Friday, March 25, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Chapter Twenty-two
On page 179 Janey thinks to herself that "Glendale did not yet feel like home," but "Flagstaff wasn't home anymore, either. Not with without Mommy and Poppy there." What and where will ever feel like home to Janey?
Monday, March 14, 2011
Chapter Twenty-one
YoYo's actions and reactions at the end of this chapter seem to signal a change in her. How did you interpret the things she did and said?
Chapter Twenty-one
Why do you think Mrs. Sandor's insurance company fears a jury hearing the case? (p. 174)
Chpater Twenty
Why do you think Janey sees the relationship with Aunt Baby as a conflict, as "a battle for YoYo," as if there has to be a winner and a loser?
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Chapter Nineteen
What is your understanding of what Dr. Vilner thinks -- as she explained to Aunt Baby -- is going on with YoYo and Janey?
Chapter Nineteen
What do you think about Janey staying on the phone while Aunt Baby and Dr. Vilner had their conversation?
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Chapter Seventeen
What was your reaction when Aunt Baby said, "Well, Mommy doesn't have a vote anymore, does she?"
Chapter Seventeen
Why do you think Janey continues to emphasize, and try to enforce, the rules that her mother had for YoYo and herself?
Chapter Sixteen
Have you ever been in a situation where an adult behaves in a way you had never seen before? If so, what happened and how did it help you to understand Janey's confusion regarding Grandpa's behavior? Why do you think she did not do anything?
Chapter Sixteen
Why is Janey vexed (click on word for definition) that Ramona and Stacy could have a fight?
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Chapter Thirteen
Even though Janey seems to have accepted her parents' death, she still has not cried. Meanwhile, YoYo, who seems to have forgotten her parents, cries frequently over things that seem unimportant to Janey. What do you make of all this? Please fully elaborate your thoughts about this.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Chapter Nine
Do you think Dr. Vilner enabled Janey to see Aunt Baby any differently than she had? Do you think Janey might have some new perspectives on Aunt Baby? Please provide examples from the text to support your thinking.
Chapter Eight
Do you agree with what Janey said when she told Aunt Baby that she lied about the lawsuit not being about the money? (pp.74-75) Please explain why you think what you do.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Chapter Seven
It seems as though Janey is missing her parents more than YoYo is. Why do you think that is?
Chapter Six
How do you feel about Aunt Baby and the way she is handling things at this point of the story. Please be sure to fully explain and elaborate your thoughts, using examples from the text.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Chapter Five
Why do you think Janey treated her friends so horribly when they come to visit her? What do you think will be the ultimate result of her actions?
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Chapter Four
Why do you think Janey feels the need to see herself in a mirror? Do you think this is a good idea? Please be sure to explain yourself thoroughly.
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