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What voice/narrative is this novel told in?
First Person
Why didn't August help Henry Joplin with opening his lock?
Henry put his backpack between them like a wall
On the night of the first day of school, which surprising action does August take upon himself and do?
cuts off his Padawan braid
"At Beecher Prep, I'm the old moldy cheese" is an example of which type of figurative language?
metaphor
What does August say he has an aversion to?
pictures
"...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" is an example of which type of figurative language?
idiom
Via compares herself to something at the beginning of her part. What is it?
a planet
Which quote best describes the relationship between Via and her grandmother?
"...Grans told me she had a secret to tell me. She loved me more than anyone else in the world" (Palacio 87).
According to Savanna, why should Summer stop talking to August?
She would be much more popular
Why did Jack change his mind and tell his mom he would be a welcome buddy to August?
He felt really bad about his little brother's reaction to seeing August, and Jack knew August wouldn't stand a chance in middle school.
What reason does Julian's mom, Mrs. Albans, give to explain why Jack expressed "unexpectedly violent behavior?"
There was too much pressure placed on the boys to be friends with August.
Why does Justin approach the boys at the ice cream shop after they make noises at Jack?
He is protective of Jack
What does Justin compare Via to?
a little lost bird, looking for its nest
Why was August nervous about going on the overnight class trip?
He would have to deal with Julian for three days
His one and only sleepover was a disaster
He was worried he wouldn't fall asleep or he would have a nightmare
Which type of figurative language is "middle of the road"(168)?
idiom
Which days does August say were the worst days of his life?
the day Daisy died and when he ran into Eddie and the mean kids in the woods at the camp
"Sentences would jumble up like a giant knot"(155) is an example of which type of figurative language?
simile
Besides playing with his new puppy, what was nice about this day for August?
he was able to spend time with Via
What was the main point Mr. Tushman wanted to make in his speech?
Always be kinder than is necessary
Why does August thank his mom at the end of the novel?
for making him go to school