1. "It is my first morning of high school. I have seven new notebooks, a skirt I hate, and a
stomachache." What do you think the narrator conveys using this tone in this quote? Do you
think the narrator will maintain this tone throughout the first section? Why or why not?

2. The narrator introduces her art teacher as "Mr. Freeman." Up to this point, the narrator has
assigned teachers and students creative nicknames. What do you think is the significance of her
using his real name, as well as the name in general?

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