No Fixed Address (Pages 1-30)

___________ is how you view the world based on your experiences.

• Theme

• Figurative Language

• Point-of-view

• Perspective

"My palms felt damp and my heart was pounding."

Based on its context (first chapter), which of the following feelings is developed by this piece of text evidence?

• excited

• pessimistic

• nervous

• skeptical

Felix says that he has "P.O.O." This shows that he is:

• observant

• obedient

• powerful

• pious

Which of the following statements about Abelard includes IRONY?

• "I couldn't stand him."

• "First of all, he mooched off my mom..."

• "He had long brown hair, a hipster beard and a mustache."

• "He was an angry Buddhist."

"'I'm happy for you, Soleil, I really am." I breathed a sigh of relief. Until she added, "Your work is perfect for corporate lobbies and boardrooms.'

Oh boy."

Why does Felix think, "oh boy?"

• He's excited to watch Soleil and Astrid argue.

• He knows Astrid meant to insult Soleil.

• He agrees with Astrid's compliment.

• He is confused by Astrid's comment.

How does Felix describe the first month living in the van?

• exciting

• filthy

• stressful

• magical

Which language is Felix most interested in learning?

• French

• Mandarin

• Spanish

• Portuguese

What does Felix name his gerbil?

• Johnny

• Beans

• Horatio

• Nathan Sorrells

The author develops the idea that Astrid can't keep a job. Who does THE AUTHOR probably want you to blame for this? (HINT: ASTRID WOULD DISAGREE!)

• "The Man"

• Astrid

• Felix

• Astrid's bosses

At the end of the homework reading, Astrid says to Felix, "Let me do the talking." This shows that she is:

• nervous

• confident

• insecure

• desperate