Loser - Chapters 7-8

Where is Jabip?

• The location of the school.

• An island off the coast of Puerto Rico.

• Someplace really far away.

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Why does Zinkoff’s mom give Polly two silver stars? What does Zinkoff think of this?

• She successfully wrote her name, and Zinkoff was in awe.

• She was born, and Zinkoff is jealous of her until he agrees on a deal with his mom for his two stars.

• She said her first word, and Zinkoff was mad that he didn't get 2 stars when he did.

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What is the deal Zinkoff makes with his mom in Chapter 8?

• He'll get his 2 stars on a really bad day to cheer him up.

• He gets to walk to school by himself once a week if he gains self control.

• He gets to take care of Polly if he behaves.

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Who is Andrew?

• Andrew is Zinkoff's best friend.

• Andrew is their new neighbor's son.

• Andrew is Zinkoff's baby brother.

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Why is Andrew hiding when Zinkoff and his mom come to his house to give his family a cake?

• He's mad at his parents for moving away from their old house.

• He's scared of Zinkoff's family.

• He was playing hide and seek.

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What information does Zinkoff think will lure Andrew out of his hiding place?

• Telling him that Zinkoff's dad is a mailman.

• Telling him that he's gonna bake a snickerdoodle cookie.

• Telling him that he was born with an upside-down valve that makes him throw up.

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What happens to the cookie Zinkoff bakes for Andrew?

• He burnt it.

• He drops it and it collapses under its own weight.

• Zinkoff eats it all before he can give it to Andrew.

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What kind of medical problem does Zinkoff have?

• He has an upside-down valve that causes him to throw up often.

• He has a small bladder that causes frequent trips to the bathroom.

• He has frequent hair loss.

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Zinkoff’s mind is blown by all the new stuff he learns in first grade. What was the most shocking thing you remember learning in kindergarten or first grade?

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What does Miss Meeks make Zinkoff wear when he misbehaves? Why does she stop making him wear it? Do you think your teacher should use this behavior management technique in your class? Why or why not?

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