3. After the birthday party debacle, what episode of Super Space Warriors is Zola reminded of when Portico tells her what his parents are fighting about now?

4. Which episode of Super Space Warriors is Zola reminded of when Portico tells her what her his parents are fighting over in Episode 2?

5. What does Portico offer Herbert when he first meets him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the frets?

2. What type of chair do Portico's parents fight over, and where did they get the chair?

3. What is the Zamarama Zigzag, and how does it work?

4. How does Portico become Stuntboy?

5. Where did Portico's parents get a coffee table, and how has it been used?

6. What happens when Portico is doing a walking handstand at Zola's birthday party?

7. What advice does the narrator have for planning a birthday party?

8. Why does Mama Gloria's apartment always stink?

9. What do Portico's parents tell him about moving?

10. How does Portico meet Herbert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zola and Portico become friends. When do Zola and Portico become friends? How do they take care of one another? What type of friendship do they have?

Essay Topic 2

What a reader knows about events and characters is determined by the point of view in a book. What is the point of view in Stuntboy, In the Meantime? How does the point of view influence what readers know about events and character? How does it help readers connect with and understand characters?

Essay Topic 3

Zola and Mrs. Brawner try to help Portico control his anxiety. How do Zola and Mrs. Brawner try to help Portico control his anxiety? Are they able to help him?

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