Jessica was badly burned when

she was sitting in a parked car and was hit from the back

Jessica asks Tom to join her in New Haven on Saturday. Tom says:

He’s waiting to take a ride in the cobra

When Jessica drops her pencil case…

a picture of a young girl falls out of it

When Jessica and Jeff were absent on the same Friday, Tom…

was relieved that school felt normal again

When Tom goes to Jessica’s house for the first time, all kinds of thoughts run through his head while they’re talking...

is an example of person vs. self

When Mrs. Tracy gathers everyone around for prayer time, Jeff

puts both of his fists in his pocket so he doesn’t have to hold Jessica’s

While in Jessica’s room, Tom

admits that he feels he should’ve done more to help her

Jeff talks all week about the Cobra, and then

He doesn't let Tom know the uncle didn’t bring the car

What happened at the end of chapter 3?

Tom was thinking about a way he would save Courtney's life.

After Tom learns the truth about Jessica,

he decides to tell no one and keep it to himself

What did Tom do at the end of chapter 14?

He went home, cried, and got sick in the bathroom

When Courtney approaches Tom at the bubbler,

she tells him he did a lot for Jessica

How did Jeff feel about his father?

He was always mad when he talked about him

What was Mrs. Tracy's first announcement to the students during class time?

She wants to have a mini election in the classroom amongst students

What happened at the end of chapter 11?

Jessica told the class her sister died and then she asked to leave

When Tom and Jeff were talking about Jessica at Jeff’s house, how did Tom feel?

He started feeling uncomfortable and wanted to change the topic

Tom has a dream that...

he couldn't save Jessica from the burning car

When Jeff’s uncle arrives with the Cobra,

Tom chooses going to Jessica’s instead of taking a ride

Jessica asks Tom to come over. While in her room,

She explains that she’s moving again

What is Jeff's house like when he came home?

He came home to an empty, unlocked house

Describe Tom's character

His mom says he doesn't "get out there", and his only friend is Jeff.

As Tom talks to Jessica, he reveals…

his theory about small superpowers

How did Tom find out what skin grafts were?

He looked it up on the Internet

What does the class do during lunch after Jessica speaks of her sister?

Start rumors of what happened to Jessica

What did Tom’s mom want him to do for Jessica?

Help her out in anyway he could

What happened at the end of chapter 8?

Tom begins to see past Jessica's burns to the person she really is

What did Jeff do when he returned from his weekend in New York?

He is angry with his father and tells Tom it was a waste

How does Tom feel about Courtney?

He thinks she is beautiful and should be in a clothes catalog.

After school, Tom and Jeff often...

Head to Jeff's house to read comics

What is the beginning of the conflict in the story?

Jessica Feeney is a new student joining Tom's class who has suffered burns

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1
Jessica was badly burned when
she was sitting in a parked car and was hit from the back
she stole her mother’s car and crashed it
her sister started a fire and later died
she accidentally started a fire in her room
2
What does Tom do with his poster for the election?
Throws it in the trash when his parents aren’t looking
Leaves it in his locker
Gives it to Courtney
Hangs it up in the classroom
3
Jessica asks Tom to join her in New Haven on Saturday. Tom says:
He has a date with Courtney and can’t join her
Jeff doesn’t like her and he doesn’t want to make him mad
He’s waiting to take a ride in the cobra
He has a church thing and can’t make it
4
Tom goes to Jessica’s house for the first time in order to…
give her the math homework
take comic books to her
to inform her of how everyone is talking about her
meet her family
5
When Jessica drops her pencil case…
a picture of a young girl falls out of it
her calculator falls out of it and everyone laughed
a note to Jessica falls out of it
Mrs. Tracy sees the pencil case on the floor and picks it up
6
When Jessica and Jeff were absent on the same Friday, Tom…
went home sick to be with his friends
was relieved that school felt normal again
brought Human Torch comics to Jeff’s after school
0ffered to bring Jessica’s work to her house
7
When Tom goes to Jessica’s house for the first time, all kinds of thoughts run through his head while they’re talking...
is an example of person vs. nature
is an example of person vs. person
is an example of person vs. fate
is an example of person vs. self
8
When Mrs. Tracy gathers everyone around for prayer time, Jeff
refuses to join the group and stays in his seat
puts both of his fists in his pocket so he doesn’t have to hold Jessica’s
asks to go to the nurse because he is not feeling good
Moves to another part of the circle so he can stand beside Tom
9
While in Jessica’s room, Tom
says that his super powers are a waste of time
tells Jessica she should be kinder and more forgiving to her mom
asks Jessica about her treatments and how long she will live
admits that he feels he should’ve done more to help her
10
Jeff talks all week about the Cobra, and then
He drives by Tom’s house with Courtney and doesn’t stop
He admits to Tom that there is no uncle or cobra
He doesn't let Tom know the uncle didn’t bring the car
He swings by Tom’s and asks if he wants to show Jessica
11
Jessica was nominated but
She explained she’d be moving soon
Mrs. Tracy didn’t hear it
Jeff said he didn’t want her on the list
Courtney said she shouldn’t be included because she was absent too often
12
What happened at the end of chapter 3?
Tom and Jeff were reading comic books at Jeff's house
Courtney and Tom were having a conversation with each other.
Tom was thinking about a way he would save Courtney's life.
Tom was at home completing his homework.
13
After Tom learns the truth about Jessica,
he tells his classmates so the rumors will stop
he tells Courtney and they discuss how hard it must be for her
he asks his mom to stay home from school
he decides to tell no one and keep it to himself
14
What did Tom do at the end of chapter 14?
He went home and ate a snack
He called Jeff immediately to tell him the truth about Jessica
He went home, cried, and got sick in the bathroom
He sat down with his mom and told her the truth about Jessica
15
When Courtney approaches Tom at the bubbler,
she says she’s mad he didn’t vote for her for class President
she tells him he did a lot for Jessica
she tells him she’s disappointed with him
she tells him she’s relieved Jessica is gone
16
How did Jeff feel about his father?
They did not do a lot together but he still liked him
Their favorite thing to do together was reading comic books
He was always mad when he talked about him
He couldn’t wait until the next time he saw his father
17
On the day of the election,
All of the choices
Jessica nominates Tom
Tom tries to nominates Jessica
Jeff nominates Courtney
18
What was Mrs. Tracy's first announcement to the students during class time?
There will be a student teacher joining their class.
She was informing them that her last name would be changing
She wants to have a mini election in the classroom amongst students
She will be absent for the next three weeks and they will have a substitute
19
How does Jessica feel about her mother?
she is grateful to her for all of her sacrifices
she is very angry with her
she doesn’t see her very often
she loves her and loves spending time with her
20
What happened at the end of chapter 11?
Tom’s parents ask what the class thought about his poster he made
Mrs. Tracy has more students give their election speech to the class
Jessica told the class her sister died and then she asked to leave
Tom and Jeff had an argument on the bus
21
When Tom and Jeff were talking about Jessica at Jeff’s house, how did Tom feel?
He didn’t want to stop talking about her because she was so interesting
None of them
He didn’t care if they talked about her or not
He started feeling uncomfortable and wanted to change the topic
22
Tom has a dream that...
Jessica was normal and they were good friends
Jessica’s mom begged him to use his superpower to save Jessica
he had to save Courtney from a burning building
he couldn't save Jessica from the burning car
23
When Jeff’s uncle arrives with the Cobra,
Tom sees Jessica in her yard and invites her for a ride
the uncle lets Tom get in the driver’s seat
they pick up Courtney and go for ice cream
Tom chooses going to Jessica’s instead of taking a ride
24
What is Tom's favorite kind of car?
Cobra
Viper
Ferrari
Corvette
25
Where did Jessica sit in the classroom?
Beside Courtney
Beside Jeff
At the end of the row beside Kayla
In Jeff’s seat beside Tom
26
Jessica asks Tom to come over. While in her room,
She explains that she’s moving again
She explains that she disappointed in him
She tells him that she hated St. Catherine’s and asked to move away
They talk about the dream he had about her accident
27
How did Mrs. Tracy act when she was informing the class that a new student would be joining them in a few minutes?
Happy
Nervous
Excited
Calm
28
Out at gym class, Tom blurts out that…
He likes Courtney and thinks she’d make a good class President
He’s going to nominate Courtney for the election
All of the choices
He wants to ride by Courtney’s house in the uncle’s car
29
What is Jeff's house like when he came home?
He came home to a noisy house and always went straight to his room.
He came home to an empty, unlocked house
His Mom was there to greet him and ask him about his day
His babysitter was there getting dinner prepared.
30
Describe Tom's character
He is a great actor and singer in the school plays.
He is the class clown
He is a popular kid on the football team.
His mom says he doesn't "get out there", and his only friend is Jeff.
31
As Tom talks to Jessica, he reveals…
all the things Jeff says about her
his theory about small superpowers
his love for Courtney
how much he likes her
32
How did Tom find out what skin grafts were?
He asked Mrs. Tracy
He read a magazine article
He asked his mom
He looked it up on the Internet
33
What does the class do during lunch after Jessica speaks of her sister?
Become interested in how her treatments are going
They begin to talk of how bad they feel for Jessica
Offer to raise money to help others who have been burned
Start rumors of what happened to Jessica
34
What did Tom’s mom want him to do for Jessica?
Ignore her and don’t get near her
Ask her how she got burned
Invite her and her family over to their house for dinner
Help her out in anyway he could
35
Tom considers himself
Awkward
Popular
Intelligent
Confident
36
What happened at the end of chapter 8?
Tom has another conversation with his mom about Jessica
Tom begins to see past Jessica's burns to the person she really is
Tom introduces Jessica to Courtney
Tom and Jeff go inside to read comic books
37
What did Jeff do when he returned from his weekend in New York?
He is angry with his father and tells Tom it was a waste
He tells Tom how much he liked his father’s new girlfriend
He decides he wants to move to New York to live with his dad
He feels really upset for leaving his mom for the weekend
38
How does Tom feel about Courtney?
He wants to be her friend but doesn't know what to say to her.
He thinks she is beautiful and should be in a clothes catalog.
He thinks she is plain looking.
He pays no attention to her.
39
After school, Tom and Jeff often...
Head to Jeff's house to read comics
Play video games
Go to Tom's house to do homework
Play football with their friends
40
What is the beginning of the conflict in the story?
Jeff’s uncle forgot to visit in the Cobra
Jeff and Tom are arguing if Tom likes Courtney or not
Mrs. Tracy must postpone the class election because Jessica has arrived
Jessica Feeney is a new student joining Tom's class who has suffered burns
41
Tom feels the class election will be his chance to...
Show Jeff that he really is popular
Get into real politics
"get out there"
Nominate Courtney
42
Which one of the following is NOT one of Tom's "superpowers"?
A hand made of glue.
A very loud snap.
Legs made of snow.
Running at high speed.

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