Compare and contrast the way that Joseph is treated by his teachers and peers vs. how Jack is treated by his teachers and peers at the beginning of the novel.
Question 2
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In at least a one-paragraph response (at least 4-5 complete sentences), describe Joseph's relationship with his father in the novel, including the actions that led to Joseph's death.
Question 3
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Describe at least 2 steps Jack's parents take to show that they care for Joseph and really do want what is best for him.
Question 4
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Describe why Joseph's relationships with his teachers change as the novel progresses. What teachers show Joseph that they care about him?
Question 5
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In at least a one-paragraph response (at least 4-5 sentences), describe how Jack and Joseph's friendship changes over the course of the novel.
Question 6
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In the story, why did Joseph run away to Brunswick?
Question 7
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Who is Mrs. Stroud? What role does she play in the story?
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Question 14
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Describe what happened to Joseph when he was trying to escape from Stone Mountain.
Question 15
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Question 20
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Joseph reveals his history and the truth about his relationship with Maddie and his past after the family did what activity together?
Question 21
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Where does Jack find Jupiter's foster mom?
Question 22
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What does Jupiter's foster mom have to give to Joseph when she runs out of her house?
Question 23
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Describe at least one internal conflict that occurs in the novel.
Question 24
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Describe two external conflicts that occur in the novel.
Question 25
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In at least a one-paragraph response (at least 4-5 sentences), identify a dynamic character in the novel. How do they change from the beginning of the story to the end?
Question 26
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Identify one static character in the novel and explain how they stay the same throughout the story.
Question 27
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Describe at least one advantage of having Jack as a narrator in the story.
Question 28
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Describe at least one disadvantage of having Jack as a narrator in the story.
Question 29
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Select one of the following topics. Then, write a theme from the novel that relates to that topic.
Your choices are: judgement, acceptance, friendship. Make sure you clearly tell me what topic you're picking!
Question 30
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Question 31
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When Jack and Joseph are talking one night, Jack tells Joseph that he is there for him and that Joseph is not alone. Joseph replies by saying, " Jackie, I'm a whole lifetime ahead of you." What does he mean by this?
Question 32
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Question 33
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Joseph is suspended after he gets into the fight with the other 8th grade boys. Describe what he is able to do instead of making up his schoolwork when he returns to school after Christmas break.
Question 34
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Describe Joseph's reaction to the Christmas Eve service at the church - make sure that your response includes information about the angels!
Question 35
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Question 37
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Describe the significance of Jupiter calling Jack "Jackie."
Question 38
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In your opinion, are the major conflicts/problems fixed at the end of the novel? Why or why not?
Question 39
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Describe how Jack's father and Joseph are similar in regards to their parenting styles.
Question 40
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Describe how Joseph and his father are different in regards to their parenting styles.
Which of the following words best describes how Joseph acted when he first arrived to live with Jack's family?
A) Welcoming
B) Appreciative
C) Reserved
D) Outgoing
The incident with Mr. Haskell on the school bus on the first day of school shows
A) people are likely to judge other people without getting to know them first
B) adults are less likely to judge others than children are
C) children always know how to handle stressful situations
D) none of the above are correct
Which of the following sets of character traits best describe Mr. Canton in the novel?
A) Forgiving and understanding
B) Compassionate and loving
C) Serious and judgmental
D) Uptight yet nurturing
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:
A) "Stop!"
B) "Jupiter!"
C) "Joseph!"
D) "Maddie!"
When Jack asks Joseph why he went out onto the ice, Joseph replies
A) he said it was a spur of the moment decision
B) he went out onto the ice because he wanted to something rebellious
C) he thought he saw a dog on the ice and he wanted to help rescue it
D) he went out onto the ice because Maddie liked to ice skate
Joseph excels in what academic subject?
A) Language Arts
B) Math
C) Social Studies
D) Science
The family meets with Mrs. Stroud and discusses the idea of fostering Joseph in what part of the plot peak diagram?
A) Exposition
B) Rising Action
C) Falling Action
D) Resolution
Jupiter is adopted by Jack's family in this part of the plot peak diagram:
A) Climax
B) Rising Action
C) Falling Action
D) Resolution
Why did Joseph sign away his parental rights?
A) Maddie's parents were going to prosecute him if he didn't
B) He didn't care that he was going to be a father
C) He knew he was too young to be a father
D) He never signed away his parental rights
Why did Joseph's father go to the farm the first time?
A) He wanted to see Jack's dad
B) To see if Jupiter was alright
C) To see what school Joseph had been going to
D) To see the conditions of the house and environment they put Joseph in
The climax of the story occurs when
A) Maddie dies
B) Joseph gets into a fight with the other 8th grade boys in the locker room
C) Joseph's dad arrives unexpectedly with a new truck at Jack's house
D) Jupiter is adopted by Jack's family
Which of the following statements proves that Joseph is dedicated?
A) He would walk 7 miles each way to see Maddie
B) He always wants to milk Dahlia first
C) He wants to escape from Stone Mountain so he can return to his father
D) He tells Jack to stay out of the fight with the 8th grade boys
Jack helping Joseph fight off the other 8th grade boys shows that Jack
A) is willing to help out a friend during a time of hardship
B) is stupid for getting involved in something he didn't need to be a part of
C) is careless because he knows his parents will be upset with him
D) is a bad student because good students don't get into fights
On page 115 of the novel the text states, "When my father put his hand on Joseph's back, Joseph didn't even flinch." This quote from the book shows
A) that Joseph was caught off guard
B) that Joseph has become used to the family and trusts them
C) that Joseph missed an opportunity to pull away
D) that Joseph does not like Jack's father
When Jack's family goes to search for Joseph after he has left for Brunswick, they find their first clue as to where he is