Question 1

The Boy in the Black Suit

At the bottom of pg. 245, Mr. Ray explains his new outlook on life. How is this different from his “game of War” belief? Why do you think he’s changed?

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Question 2

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What does sempervivum symbolize in this novel? Explain.

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Question 3

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In Chapter 15, we reach the falling action section of the plot graph. How do you know? What is happening with the protagonist here?

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Question 4

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Chapter 14 is extremely short. Why did the author make that choice?

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Question 5

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In Chapter 13, what is the shocking connection that Matt and Love have? Do you think this will bring them closer together, or farther apart? Explain.

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Question 6

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The mood of Chapter 13 is very tense. Give a quote that shows an example of that mood.

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Question 7

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In Chapter 13, the author uses onomatopoeia (“buzz”) whenever Matt’s phone gets a text message. Usually the “buzz” is on its own line. What effect does this have on the reader?

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Question 8

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in Chapter 12, if you were Mr. Ray, what would you say to Candy Man?

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Question 9

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Food is often used at important points in the plot of the novel, to represent a connection between two people. How is food used that way in Chapter 12?

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Question 10

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Chapter 12 is another short chapter, what is the benefit of this chapter being short. and then what's the problem with this chapter being short?

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Question 11

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Why was Love upset at the end of Chapter 11?

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Question 12

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What's a quote in Chapter 11 that shows Matt is more confident in his relationship with Love. Explain how that quote shows his newfound confidence.

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Question 13

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In Chapter 11, compare and contrast the Candy Man with Mr. Ray. How are they similar? How are they different?

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Question 14

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In Chapter 10, Matt finally opens his cookbook and makes something. Why is he able to do this? What stage of grief could this represent?

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Question 15

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Think about Matt’s opinion of flowers. What are they a symbol of? When Matt destroys the flowers, what is he actually destroying?

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Question 16

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The climax of the novel happens in Chapter 9. Identify which pages it happens in and give a short quote that shows it.

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Question 17

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On pg. 144, Matt explains why he thinks Chris is good with girls. Do you agree or disagree with this? What’s the best advice you’ve been given about romantic relationships?

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Question 18

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In Chapter 8, give one example of the strong connection that Matt and Love feel for each other. Include the page number.

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Question 19

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The author end chapter 7 on a cliffhanger, what statement was chapter 7 ended on and why is it a cliffhanger?

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Question 20

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There were many different funerals in chapter 7, What is an image (description of smell, sight, taste, touch, and/or sound) from the funerals that was interesting and why?

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Question 21

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What is Matts emotional state, at the beggining, middle, and end of chapter 4?

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Question 22

Andi's War

What is one theme in the novel, Andi's War?

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Question 23

Andi's War

What is Grandmother's view of Communism?

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Question 24

Andi's War

What do all of the main characters in Andi's War have in common?

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Question 25

Andi's War

What is the setting in the novel, Andi's War?

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