What "facts" do we know about Nora? Make a list.
Vocabulary:
pester (1)
immature (1)
inevitable (13)
Chapters 3 - 4
How do Nora's parents feel about her grades? What are they useful for?
Vocabulary:
accelerate (28)
competition (29)
intense (31)
Chapters 5 - 7
Why does Nora work so hard not to let on how smart she is? What does she think will happen?
Vocabulary:
cooperate (40)
reputation (43)
cohesive (51)
observation (54)
evaluation (58)
Chapters 8 - 10
What advantages does the Internet have for a person like Nora? For any student?
Vocabulary:
trace (64)
ordeal (64)
prying (67)
immunity (74)
Chapters 11 - 14
Is Nora a good or bad person for hiding her gift? Do you think her reasons are good?
Vocabulary:
cynical (81)
velocity (82)
contradict (88)
bluff (96)
Chapters 15 - 16
What are some ways that Nora tries to be obnoxious to her teachers? Does it work? Why?
Vocabulary:
reaction (107)
expectation (109)
obnoxious (114)
Chapters 17 - 19
What are your thoughts about Nora's parents? Are they out of control? Do they have good reason to be excited?
Vocabulary:
deliberately (120)
logic (133)
Chapters 20 - 21
Is there a difference between vandalism and bombing a test on purpose? Explain.
Vocabulary:
malingering (138)
rebellion (149)
conspiracy (149)
isolate (151)
vandalism (151)
Chapter 22
What do you think the author was trying to say about testing in this book?
Vocabulary:
resolve (167)
reluctance (168)
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