Tangerine Review pages 1-70 Up to Sept. 8

Question 1

Based on early descriptions, what social class do the Fisher family most likely fit into?

Accepted Answer

Upper-Middle Class

Question 2

The fact that Paul can see & understand people & events that others ignore is an ex. of what?

Accepted Answer

Irony: contradiction between what is expected & what happens

Question 3

What has been Paul been told caused hiseyesight problems?

Accepted Answer

He stared too long at a solar eclipse

Question 4

What is a muck fire?

Accepted Answer

When muck catches fire from lightning.

Question 5

Mrs. Fisher organized a meeting to discuss football practice. What was the outcome?

Accepted Answer

Practice will be suggested to take place in the morning

Question 6

What is Paul's theory about why the Donnelly house has been repeatedly hit by lightning?

Accepted Answer

The house is at the tallest point of the neighborhood.

Question 7

Who becomes Erik's tag along friend?

Accepted Answer

Arthur

Question 8

Paul's dad's plan to help his son that interferes with their family life is called what?

Accepted Answer

Erik Fisher Football Dream

Question 9

What special equipment does Paul have for playing soccer? Why?

Accepted Answer

Prescription goggles for sports.

Question 10

Why would Paul feel relieved, safer, but sorry if Erik had died instead of Mike Costello?

Accepted Answer

Paul will never know why he has to wear glasses.

Question 11

What disappears from the pond near the Fisher's new home in Windsor Downs development?

Accepted Answer

Koi

Question 12

What is the literary element motif?

Accepted Answer

a reaccuring subject or theme in a book

Question 13

What is the best definition of literary element allusion?

Accepted Answer

a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or art

Question 14

What incident does Paul remember as he and his mom are about to leave the house?

Accepted Answer

was almost attacked w/ a baseball bat while riding his bike

Question 15

What does Erik and Arthur's reaction to Mike Costello's death tell you about them?

Accepted Answer

They are heartless and inconsiderate.

Question 16

Why does Mrs. Gates talk to Mrs. Fisher about an I.E.P?

Accepted Answer

Mrs.Gates feels he is blind.

Question 17

Where will Paul and Erik attend school?

Accepted Answer

Windsor Middle and Windsor High.

Question 18

What is the literary element foreshadowing?

Accepted Answer

Hints or clues for future events

Question 19

Contrasts the difference between Erik & Paul's relationship and Joey & Mike's relationship?

Accepted Answer

Paul fears, Erik, while Joey respects Mike.

Question 20

How does the author portray Mrs. Fisher's character in the beginning of the story?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Fisher is particular, organized, efficient, & active

Question 21

Why did the house look strange?

Accepted Answer

It was empty.

Question 22

According to Paul, what is the biggest difference between soccer and football?

Accepted Answer

Football is boring, you stand around, 1 guy takes the glory

Question 23

Who is the author of Tangerine?

Accepted Answer

Edward Bloor

Question 24

What is Paul's father's big regret?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Fisher was not big enough to play football.

Question 25

What is Lake Windsor Middle School's policy about students with IEPs playing sports?

Accepted Answer

Because of insurance reasons, students can't play sports.

Question 26

What happened to Mike Costello on September 5?

Accepted Answer

MIke was struck by lightning.

Question 27

Which sentence supports the author's purpose for including the story about Paul & the mailbox?

Accepted Answer

"I can see things that Mom and Dad can't."

Question 28

"I stammered out, "Erik. He tried to kill me." Who says this and why?

Accepted Answer

Paul: because Erik was smashing mailboxes.

Question 29

What place does Paul like the most in soccer?

Accepted Answer

Goalie

Question 30

Define the term flashback.

Accepted Answer

A sudden and vivid memory.

Tangerine Review pages 1-70 Up to Sept. 8

Questions 30

Tangerine Review pages 1-70 Up to Sept. 8

Questions 30