Whirligig Chapters 1&2
A quick comprehension quiz to check for understanding of the first two chapters.
- 1.
Brent is very concerned about fitting in at the high school because...
- A.
His dad was always very popular
- B.
He is always the new kid, and is always having to try to make new friends
- C.
He knows it is the best way to get good grades
- D.
He is trying to impress an old girlfriend
Correct Answer
B. He is always the new kid, and is always having to try to make new friends -
- 2.
Which one of these did not lead to Brent's decision at the end of Chapter one?
- A.
Drinking
- B.
Worrying about what other people think
- C.
Being exhausted by the changes in his life
- D.
Being embarrassed by Brianna
- E.
Scratching his dad's car
Correct Answer
E. Scratching his dad's car -
- 3.
Explain how Brent's feelings changed as he ended p on the wrong highway, and explain what you personally think about his decision.
- 4.
The two girls are practicing
Correct Answer
guided imagery - 5.
Chapter two takes place in
- A.
Chicago in the spring
- B.
Maine in the winter
- C.
Vermont in the fall
- D.
Michigan in the summer
Correct Answer
B. Maine in the winter -
- 6.
Alexandra thinks the contraption is
- A.
From outer space
- B.
From an ancient time and place
- C.
Magical
- D.
Creative but weird
- E.
A lovely example of the art schools work
Correct Answer
C. Magical -
- 7.
In Alexandra's story, when Steph takes her boat back out to see what does she see?
- A.
A freezing French-Canadian 16 year old
- B.
A weird type of fish
- C.
A cool sea shell
- D.
Art work
Correct Answer
A. A freezing French-Canadian 16 year old -
- 8.
Why do you think that Paul Fleischman has completely changed characters? How do you think the first two chapters are connected? What does the change have to do with the title?
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