2. In Chapter 1, according to Brent, what make of car always breaks down?
(a) A BMW.
(b) A Porsche.
(c) A Continental.
(d) A Jaguar.

3. Which expressway does Brent take after leaving the party?
(a) Expressway 94.
(b) Expressway 294.
(c) East Atlanta Expressway.
(d) North Park Expressway.

4. What kind of car does Brent's dad drive?
(a) A Ford.
(b) A Continental.
(c) A BMW.
(d) A Jaguar.

5. How does Brent feel about Mrs. Zamora's request?
(a) He is frightened.
(b) He is on the verge of crying.
(c) He is smiling inside.
(d) He refuses to cooperate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does not believe in retribution?

2. Who has the power, according to Brent, to stop his pain?

3. What follows the boat on which the man boards?

4. Where does the man finally end up on his morning drive?

5. What reply does Brent receive concerning his written apology to the Zamoras?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Lea's mother's memories of learning about her daughter's death? What does she think of doing after hearing the news? What makes her change her mind?

2. Describe what Flaco discovers on a boarded-up ice cream shop.

3. What is "ouija walking?" Who invents it? How does this exemplify the inventor's personality?

4. Summarize the transition from Brent's suicide attempt in Chapter 1 to the two friends' whirligig adventure in Chapter 2. What is the significance of the transition?

5. What has happened at the party that makes Brent feel as though he is a leper as he drives away? Would it be accurate to say that this was Brent's self image before the party? Why or why not?

6. How does Jonathan's attitude about the party differ from Brent's?

7. Why is the Lea's whirligig so important to Mrs. Zamora?

8. What pointers does Alexandra give Steph for attracting boys?

9. How does Steph honor the whirligig? How does she honor Alexandra? Why would honoring the whirligig and her best friend be important to Steph?

10. What are the specific tasks that Brent must perform for restitution? How does he react to the request?

(see the answer keys)

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