THEME + RACES | The Project

CHARACTER: What is the main reason Eliza decides to do the project by herself?

• She wants to get all the credit for the work.

• She believes Liam is a "slacker" and this will hurt her grade.

• Liam tells her that he doesn't want to help.

• She prefers working alone on all school projects.

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CHARACTER: How does Eliza initially interpret Liam’s quietness and constant sketching in his notebook?

• As signs of artistic talent and deep thought.

• As proof that he is bored and not paying attention.

• As a sign that he is shy and needs encouragement.

• As a way he is secretly working on the project.

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Which of Liam’s actions is the most important for changing Eliza's opinion of him?

• His quietness during their third meeting

• b) His one-letter text reply to Eliza

• His explanation that his grandpa is an architect.

• His act of showing Eliza his detailed architectural drawings

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What does Eliza’s apology to Liam at the end of the story show about her character?

• That she is still worried about her final grade.

• That she has learned from her mistake and is willing to admit when she is wrong.

• That she feels guilty for not being as talented as Liam.

• That she only apologized because Mr. Harrison likely told her to do so.

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How does the pressure of the project's deadline affect Eliza's decisions?

• It makes her more patient and willing to give Liam a chance.

• It causes her to become anxious and make a quick, negative judgment about her partner.

• It encourages her to ask the teacher for a new partner who is more reliable.

• It makes her feel relaxed because she knows she has plenty of time to finish.

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PLOT: Which plot event introduces the story's main lesson about casting judgement?

• Eliza organizes her color-coded planner.

• Liam sketches shadowy figures in his notebook.

• Eliza and Liam work together in the library.

• Mr. Harrison assigns Eliza and Liam as partners.

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PLOT: What does Eliza's text message, "Don't worry about the diorama. I'll just do it myself," reveal about her mindset at that point in the story?

• It shows she is a kind person who wants to help Liam.

• It shows she has completely given up on collaboration due to her frustration.

• It is a secret code to tell Liam to bring his drawings to the library.

• It is a joke meant to make Liam laugh.

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PLOT: At which point in the plot is Eliza's first impression of Liam directly put to the test?

• When Liam is late for their second meeting.

• When Eliza is working alone in the library.

• When they present the finished project to the class.

• When Liam unrolls his architectural drawings.

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PLOT: What is the immediate result of Liam sharing his drawings with Eliza?

• They begin to truly collaborate by combining their different skills.T

• Eliza feels embarrassed and decides to quit the project.

• They argue about which person’s ideas are better.

• They ask Mr. Harrison for a deadline extension.

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How is the theme that "first impressions can be misleading" ultimately proven in the end?

• They get a good grade, proving their hard work paid off.

• Liam decides to turn his assignments in on time from now on.

• Eliza apologizes after their successful collaboration, showing her perspective has changed.

• Mr. Harrison tells Eliza she shouldn't have misjudged her partner.

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