Don't Blame the Children (Chapter 5)

What is revealed about Dee through her actions so far in the story?

• She's in disagreement with Alec's mom that the teacher's need to be fired.

• She's in agreement with Alec's mom that the teachers need to be fired.

What are Todd's motivations for 'threatening" Dee ?

• to frighten Dee

• to make Dee feel better about Alec being gone

Which character can be described as complex based on how he acts towards Kathy in this chapter?

• Alec

• Todd

• Mike

Why does the chapter end with the surprising breaking news?

• to create motivations

• to create mystery

• to create irony

• to create alliteration

"Kathy felt like somebody had just poured ice water on her."

This is an example of what term?

• hyperbole

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

• alliteration