Exploring Chapter 17: Restart Concepts

Joel Weber reflects on his time at Melton, a music conservatory, where he felt out of place despite his perfect pitch. Returning home, he deals with his family's guilt and his own anxiety about going back to school, where he was previously bullied. At school, he faces his past bullies and finds support in his sister. In the video club, he meets Chase, who has amnesia and apologizes for past actions, but Joel struggles to move past his feelings.

Why did Joel dislike Melton?

• He didn't have any friends.

• He felt the focus on music was too intense.

• He didn't like the food.

• He missed his family.

What was Joel's main reason for being sent to Melton?

• He received a scholarship.

• He was forced out of his home by bullies.

• His parents wanted him to have a better education.

• He wanted to become a professional musician.

How did Joel feel about his parents' behavior after he returned home?

• He appreciated their support.

• He felt smothered by their overprotectiveness.

• He was indifferent.

• He was angry at them.

What was Joel's reaction to his dog Mitsy after returning home?

• He was happy to see her.

• He found her annoying and she made him sneeze.

• He ignored her.

• He gave her away.

What emotion did Joel primarily feel about returning to school?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Joy

• Anxiety

What was Joel's main concern about being bullied?

• The physical pain

• The constant fear of the next attack

• Losing his belongings

• Being laughed at

How did Joel feel when he saw Chase in the hallway?

• He was happy to see him.

• He felt indifferent.

• He was scared and angry.

• He wanted to talk to him.

What was Joel's reaction to the video club's welcome?

• He was angry.

• He felt completely at ease.

• He couldn't enjoy it because he knew Chase was there.

• He was indifferent.

What did Chase say to Joel during their encounter in the video club?

• He asked Joel to leave.

• He tried to bully Joel again.

• He apologized and expressed regret.

• He ignored Joel.

How did Joel feel about Chase's apology?

• He forgave Chase completely.

• He felt it made no difference.

• He felt relieved.

• He was still angry and wanted revenge.