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Tangerine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name four minor characters in Tangerine | Luis, Mom, Dad, Erik, Grandmom, Grandpop, Joe Costello, Kari, Luis, Theresa, Tino, Victor, etc. |
| What was the Main Conflict of the story? | Paul had to learn what caused his sight problem |
| The physical setting of the story is: | Tangerine County, FL |
| The chronological setting of the story | Paul's 7th grade year (Erik's senior year) |
| What is the name of the literary device that was used throughout the book when Paul had a memory? | Flashback |
| What is a protagonist? | A person who is good (pro) and tries to solve problems in the story. |
| What is an antagonist? | A character who stands in the way of the protagonist or otherwise causes the main character problems |
| What is the function (what do they do) of the minor characters in a story? | They help in the telling of the story. They help move the plot events along. |
| What is the plot of the story? | The main events of the story |
| What is the exposition? | The introduction of the story that includes: Physical Setting, Chronological Setting, Introduction of the Main Character |
| What is the symbolism of Paul's glasses in Tangerine? | They show that he can see things very clearly--visually and comprehensively. |
| What was Paul's nickname at LWMS? | Mars |
| What is Paul's nickname at TMS? | Fisherman |
| What nickname was assigned to Joey at Tangerine Middle School? | Tuna |
| Why did Victor give Joey that nickname? | Joey was always hanging around Fisherman just like Charley the Tuna was always hanging around waiting for the Starkist fisherman to catch him? |
| What is the old slogan of Starkist Tuna? | Sorry, Charley. Starkist doesn't want Tunas with good taste. Starkist only wants Tunas that taste good! |
| What is the problem with Joey at Tangerine Middle School? | Joey is conceited. He doesn't understand the kids and does not try to be friends or get along with them. |
| What is it about Paul's personality that allowed him to be successful at Tangerine Middle? | He's friendly. He is used to being made fun of. He helps. He sees the other kids as equal, not inferior. He wants to play soccer. |
| What is the character trait of Mr. _____________ that Paul really appreciates? | He pays attention to Paul, not just Erik. |
| Who are the antagonists in Tangerine? | Erik, Mom, and Dad and Coach ___________ at LWMS. |
| Coach Betty Bright was a facilitator for Antoine Thomas. What did she facilitate? | She helped Antoine tell the truth about living in Tangerine but illegally playing for Lake Windsor H.S. |
| What was the nickname for the Lake Windsor cheerleaders? | Seagals |
| What are two reasons why Joey transferred to Tangerine M.S. ? | 1. Paul 2. Soccer |
| Why was Paul expelled from Tangerine MS when Victor and Tino were only suspended for three weeks? | Paul assaulted a teacher; the other boys assaulted another student. |
| Why was Mrs. Fisher so picky about the houses in Lake Windsor Downs? | She never lived in a nice house when she was growing up and she wanted to be sure that the neighborhood houses did not deteriorate. |
| Name two occasions when Mr. Fisher absolved himself of a difficult situation. | 1. Old Charlie Burns scandal. 2. Erik's involvement in the killing of Luis Cruz. |
| What Plot Event(s) enabled Paul to play soccer at Tangerine MS? | 1. Sinkhole 2. Mom tore up his IEP 3. Victor and Tino accepted Paul onto the team. |
| What was the supposed cause of Paul's poor eye sight--according to Mom and Dad? | Solar eclipse |
| The story begins in what physical setting? | 1. The Fisher's recently sold house in Houston. |
| Foreshadowing is a device the author uses to give clues to the reader. What did Mom's finding a cigarette butt behind the water heater in their Houston garage foreshadow in the story? | 1. Erik was hiding something and/or doing something wrong. |
| Why did Dad erase from his computer the football scholarship folders for the schools back in Houston? | They were smaller schools and Dad wanted Erik to go to a football powerhouse like Florida, Florida State, or U of M. |
| What word would Theresa Cruz likely use to describe Joey and his attitude toward the kids at Tangerine Middle School? (It starts with a "c" and ends with a "d". | Conceited |
| When spelling the word "conceited", what spelling rule do you follow? | "I" before "e", except after "c". |
| Did you like the book, Tangerine? | Yes or No (Sort of is a wrong answer.) |
| What was the EFFECT of Antoine Thomas' conversation with Paul? | Paul decided that he would tell the truth. |
| What famous quote did Antoine state when he was talking about telling the truth? | "The truth shall set you free!" |
| What was the CAUSE of Erik losing most of his friends in school? | He asked for the stolen items back, after he had given them to friends. |
| Does the word "friends" follow the spelling rule, "i" before "e", except after "c"? | Yes. |
| Does the word "weird" follow the spelling rule, "i" before "e", except after "c"? | No. The word "weird" is an exception. |
| What was Luis Cruz afraid of with Paul when he showed up to work in the groves during the big freeze? | Luiz thought that Paul (or his parents) might sue the Cruz family if Paul were to get hurt or become sick. |
| Which school did Paul end up going to in order to finish his seventh grade year? | St. Anthony's |
| Why was St. Anthony's considered a parochial, not a public school? | It is a Catholic, religious school that serves mostly people from its parish (parochial). |
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