Orbiting Jupiter: Chapters 1-3 Quiz: 2023

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Which of the following words best describes how Joseph acted when he first arrived to live with Jack's family?

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Which of the following quotes from the story proves that your answer to #1 is correct?

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How does Joseph's time at Stone Mountain impact his character (personality)?

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What role does Mrs. Stroud play in the novel?

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Which of the following quotes from the story proves that Mrs. Stroud may be a little cautious of Jack's family becoming a foster family for Joseph? Select ALL that apply:

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Why do Joseph and Jack decide that they are going to walk to school instead of going on the bus?

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Which of the following character traits BEST describes Mr. Haskell, the bus driver?

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Which of the following quotes from the story prove that your response to #7 is correct?

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Which of the following sets of character traits describe Mr. Canton in the story?

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Which of the following quotes from the story prove that your response to #9 is correct? Select ALL that apply:

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When Joseph ventures out onto the ice, Jack begins to panic. He says this word that he thinks will make Joseph stop and re-think his decision:

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When Jack asks Joseph why he went out onto the ice, Joseph replies

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What academic subject does Joseph excel in?

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Which of the following sets of character traits best describe Jack?

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Which of the following scenes from the novel best proves that you response to #14 is correct? Select ALL that apply:

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Based on what we've read in the novel, you can infer that Mr. Canton's opinion about Joseph is (select ALL that apply):

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How does Coach Swieteck try to keep Joseph away from the other 8th grade boys who want to beat him up?

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Joseph tells Jack that he has met Jay Perkins and his friends before. Was he being
literal (serious) or figurative? How can you tell that he is prepared to handle trouble if it occurs? Use examples from the story and your own interpretations to answer the prompt (Chapter 3).

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There are many preconceived ideas, or stereotypes, about Joseph as we start reading the novel. What labels do you think have been applied to him by the different characters (family, bus driver, vice principal) and how have these labels impacted Joseph's character? List at least 3 labels that have been given to Joseph by other people and how those labels affect Joseph mentally/emotionally. Support your answer with proof and examples from the story.

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Mr. Canton tells Jack, “I respect your parents. I really do. They’re trying to make a difference in this world, bringing kids like Joseph Brook into a normal family. But kids like Joseph Brook aren’t always normal, see? They act the way they do because their brains work differently. They don’t think like you and I think. So they can do things…”

What do you think he means by this statement? Do you agree with him? Will Joseph be a negative influence on Jack? Consider the fact that Jack has already gotten in trouble twice, just by being around Joseph. Support your answers with proof and examples from the story.

Orbiting Jupiter: Chapters 1-3 Quiz: 2023

Which of the following words best describes how Joseph acted when he first arrived to live with Jack's family?

Which of the following quotes from the story proves that your answer to #1 is correct?

How does Joseph's time at Stone Mountain impact his character (personality)?

What role does Mrs. Stroud play in the novel?

Which of the following quotes from the story proves that Mrs. Stroud may be a little cautious of Jack's family becoming a foster family for Joseph? Select ALL that apply:

Why do Joseph and Jack decide that they are going to walk to school instead of going on the bus?

Which of the following character traits BEST describes Mr. Haskell, the bus driver?

Which of the following quotes from the story prove that your response to #7 is correct?

Which of the following sets of character traits describe Mr. Canton in the story?

Which of the following quotes from the story prove that your response to #9 is correct? Select ALL that apply:

When Joseph ventures out onto the ice, Jack begins to panic. He says this word that he thinks will make Joseph stop and re-think his decision:

When Jack asks Joseph why he went out onto the ice, Joseph replies

What academic subject does Joseph excel in?

Which of the following sets of character traits best describe Jack?

Which of the following scenes from the novel best proves that you response to #14 is correct? Select ALL that apply:

Based on what we've read in the novel, you can infer that Mr. Canton's opinion about Joseph is (select ALL that apply):

How does Coach Swieteck try to keep Joseph away from the other 8th grade boys who want to beat him up?

Joseph tells Jack that he has met Jay Perkins and his friends before. Was he beingliteral (serious) or figurative? How can you tell that he is prepared to handle trouble if it occurs? Use examples from the story and your own interpretations to answer the prompt (Chapter 3).

Which of the following words best describes how Joseph acted when he first arrived to live with Jack's family?

Which of the following quotes from the story proves that your answer to #1 is correct?

How does Joseph's time at Stone Mountain impact his character (personality)?

What role does Mrs. Stroud play in the novel?

Which of the following quotes from the story proves that Mrs. Stroud may be a little cautious of Jack's family becoming a foster family for Joseph? Select ALL that apply:

Why do Joseph and Jack decide that they are going to walk to school instead of going on the bus?

Which of the following character traits BEST describes Mr. Haskell, the bus driver?

Which of the following quotes from the story prove that your response to #7 is correct?

Which of the following sets of character traits describe Mr. Canton in the story?

Which of the following quotes from the story prove that your response to #9 is correct? Select ALL that apply:

When Joseph ventures out onto the ice, Jack begins to panic. He says this word that he thinks will make Joseph stop and re-think his decision:

When Jack asks Joseph why he went out onto the ice, Joseph replies

What academic subject does Joseph excel in?

Which of the following sets of character traits best describe Jack?

Which of the following scenes from the novel best proves that you response to #14 is correct? Select ALL that apply:

Based on what we've read in the novel, you can infer that Mr. Canton's opinion about Joseph is (select ALL that apply):

How does Coach Swieteck try to keep Joseph away from the other 8th grade boys who want to beat him up?

Joseph tells Jack that he has met Jay Perkins and his friends before. Was he beingliteral (serious) or figurative? How can you tell that he is prepared to handle trouble if it occurs? Use examples from the story and your own interpretations to answer the prompt (Chapter 3).

Joseph tells Jack that he has met Jay Perkins and his friends before. Was he being
literal (serious) or figurative? How can you tell that he is prepared to handle trouble if it occurs? Use examples from the story and your own interpretations to answer the prompt (Chapter 3).

Joseph tells Jack that he has met Jay Perkins and his friends before. Was he being
literal (serious) or figurative? How can you tell that he is prepared to handle trouble if it occurs? Use examples from the story and your own interpretations to answer the prompt (Chapter 3).