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Orbiting Jupiter - Chapters 4-6 Quiz: 2022

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Question 1
1.

One outcome, or result, of Jack and Joseph getting into the fight in the locker room with the other 8th grade boys is

Question 2
2.

How do Joseph’s teachers help him during his suspension from school?

Question 3
3.

Joseph thanks Jack for having his back during the fight with the other 8th grade boys. Besides Jack, who else has had Joseph's back before?

Question 4
4.

Jack's parents give Joseph what kind of ornament to add to their collection?

Question 5
5.

Compare Joseph and Maddie's story to that of Joseph and Mary that Joseph hears at the Christmas Eve church service. How are their stories similar and different?

Question 6
6.

On page 115, Jack says, "When my father put his hand on Joseph's back, Joseph didn't even flinch." Explain why this is a significant moment for Joseph.

Question 7
7.

When Joseph's father visits Joseph at the Hurd house, Mr. and Mrs. Hurd learn that Joseph's father has hired a lawyer to -

Question 8
8.

Describe what Jack’s parents are doing with the checks they receive from the state for being Joseph’s foster parents. Then, describe how Joseph's dad reacts to this news. To receive BOTH of the points for this question, make sure that you answer BOTH of the questions that are asked.

Question 9
9.

In Chapter 6, we learn that Jupiter is in this town with her foster family:

Question 10
10.

Which of the following is a clue that Joseph has left to find Jupiter?

Question 11
11.

Mr. Brook, Joseph's dad, is one of the antagonists of this story. List at least two specific instances of this character saying and doing negative things that set him up as the antagonist.

Question 12
12.

Which of the following quotes from the novel prove that Joseph is dedicated to seeing and being with Maddie? Select ALL that apply:

Question 13
13.

Jack helping Joseph fight off the other 8th grade boys shows that Jack (Select ALL that apply):

Question 14
14.

When did Joseph tell Jack's family the story about Jupiter and Madeleine?

Question 15
15.

Both of Madeleine's parents are _________________; because of their jobs, they didn't have much time to spend with Madeleine during the week and hired a nanny to take care of her.

Question 16
16.

What did the letter for Joseph on the Christmas tree say?

Question 17
17.

Why did Joseph sign away his parental rights? 

Question 18
18.

What happens to Joseph when he tries to escape from Stone Mountain?

Question 19
19.

"My father kicked out the fire. My mother held me. I said, 'Why can't he see Jupiter?' And they said I had to try to understand. Joseph was only fourteen. He couldn't be a father. Seeing Jupiter would only hurt him even more. And Jupiter might be upset, maybe even frightened. 'Suppose you're wrong?' I said. 'Suppose Jupiter wants to find Joseph.' My mother held me even closer. My father put his hand on my back."

The above excerpt from Chapter 4 proves that Jack's mom and dad (Select ALL that apply):

Question 20
20.

Which of the following is NOT the name of a student that Joseph and Jack fight in the locker room?

B) "She came home again for Christmas break. On the first Monday, Joseph walked seven miles. It was cold and snowy and Joseph's coat was too small. But he walked seven miles and knocked at her door."
C) "Behind the acreage, they walked along a frozen river and Madeleine pretended she was skating. She was beautiful beyond beautiful, even skating in her boots."
D) "Mrs. Joyce called the police when he showed up at their house. The police did not care when Joseph told them he only wanted to talk to Madeleine's parents. He only wanted them to know who he was, who he really was, so they would let him see Madeleine. He wanted them to know, he wanted them to know he loved her. After that, if they didn't want to help them out with the baby, then okay, he wanted them to know they'd make it on their own."
E) "Madeleine's parents were not going to help them. And he could not see Madeleine. She was in school in western Pennsylvania for two more months, and then she would return to New England. It was not Joseph's business where she would stay. He should forget her. He was only thirteen."
B) is the kind of person who lets others down in times of hardship and difficulty
C) is a bad student because good students don't get involved with fights
D) is the kind of person that will have your back and is a loyal friend
E) believes Joseph is foolish for getting into a fight with the other boys
A) are aware of Joseph's feelings and try to be compassionate and understanding as he sorts through his emotions and feelings regarding Jupiter
B) understand that although Joseph feels like he could be a father to Jupiter, he is unable to give her the proper care that she really needs
C) don't understand why Jack would care whether or not Joseph is a father to Jupiter
D) know that Jupiter wants Joseph to be her father and care for her
E) realize that Jupiter is with a caring foster family that will eventually adopt her