Reading Check questions are designed for in-class review on key plot points or for quick verbal or written assessments. Multiple Choice and Short Answer Quizzes create ideal summative assessments, and collectively function to convey a sense of the work’s tone and themes.

Chapters 1-5

Reading Check

1. Where is Carver when the book opens? What is he doing there?

2. Who is Jesmyn?

3. Who is Sauce Crew?

4. Why does Adair dislike Carver?

Multiple Choice

1. What is Darren Coughlin’s job?

A) policeman

B) funeral home director

C) teacher

D) journalist

2. How did “Sauce Crew” get their name?

A) cooking their signature marinara sauce

B) getting into a sauce packet play-fight at McDonald’s

C) collecting Taco Bell sauce packets

D) creating their own startup to sell hot sauce

3. What was Blake known for on YouTube?

A) fart pranks

B) playing guitar

C) makeup tutorials

D) live-stream gaming

4. Why does Georgia suggest Carver see Dr. Mendez?

A) Carver is depressed.

B) Carver has a panic attack.

C) Carver has an eating disorder.

D) Carver needs a checkup.

Short-Answer Response

Answer each of the following questions in a complete sentence or sentences. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Carver feel lonely?

2. What’s significant about Nana Betsy calling Carver “Blade”? 

3. Why was Blake raised by Nana Betsy?

4. What’s the purpose of Darren Coughlin approaching Carver in the parking lot, both practically within the story and as a literary technique?