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3. True or false? At the beginning of the story, Hugh is grateful that he goes unnoticed.

4. Why does Naomi work on Cap’s election?

5. What is the name of the soap opera Cap watches?

6. Describe three different pranks that Zach pulls on Cap throughout the book.

7. What is the common practice for electing the 8 th grade class president at Cap’s new middle school?

8. Who is the first of the ‘cool’ kids to warm up to and appreciate Cap?

9. Why does Cap love television so much? Give 2 reasons.

10. How does Mr. Kasigi feel about 8 th grade president?

11. What does Cap do for Sophie after her father leaves town?

12. Name that character: The doctor that helps Rain in Garland

13. Name that character: A girl who does mean things to the new hippie boy so the boy she has a crush on will like her

14. Describe the bus incident. How does this change Cap’s life at Claverage Middle School?

15. Name three things that are confusing to Cap when he first moves out of the Garland Community to Claverage Middle School.

16. When does Zach realize he is outclassed by Cap?

17. List two ways Cap gets to know the names of people in his school.

18. What does Cap have engraved on Sophie’s bracelet?

19. When Cap returns to Garland, what are 2 things he misses about his middle school?

20. Give one example of how Mr. Donnelly lets his daughter down.

21. What Zen practices does Cap practice in order to deal with stress and confusion? (2)

22. What two reasons is Mr. Kasigi to blame for Cap’s misuse of checks and spending?

23. Name that character: A nonexistent girl who has a crush on a hippie boy

24. How does Cap’s relationship with Sophie change over the course of the story? Include 3 specific examples.

25. How does Zach and Hugh’s relationship change over time? Include 3 specific examples.

26. Not only does Cap have an effect on his classmates, but he is a positive influence on adults, as well. Name two adults and explain Cap’s influence on them.

27. What proof is there that Cap is receiving an excellent education at home with Rain?