Ungifted Section #2 Questions

Unrepaired Chapter (pg. 71 to pg. 85)

Figurative Language Search:

1. On pg. 74 there is an example of a hyperbole. Find the hyperbole and use proper quotation
marks to include it in the space below:

2. On pg. 84, there is an example of alliteration that uses the word “D.” Find the alliteration and
use proper quotation marks to include it in the space below:

Vocabulary:

Find definitions for the words and phrases below:

 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder –
 Beowulf –
 Restless Leg Syndrome –
 Varicose Veins –

Comprehension Questions:

1. On pg. 73, Donovan mentions a strange dream that he has been having. Describe the dream
below. Why do you think Donovan has been having this dream?

2. On pg. 77, a news article is written about the statue incident. What does the news article say?
Will the gym be fixed?

3. What has Donovan decided to make his science fair experiment on? How does it compare to
some of the other experiments? (pg. 79)

4. Donovan discovers something that the brainiacs will have to complete over summer vacation.
What does he discover? How does he propose to fix this problem using Katie? How does
Donovan get Katie to agree to this plan?
Unsurprised Chapter (pg. 86 to pg. 92) & Unfailing Chapter (pg. 93 to pg. 101)

Figurative Language Search:

1. On pg. 86, a figurative language device is used to describe Katie’s pregnancy belly. What type of
device is used? Include the quote below using proper quotation marks:

2. Find the similes on pg. 94, pg. 98 and pg. 101. Include them in the space below using proper
quotation marks.

3. Find the idiom on pg. 96 and include it in the space below using proper quotation marks.

4. On pg. 100, there are two examples of hyperbole. Find both examples and include them in the
space below using proper quotation marks.

Vocabulary:

Find definitions for the words and phrases below:

 Fever Pitch (pg. 89) –

 Abraham Lincoln (pg. 90) –
 Conundrum (pg. 95) –
 Gladiators (pg. 100) –

Comprehension Questions:

1. On pg. 90, Noah ruins a surprise for Katie. What surprise does he ruin?

5. What does Chloe learn at the end of the Unsurprised chapter? Hint: Kicking… (pg. 92)

6. What problem does Noah have on pg. 93 that most others do not?

7. What does Mr. Osborne offer Donovan if he attends the school dance? How do the teachers
entice Abigail and Noah to attend the dance? (pg. 99 to pg. 101)
Unpasteurized Chapter (pg. 102 to pg. 108) & Unsuccessful Chapter (pg. 109 to pg. 111)

Figurative Language Search:

1. On pg. 103 and pg. 110, there is three examples of idioms included. Find each of the idioms and
include them in the space below using proper quotation marks:

Vocabulary:

 Unpasteurized –
 Rousing –
 Mauve –
 Phantom –
 Culprit -

Comprehension Questions:

1. What does Noah post on YouTube that is upsetting for Katie? How does Katie find out about this
YouTube video?

2. Where are the students of the Academy for Scholastic Distinction taking a field trip? How will
this trip help them with their Human Growth and Development credits?

3. How is the “Unsuccessful,” chapter ironic? How is Dr. Schultz thankful for people that he
shouldn’t be? (pg. 111)
Unrockin Chapter (pg. 112 to pg. 120)

Figurative Language & Story Elements Search:

1. Why is the line below ironic?

“Obviously, I understood that Donovan hadn’t made any of this happen directly. He couldn’t
have possibly destroyed the Hardcastle gym, forcing them to move the dance to ours.” (pg. 113)

2. What type of character do you think Chloe is? (Hint: Static, Dynamic, Stock, etc.)

3. Chloe faces a conflict during the first few pages of this chapter. What type of conflict does Chloe
face? (Tell me is it Person vs. What?)

Vocabulary:

 Shindig –
 Heart of hearts –
 Exhilaration –
 Juxtaposition –
 Brasher –
 Beseech –
 Furtive -

Comprehension Questions:

1. What dilemma does Chloe face at the beginning of the chapter? What is one of the only things
she can find in her closet? (pg. 113 to pg. 115)

2. On pg. 115, Chloe’s father gives her a compliment. Do you agree with Chloe’s hypothesis that a
compliment loses credibility when it comes from a relative? Why or why not?

3. When Chloe first enters the dance, there seems to be a juxtaposition between the gifted
students and the normal students. What are the gifted students doing at the dance? What are
the normal students doing? (pg. 116 to pg. 117)

4. On pg. 118, Noah’s dance outfit is described. In jot notes below, detail what Noah decided to
wear to the dance:

5.
Untrustworthy Chapter (pg. 121 to pg. 136)

Figurative Language & Story Elements Search:

1. On pg. 121, Donovan uses an alliteration to speak to Noah’s appearance at the dance. What is
the alliteration that Donovan uses?

2. On pg. 122, Donovan uses two figurative language devices in a row to describe Abigail’s dance
moves. What are these two figurative language devices examples of (i.e., simile, alliteration,
etc.)? Include the figurative language devices in the space below:

3. What is a stock character? How are the Daniel’s examples of a stock character? What classic
character do they represent?

4. How does Donovan show that he is a dynamic character in this chapter? How does Donovan
start to change his behaviour?

Vocabulary:

 Schmoozing –
 Microclimate –
 Riotous –
 Jitterbug -

Comprehension Questions:

1. Who are the Daniel’s dancing with during this chapter? Do you think Donovan is partly to blame
for this prank? Why or why not?

2. Who does Donovan notice at the dance who might recognize him? What does Donovan risk to
save Tin Man?

3. What crazy move does Noah do at the end of the dance? Who is Noah trying to mimic?
Unsorry Chapter (pg. 137 to pg. 147)

Figurative Language Search:

1. What does Donovan compare Hardcastle Middle School to on pg. 139?

2. On pg. 145, there are two examples of similes. Include the similes in the space below and use
proper quotation marks:

Comprehension Questions:

1. During this chapter, Noah believes that he saved the day, but what do his classmates believe?
Why do you think they have different perspectives on this matter? (pg. 138)

2. On pg. 139, Noah explains why he likes riots. What does he like about them? How does he
compare riots to YouTube?

3. What solution does Donovan come up with for Tin Man’s missing motor? Do his classmates
agree with his plan? (pg. 140 to pg. 141)

4. What do we learn the school wants to do with Donovan? How does Chloe suggest they help
Donovan? How does Noah suggest they help Donovan? Do you think Noah will go through with
this plan? (pg. 144 to pg. 147)