of character she is.
She is forgiving and fair. She did not want retribution but instead wanted her daughter to live on through whirligigs.
Summarize what led to Brent having to make the whirligigs.
Explain the party and the aftermath.
Can incidents and events in the novel (not just dialogue) also propel the action, reveal aspects of the character, or provoke a decision?
Yes
In chapter 6, why does Tony's mom expect so much from him?
He is Korean and should be able to do anything.