In which way does the author mostly strongly present a contrast between Annette and Renee?

• Annette wears weird clothing whereas Renee wears a cheerleading uniform.
• Annette is smart, but Renee is dumb.
• Annette supports Steven the entire time while Renee starts to help him partway through the novel.
• Annette is a talented musician, but Renee doesn't have any important skills.

The narrator's first person point of view reveals his feelings towards Renee by

• his elaborate journal entries
• the funny comments that Jeffrey makes
• the conversations that his friends have about her
• the thoughts he has whenever he sees her

Other than Jeffrey's cancer, what other problem do the Alper's have?

•  Steven is rebelling because he is jealous of Jeffy.
• financial trouble due to medical bills
• Steven's failing 8th grade.
• Someone broke into their house.

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"Being a skinny geek"  "I look like a dork-master in every shirt I own."  What does this reveal about Steven?

• He has very low self-esteem
• He was nervous about impressing Annette Watson.
• He's embarrassed about his appearance and wishes to be muscular and toned.
• He knows he won't be homecoming king.

How do the teachers at Steven's school find out about the underlying problem (Jeffy's cancer) at the Alper's house?

• Annette tells her band teacher, and then he tells the counselor.
• Mrs. Alper called the counselor to tell her about Steven's emotions.
• Ms. Palma reads Steven's journals without permission.
• Renee Albert tells the school staff.

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• Mr. Alper cried at the kitchen table.
• Annette secretly liked Steven, but he had no clue.
• Ms. Palma never read Steven's journal entries, yet he accused her of doing it.
• Mr. Alper didn't speak to Steven much, nor did he say much to his wife either.

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TEKS.ELA.4.2A.VI

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While Steven was _____, Jeffrey fell off the stool.

• watching television with Laura

• washing his school uniform

• making oatmeal for breakfast

• typing an email to Rick

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TEKS.ELA.7.6G

TEKS.ELA.8.6G

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Steven _____ when Jeffrey became sick.

• wrote his feelings in his English journal

• refused to eat anything for a week

• confided his feelings to Mr. Dewitt

• skipped school for three days straight

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TEKS.ELA.6.7.B. 7.7.B

TEKS.ELA.8.7B

Until Mrs. Alper took Jeffrey to the emergency room, she hadn't noticed that he had

• developed a wheeze in his chest.

• been walking with a limp.

• lost about eight pounds.

• knocked three of his teeth loose.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6G

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TEKS.ELA.E3.5G

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Who is Mr. Watras?

• an understanding school counselor

• a talented musical tutor

• a laid-back band teacher

• a supportive friend of the family

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TEKS.ELA.5.9C

TEKS.ELA.7.7B

TEKS.ELA.8.7A

TEKS.ELA.E3.6B

TEKS.ELA.E4.6B