Closer to Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins

Why does Cal live with Hannah and her family?

• His house caught on fire

• His mom died from Cancer

• He's an exchange student from Paris

• He's a troubled kid

Why is Cal's father in jail?

• He kidnapped Cal

• He lied to the police

• He committed armed robbery

• He ran over the sidewalk

What is Cal really good at?

• Making up stories

• math

• gymnastics

• singing

What is Cal's "friend" outside his window?

• A cat

• A dog

• An owl

• A scarecrow

Hannah blames Cal for:

• Her lost hairbrush

• Her parents arguing more

• Her failing science grade

• Her breakup with her boyfriend

What state do Hannah and Cal live in?

• California

• Oregon

• Missouri

• Ohio

What caused Aunt Taryn's phone to break?

• Cal put it in the toilet

• Hannah dropped it at school

• Cal threw it at Hannah

• When Uncle Bruce grabbed Cal, it flew out of his hand.

When Cal gets upset, what does he do?

• He sings love songs

• He screams and runs away

• He paints

• He runs for miles

Which was a prank Cal pulled on Hannah?

• He put glue in her shoes

• He put pinecones in her bed

• He told Vic she liked him

• He hid her favorite shoes

What does Cal do that surprises everyone at Brylee's party?

• He opens one of Brylee's presents.

• He wins the limbo contest.

• He avoids a fight with Vic by being calm and skating away.

• He dumps the cake on the floor