1. Drums, girls, and a dangerous review game

2. 1. Steven A. Accountant 2. Dad B. Makes dangerous pie
3. Jeffrey C. Loves to play the drums
4. Miss Palma D. Assigns journals
5. Biff E. Band teacher
6. Renee F. Takes jeff to treatment
7. Mom G. Steven's crush
8. Mr. Watras h. Renee's boyfriend
9. Annette I. Plays piano; tutors

3. 1. Steven c.
2. Dad a.
3. Jeffrey b.
4. Miss Palma d.
5. Biff h.
6. Renee g.
7. Mom f.
8. Mr. Watras e.
9. Annette I.

4. List the ingredients in dangerous pie (as many as you can!)

5. What type of leukemia does Jeffrey have? (Hint: it's 3 letters)

6. When did Steven's life change forever?

7. What was Steven's first clue something was really wrong when mom's car pulled in the driveway?
A. Jeffrey was bleeding
B. Mom was crying
C. Jeffrey was sleeping
D. Dad had a pile of bills

8. Why was mom mad at dad after the first trip to Philadelphia?

9. Finish this quote by Mrs. Galley:
"Instead of agonizing about the things you can't change, why don't you try working on the things you _______ ."

10. What was Jeffrey's solution to not having Matt medic at the hospital?

11. Why might Steven's parents be upset about people wanting to help them?

12. What was Steven's nickname in the band?
A. Biff
B. The king
C. Peasant
D. Nerd

13. Why does Steven refer to his brother as a "nightmare" in the first chapter?

14. Steven said the visitors...
A. Were always in a bad mood
B. Wanted Jeffrey to be sick to "earn" their gifts
C. Wanted to hear about his life
D. Were from siberia

15. Why was it a big deal for Steven to be a part of the all city high school band?

16. Why was Steven confused after seeing Annette in the practice room?
A. He thought Renee would be there
B. Annette looked weird
C. She confused him with her tutoring
D. Annette looked pretty

17. What did Steven do that made Renee so angry?

18. What happened when Steven yelled at his father?

19. What two things made Steven's dad cry at the kitchen table?

20. List ways in which Annette proved she was Steven's best friend.

21. Why didn't Steven realize Annette was his best friend?

22. Why did Renee and Annette come up with the fundraising idea?

23. What shocked Steven when they entered Jeffrey's hospital ward?
A. Jeffrey left Matt medic
B. Seeing all of the treatments
C. Seeing the age range of the cancer patients
D. Being there with dad

24. Why do you think Samantha made Steven promise to always stay with Jeffrey?

25. Why did Steven "lose it" when he went looking for Samantha?

26. Why do you think Annette received the first-ever human service award?

27. Bonus round

28. You must get both parts correct in order to get your points!
How has Steven's attitude toward Jeffrey changed throughout the novel?
How has his attitude toward Annette changed?