Tuesday, July 13, 2010

chapter 5


1.Why did Ms. Antilly call Hannah? Who was she?
Ms. Antilly was the guidance counselor for student with last names beginning A through G.

2.What was the real reason Ms. Antilly asked Hannah to go early to school?
Ms. Antilly wanted Hannah to go to school early to introduce her to another new student.

3.What is the relationship with Jessica like?
Jessica and Hannah got along pretty well in the beginning.

4.What are some similarities?
The similarities between Hannah and Jessica are that they are both new, other than that they have different personalities.

5.Who was the mystery man? And how does he connect to the story?
The mystery man was Alex, and he connected to the story because it showed how Hannah and Alex met.

6.Describe Jessica’s personality, example?
Jessica was outgoing, honest, and was a tell it like it is type of girl.

7.What meaning did Monet’s Garden have to Hannah, Jessica, and Alex?
Monet’s was a place where all of them can hide out, and talk, it was like their secret little place.

8.Why was Jessica so upset about the list?
Jessica was so upset about the list because she was on the not hot list.

9.What was Hannah’s reason?
Hannah’s reason was that the list meant nothing. Hannah also said that Alex chose Hannah to get back at Jessica.

10.Have you ever experienced a rumor that messed up your friendship?
Yes, I have.

11.What was Jessica’s reaction to Hannah’s?
Jessica calmed down a little, but she was still upset and brought up all the rumors about Hannah.

chapter 4


1. How did Justin’s story affect Hannah?
Justin’s story affected Hannah by making everybody change their views about her. Hannah’s reputation was no longer innocent, since Justin spread rumors about feeling under her shirt.

2. Who is next on the tape?
Alex Standall is next.

3.What was her relationship with Alex? Why?
Alex and Hannah were kind of friends since they were both new, along with Jessica.

4.What was her reputation according to Justin?
Her reputation was kind of slutty.

5.Have you ever regretted believing in something not true about another?
Yes I have.

6.According to Hannah why was she placed in the “list”?
According to Hannah, Hannah was placed on the list because of the rumors Justin Foley had spread.

7.Why do think it affected Hannah so much?
I think it affected Hannah so much because a lot of people thought of Hannah in a sexual way.

8.Why did Clay go to Hannah’s old house?
Clay went to Hannah’s old house because the stars on the map lead him there.

9.Where is the Blue Spot, what is it?
The Blue Spot is a liquor store; it is nearby Hannah’s house.

10.What happened at Blue spot that made Hannah so upset?
At the Blue Spot some guy from school grabbed Hannah’s ass in front of Wally.

11.What did Clay buy at the store?
Clay bought a Orange soda, and a Butter finger.

12.What do you think of the whole incident with Hannah at the liquor store?
I think that whoever did that was very disrespectful towards Hannah.

13.Is there a time a person has done something very uncomfortable to you?
Yes, but that was when I was in elementary. Now uncomfortable things just happen on the bus and trolley.

14.What did Clay start noticing after “the list” came out? Why?
Clay started noticing Angela Romero’s lips since she was on “the list” for best lips.

Monday, July 12, 2010

chapter 3


1.Who was on the tape?
Hannah Baker was on the tapes.

2.What were the tapes for and why?
The tapes were for those who impacted Hannah’s decision on suicide.

3.Who is someone that has affected you growing up, positive or negative? and why?
My mom has affected me positively because I think I am a pretty normal person, I also think that my father has impacted me negatively.

4.What happened to Hannah?
Hannah committed suicide by taking pills.

5.What excuse does Clay use for everything?
Clay uses that he has to do school work, or a school project.

6.What is Hannah’s tone in her tape?
Hannah’s tone in her voice is kind of revengeful.

7.How did Hannah die?
Hannah died by taking a lot of pills, to commit suicide

8. What were the rules of the tape?
The rules of the tape were you had to hear them and pass them on to whoever’s name comes after yours in the tape.

9.How would you react if you received the tapes?
I would listen to them, and pass them on. I would not be scared, unless I did something horrible, which I probably would not have done.

10.What sensations does Clay feel before pushing the play button?
Clay is surprised, and a little nervous.

11.Would you hear the tapes? And why?
Yes I would, just to know what they are about.

12.How did he know Hannah?
He knew Hannah because they went to school together.

13. What does he think about the tapes?
He thinks that the tapes should not have been sent to him, and that he did nothing wrong to Hannah.

14.What did he receive in his locker?
Clay received a map, with certain places marked by stars.

15.Where did Clay put the map?
Clay kept the map in his backpack.

16.What importance does Justin Foley have in Hannah’s life?
Justin Foley was Hannah’s first kiss. Justin made false rumors about what happened at the park between them two, and everybody thought of Hannah in a different way after that.

17. According to Hannah what is one of the worst feelings?
Hannah says that betrayal is one of the worst feelings.

18.Describe what was being said on the tape.
Hannah is talking about how she has a neighbor, who liked Justin, and her neighbor moved away and Justin and Hannah started liking each other. Hannah and Justin then shared their first kiss with each other. After the kiss Justin made false sexual rumors about Hannah. After the rumors everybody thought of Hannah differently.

19.Why do you think people are passing around the tapes?
They are passing around the tapes because if they don’t, the tapes wills somehow be shown to everybody.

20.Would you continue down the list?
Yes I would.

21.Why did Hannah and Kat call Justin?
They called Justin because Hannah wanted to see how Justin looked.

22.Why did Clay decide not to throw the tapes away?
Clay decided not to throw the tapes away because it was Hannah’s voice and he felt he could not throw it away.

23.Would you keep reading the tapes? And why?
Yes, I would continue to read the tapes, because I would not want a second copy getting out.

24.What were Clay’s thoughts about Hannah?
Clays though about Hannah were that she was pretty, and he got nervous around her.

25.Who was Hannah obsessed with?
Hannah was obsessed with Justin Foley.

26.Who did Hannah go to for advice on boys?
Hannah asked her mother for advice on boys.

27.Do you have someone that you trust and could tell anything to? And how do you feel about that?
Yes, I do. It makes me feel better, and relieved, not having to keep things inside.

28.Describe Hannah in the beginning how was she like?
Hannah was confident, and a little flirty.

29.What lie did Justin tell Hannah’s mom?
Justin told Hannah’s mom that he needed help on his math homework, because they have the same class.

30.Why do you think Justin lied to the mom?
He lied to Hannah’s mom because he did not want to get Hannah in trouble and also because he wanted to talk to her.

31.What was Hannah pissed off about?
Hannah is mad about all the rumors referring her to a slut.

32.What name has someone called you before that upset you? And why?
Someone has called me annoying, and other things.

33.Where was Hannah’s first kiss?
Hannah’s first kiss was in Eisenhower Park in the toy rocket.

34.Do you remember your first kiss?
Yes.

35.What meaning did the rocket ship have to Hannah?
The rocket reminded Hannah of innocence.

36.What was the rumor?
The rumor was that Justin felt up on Hannah.

37. Tell me about a rumor that was told about you or a friend that was not true.
I don’t know.

38.Who is Tony?
Tony is Clay’s friend. Tony drives a mustang.

39.So far what is Clay’s role?
He has no role in the tapes yet. Hannah has not even spoken about Clay.

40.What impression did Clay leave on Toni’s mother?
After Clay’s visit to Toni’s, Toni’s mother was after Toni and his father on being polite.

41.What did Clay take from Toni’s car?
Clay took Toni’s Walkman.

chapter 2


1. Who is the narrator?
The narrator is a high school student named Clay Jensen.

2. What was in the box?
In the box is seven loose audio tapes.

3. Tell me a time were you received something unexpectedly.
One time I received some flowers on my doorstep.

chapter 1


1. How does the story start?

The story starts off with a boy sending off a package at the post office.

2. Describe the package

The package was a shoebox, re wrapped in a brown paper bag, sealed with clear packing tape.

3. What is the Narrator doing?

Sending the package to another person.

4. How are the feelings expressed?

5. What is the tone so far?

The tone of the book is a bit boring.

6. What do you think was on the tapes?

I have no idea what’s on the tapes.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Chapter 21&adobe









1. What gives him a tingling sensation in his belly?

Walking on a moving sidewalk in the Amsterdam Airport gave him a tingling sensation.


2. What has he never seen so many of?

He has never seen so many white people dragging their bags in every direction.


3. Describe his school back home. How is it different to SBTA

In his school from back home he had to help his teacher grow crops in their farm gardens, it was the only way for teacher who haven't gotten paid to make a living for themselves. SBTA is way better, actually every school in the

U.S.A is. We have materials we need and are not crowded in a little tiny room.


4. What did the kids help their teacher with? How much do teachers get paid in his country?

They helped their teachers grow crops, they did not get paid for years.


5. How come no one sat close to him or Mohamed?

No one sat next to him or Mohamed because they knew they were child soldiers, and thought they were going to snap at any minute.


6. Would you be nervous to be friends with them? Why or why not?

Yes I would be nervous, because First of all they would be really weird because of all they went through, second of all I do not want to risk making friends with some one who is probably going to snap.


7. What day was it that the loud sound went off in his city?

The day was March 25, 1997.


8. What was the cause of the noise? Why

The cause of the noise was gunshots erupting around the State House and the House of Parliament.


9. What did the newly freed prisoner do?

The newly freed prisoner was given a gun and some wen to the houses of the judges or lawyers who sentenced them and killed them and their families, or if they were not there they would burn their houses.


10. What do you think about that?

I think that this is a corrupt city !


11. How is there prison system different from US?

Well I do not think It is really different because criminal get sentenced to time in prison, but I think that the security at prisons would be way better, and not let the prisoners be free.


12. How would you free about living in Freetown when all this is happening?

I would be devastated and probably try to escape also, the chances of me dying trying to escape and my living in

Free town are the same.


13. How did the city turn in lawlessness?

The city turned lawlessness because AFRC which was a group of SLA a group of Sierra Leone Army officers overthrow the democratically elected president Tejan Kabbaj.


14. Tell me what you think life would be like if we had no laws and people handled their own troubles? Would you want to live there?
I think that people would be doing whatever they wanted, People would probably kill each other just like in Freetown.

15. What did rebels do to the banks?

They stole the money.


16. What did the secret market do?

They would sell things like food double the price that they would sell it at the store.


17. What did the rebels order over the megaphones

They ordered everyone to put their food down and put their hands behind their back and get on the floor.


18. What were happening to the civilians, give me examples.

Civilians were dying and going crazy !


19. What happened to Mohamed?

Nothing, he as left behind at Freetown at Ishmael's uncles house.


20. How long did the gun shots last?

They lasted 5 months.


21. What were people eating most of the days

They soaked raw rice with sugar and plain gari with salt, Ishmael bought palm oil,rice, fish and salt.


22. What happened to his uncle, what was going on with him?

His uncle got a very high fever, and died


23. What happened to some of his rehabilitated friends?

Some of his rehabilitated friends went back to being soldiers.


24. Do you think you would end up joining the rebels again? Why?

Yes I think so, because If they were seen walking around and were not part of the war they would get killed.


25. What was the only way of getting out of Freetown without being killed?

The only way of getting out of Freetown was by leaving in the dark, to not be seen so easily.


26. Where was their final destination?


27. Why do you think the soldiers were so strict about searching them.

They were so strict about searching them because they needed money and wanted their money. They also did not

lie people leaving the country.


28. Was there any room on the bus for him?

No it was really packed, so he had to stand up.


29. Did he make it out of Freetown?

Yes


30. There have been many times were he has escaped death , why do you think that is so?

Yes I think he escaped death when he snuck on because he did not have 300 Sierra Leonian money.


31. What can he offer to the other people who have never experienced war?

He can offer little tip like not carrying around nice things, or having money hidden to give soldiers to leave you alone.


32. Tell me the story of the talking monkey. What is the significance of the story?

The story of the talking monkey was that a hunter was hunting a monkey and the monkey said that ig you shoot me your mother will die and If you don't your father will die. I did not see No significance in this story. People can have different views on it.


33. Tell me an important saying or story someone has once told you.

Someone once told me Hope for the best but expect the worst.



primary: first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal to have a sensation of slight
My primary goal in life is to have a career in law.


Tingling: prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc
Rats give me a tingling sensation of disgust !


vaults : a space, chamber, or passage enclosed by a vault or vaultlike structure, esp. one located underground.
At banks they save the money in vaults, most of the time.

Looting: anything taken by dishonesty, force, stealth, etc

This guy in the picture looted beer after Hurricane Katrina.


Conducted: personal behavior; way of acting; bearing or deportment.
The little boy did not conduct his behavior very well.

Halt: to stop; cease moving, operating, etc., either permanently or temporarily

The U.S border patrol halts suspicious people at the border to see ig they are smuggling drugs, or if they are not legal in the U.S.


reconcile: to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired
My three friends reconciled, even if they all have gotten with each others husbands at least once.


Residue: something that remains after a part is removed, disposed of, or used; remainder; rest; remnant.


The cigarette residue left a stain on the carpet

Auspices: Usually, auspices. patronage; support; sponsorship

Predicament: an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation

Cheating on her husband left the lady in a bad predicament.


Apprentice: a person who works for another in order to learn a trade

Donald Trump had a show called The Apprentice, in where challenged a group a people who wanted to be his apprentice and work for him.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Chapter 20 questions &adobe



1. What was his vision of NYC? Where did he get his idea of NY?
He envisioned New York as a place where people shit each other on the street and got away with it, and no one walked on the street, rather people drove in their sports cars looking for night clubs and for violence. He got this vision from rap music.

2. Tell me what you think NYC is like. Why?
I think that New York is where people go and try to peruse their dreams. I think that it is like any other city, there are some pretty parts, and some ugly ghetto areas also.

3. How come he had no idea what winter was? Where did he learn about winter from?
He had no idea what winter was, because in Sierra Leone it was hardly cold and there was not snow.

4. Describe how he felt when he first felt NYC weather.
He was freezing, he had no idea how people survived this weather.

5. Snow and cold, lots of cars were huge culture shocks for Ishmael because he never experienced it, tell me a tell where you experience culture shock!
Well i never really been anywhere besides California and Nevada when I was a baby, but I have been to Arizona when I was like 9 and it was extremely hot ! I have also been to hemet and it is very hot there too. That was when S.D was not that hot.

6. Where are they staying?
They are staying at the Vanderbilt YMCA hotel on Forty-seventh Street.

7. What other children are there as well?
Yes, there was 57 children from 23 countries.

8. Why was he baffled by the food? Why do you think it was hard for him to adjust.
He was baffled by the food because he did not know what anything was, he also did not know any of the names. I think it was hard for him to adjust because he was born and raised in Sierra Leone and had certain customs, and ate food that he grew up eating.

9. What did he learn about some of the other children there?
He learned that most of the children there had a very difficult childhood and would return to it once they left New York.

10. Who is Laura Simms? Describe her and her job.
Laura was a short white woman with long dark brown hair and very bright eyes. She is a story teller.

11. Why didn’t he accept the winter jacket? Would you?
Well he did not accept the winter jacket years later probably because he had his own and figured out that he did not want to be wearing woman clothing. I would accept the sweater, i rather be warm.

12. Him and Madoka visit the Times Square, what does he see? Tell me 3 things that he talks about
He sees a lot of tall buildings, billboards advertising underwear, and music videos, a lot of lights and cars honking.

13. What was the conference about? How did he feel about the conference?
They would talk about solutions to the problems facing children in the different countries. Ishmael was hopeful, everybody was.

14. What is Ishmael speech about, what is your favorite sentence from his speech?
My favorite sentence of his speech was "I have been rehabilitated now, so don't be afraid of me. I am not a soldier anymore, i am a child"

15. Do you agree with his speech? Why
Yes I agree, well it is not if you agree or not, it is was he felt.
But I agree because I think it was nice how he said not to be scared of him anymore because he was not a child soldier anymore I am a child. I really liked his speech.

16. Tell me one experience you have had that has changed your life and you are still working on or dealing with.
One experience that has changed my life is me moving out of my moms. I can't say on here why I did but the reason why and me moving out has affected me in the better and the worse. I am still dealing with the consequences and not getting everything I want which really sucks !!!

17. How is music, and dancing a huge part of his life?
It is a big part of his life because he really enjoys it, and has fun doing it.

18. When did he leave NY?
He left New York on November 15, 1996.

19. Where was he going now?
He was going back to Sierra Leone.

20. What do you will happen in the next chapter?
Well I think he will go back to New York soon after, and live a happy normal life.

21. How will his life be different now in Sierra Leone?
Well he will eat different types of food, there is still war going on his country basically be around a different lifestyle.

22. Do you think that he will return to the group he was part of?
Yes i do !

23. Tell me time where you have experience growth from something negative.
Being old and not having a job !!!







1. Generate: to bring into existence; cause to be; produce.
Factories generate toys, clothes, furniture and a lot of other things.

2. Accumulating: to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; heap up
My friend accumulated the hello kitty MAC makeup collection.


3. Radiator: a person or thing that radiates
The ladies smile was radiant.


4. Baffled: to confuse, bewilder, or perplex
The old man was baffled on why his wife cheated on him with a 17 year old.

5. Facilitators: a person or thing that facilitates
The facilitators for helping people not do drugs were not doing their job.
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6. Compelling: tending to compel; overpowering
The boys makeup was compelling.


7. Awe: an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like: in awe of God
I was in awe when i saw how beautiful Hawaii was.

8. Oriented: to adjust with relation to, or bring into due relation to surroundings, circumstances, facts, etc

I had to orient myself when i visited China, it was so different to what I was used to.

9. Overwhelmed: to overcome completely in mind or feeling
The college student was overwhelmed with all her homework.

10. Mesmerized: to hypnotize
The lady's were mesmerized after being hypnotized with the pendulum.


11. Aimlessly: without aim; purposeless

Sometime Cupid hits aimlessly and makes the wrong people fall in love.


12. Influential: having or exerting influence, esp. great influence
Oprah is an influential person to many people who see the nice things she does for others.