ODF - Chapter 16-30 Review

In chapter 16 Petula notices Jacob talking with a group of other popular kids and notes, “The beginning of the end of our friendship was happening before my eyes” (Nielsen). What is significant about this quote?

• It is significant because she loses everyone that she cares about

• It is significant because she blames the popular kids for taking away all her friends

• It is significant because she actually considers Jacob a friend

• It is significant because Jacob is going to leave Petula

Describe the fight between Jacob and Petula in chapter 16. What type of conflict is this?

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

Why did Rachel not forgive Petula immediately?

• She realized she could never truly trust Petula again

• She knows that Petula will never really get over the loss of her sister

• She does not think Petula was ever really her friend

• She was really hurt by what Petula said to her and has not moved on

What was symbolic about Petula combing Ivan’s hair?

• She is caring for him in the same way she used to care for her sister

• She discovered that caring for Ivan has replaced Maxine

• She is now not grossed out by other people

• She has moved on from her sisters death

What was Jacob’s idea for the YART groups new art project in chapter 19?

• Having a funeral for Ivan's mom and filming it

• Creating the sweater that killed Maxine

• Making a movie with all the YART kids

• Writing autobiographies about each YART kid

Why was the funeral for Ivan’s mother a big step forward in Petula's personal journey?

• She broke the rules and was reckless, despite the risks and danger

• It was the first time she had real friends

• It showed that she was over Maxine's death

• It showed she was at peace with her parent's divorce

Why did Petula and Rachel’s renewed relationship cause Petula even more anxiety?

• Because she was nervous about messing up again

• Because she was scared about what Rachel’s family thought of her

• They did not go back to being best friends and are in an unknown territory

What is the new project the YART kids are working on in chapter 22?

• Making a movie about Alonzo's miming

• Making a movie about Petula's crafting

• Taking family portraits and making a photo album

• Making drawings of their spirit animals

What is not one way that Petula’s character showed growth during the novel?

• Eating a cheeseburger

• Telling Carol why her version of therapy does not work

• Combing Ivan’s hair

• Texting Rachel to make amends

What did Petula invite Rachel to?

• A day at the beach

• YART club

• A craft fair

• Movie night with her mom