Why does the desk break in math class?

Because Kortnee loosened the screws on it.

What does Ellie throw over Niagara Falls?

the memory-card from a tourist's camera

What's the biggest difference between Javier and Liam?

Javier is kind to his sister and Liam is cruel to his sister

How does Ellie feel about swimming?

She loves to swim every day in her pool.

Why doesn't Ellie have a mirror?

Ellie took it down after mom used it to body-shame her

Ellie's new neighbor and friend

Ellie uses "starfish" to mean...

Spreading out and taking up space.

What do the bullies try to make Ellie do, to get her dog back?

Eat a whale-shaped cake on camera.

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Starfish - book club trivia

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Starfish, by Lisa Fipps Book club trivia about the whole novel-in-verse

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1
What does Ellie get in trouble for doing?
Burning her brother's mean journal entries about her.
Riding the DART bus alone.
Sneaking snacks.
All of the above.
2
Why does the desk break in math class?
Because Kortnee loosened the screws on it.
Because a bully threw it at Ellie.
Because it's an antique.
Because Ellie is so heavy.
3
What is something Ellie learns from Doc?
To not think mean lies about herself.
That the Fat Girl Rules are terrible.
How to stand up for herself without attacking others
All of the above.
4
In her diary, what does Ellie have a list of?
boys she has a crush on
the Fat Girl Rules
the calories of everything she eats
people who are mean to her
5
What does Ellie throw over Niagara Falls?
An article about a new diet
Her brother
the memory-card from a tourist's camera
Her tasteless-but-healthy lunch
6
What's the biggest difference between Javier and Liam?
Liam is an older brother and Javier is a younger brother
Liam is afraid of dogs and Javier has a pitbull
Javier has a job and Liam doesn't
Javier is kind to his sister and Liam is cruel to his sister
7
Where does the story take place?
Illinois
Texas
Louisiana
Oregon
8
What kind of dog is Gigi?
black lab
pug
mutt
corgi
9
Where does Ellie's mom post articles about weight loss?
On Ellie's bedroom door
In the newspaper
Online
On the refrigerator
10
How does Ellie feel about swimming?
She won't swim because she's embarrassed to wear a bathing suit.
She's on a swim team.
She loves to swim every day in her pool.
She used to swim at Viv's house.
11
Why doesn't Ellie have a mirror?
Ellie is secretly a vampire
Her mom won't let her have one
Ellie took it down after mom used it to body-shame her
Liam threw something and broke it
12
Who is Catalina?
Ellie's friend who moves away
Ellie's new neighbor and friend
Eliie's sister
One of Ellie's bullies
13
What state did Viv and her mom move to?
Indiana
Alaska
Wyoming
California
14
What does Ellie call her therapist?
Dr. Woodn't You Like to Know
Doc Talksalot
Dr. Mind Yo Bizness
Dr. Blah de Blah
15
Ellie uses "starfish" to mean...
Clinging to a rock
Being really busy, like she has five arms.
Spreading out and taking up space.
Swimming.
16
Which words best describe Ellie's dad?
Kind and supportive
Angry and mean
Cold and quiet
Silly and entertaining
17
What's Ellie's hated nickname?
Whale
Blubber.
Splash
Elevator
18
Which book is Ellie reading for her English class?
Song for a Whale
Maxi's Secret
Wonder
Because of Winn Dixie
19
What do the bullies try to make Ellie do, to get her dog back?
Say "I'm fat and gross" on camera.
Eat a whale-shaped cake on camera.
Do a cannonball into the pool on camera.
Do their homework for a year.
20
Where is Ellie's safe place at school?
Her English class
The bathrooms
The library
The counselor's office

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