Ungifted Gordon Kormon Book Club Quiz

Describe the personality traits of Donovan Curtis in the story.

• Donovan is cautious and conformist, leading to a lack of excitement.

• Donovan is lazy and unimaginative, leading to a lack of adventure.

• Donovan is shy and obedient, leading to a lack of conflict.

• Donovan is impulsive, rebellious, and creative, leading to conflicts and adventures.

How does Noah Youkilis impact the story's plot?

• Noah Youkilis is a minor character

• Noah Youkilis has no impact

• Noah Youkilis brings a different perspective, leading to new conflicts and resolutions.

• Noah Youkilis is the main antagonist

Discuss the character Chloe Garfinkle in the book.

• Chloe Garfinkle is funny, smart and popular.

• Chloe Garfinkle is shy and insecure.

• Chloe Garfinkle is confident and assertive.

• Chloe Garfinkle is brave and kind.

Summarize the events leading to Donovan's admission to the Academy for Scholastic Distinction.

• Donovan is sent to the Academy after cheating on a test.

• Donovan is sent to the Academy after a mishap with a giant globe and a school fire.

• Donovan is sent to the Academy after winning a science fair.

• Donovan is sent to the Academy after being elected student body president.

Explain the significance of the robot project in the story and its impact on the characters.

• The robot project is forgotten and never mentioned again.

• It makes the characters enemies and leads to their downfall.

• The robot project has no impact on the characters or the story.

• It unites the characters and helps them discover their strengths.

Analyze the importance of Hardcastle Middle School in the story.

• The setting could be anywhere

• The school is briefly mentioned and not significant to the plot

• The school is the main location of the story and influences character interactions and relationships.

• The school has no impact and could be replaced by any other school

Identify the main internal conflict that Donovan faces throughout the book.

• Struggling with his math homework

• Feeling like he doesn't belong in the gifted program and struggling with his own self-worth

• Dealing with a difficult teacher

• Feeling like he is too smart for his classmates

Discuss the character of Dr. Schultz in the book and his role in the story.

• Dr. Schultz is a minor character.

• Dr. Schultz is the main antagonist.

• Dr. Schultz is a supportive character who helps Donovan.

• Dr. Schultz is a comic relief character.

Discuss the significance of the Academy for Scholastic Distinction in the story.

• The Academy symbolizes elitism and academic pressure.

• The Academy doesn't have any significance.

• The Academy helps the characters grow.

• The Academy pushes the characters out of their comfort zones.

Discuss the role of the robot project in the character development of Donovan Curtis.

• The robot project has no impact on Donovan's character development.

• The robot project helps Donovan discover his leadership skills.

• The robot project makes Donovan more introverted and shy.

• The robot project leads Donovan to become more rebellious and defiant.