Who is Martin Anderson? Why has he been sent to Edgeview Alternative School? Why does Martin compare his arrival at Edgeview to a prison movie? How does Martin feel about having to be at Edgeview? Why can Martin not control his tongue when he speaks to the principal? What does he say to upset the principal in the first moments of his arrival?

Who is Torchie? Why is he called Torchie? How does Torchie respond to Martin's arrival as his roommate? What kind of things does Torchie tell Martin about Edgeview during his tour of the school? How is Edgeview different from other schools? How is it basically the same as other schools?

Who is Cheater? Why is he called Cheater? Why does Cheater feel the need to show off how smart he is? What is unusual about the way Cheater responds to Martin...