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Who is the narrator of the novel Jake, Reinvented?
Who is the narrator of the novel Jake, Reinvented?
Nick
Who is the star quarterback of the Broncos?
Who is the star quarterback of the Broncos?
Todd
Who is the new kid in town known for hosting wild parties?
Who is the new kid in town known for hosting wild parties?
Jake
After the first party, Rick goes with Jake to meet ______, Jake's keg supplier.
After the first party, Rick goes with Jake to meet ______, Jake's keg supplier.
What role does Jake Garrett take on the football team after moving to the district?
What role does Jake Garrett take on the football team after moving to the district?
How did Didi and Jake know one another?
How did Didi and Jake know one another?
What item does Rick find in Jake's room that indicates his academic achievements?
What item does Rick find in Jake's room that indicates his academic achievements?
Why is Jake scrambling to clean up after the party in chapter 5?
Why is Jake scrambling to clean up after the party in chapter 5?
What status symbol replaced Jake's mother after his parents' divorce?
What status symbol replaced Jake's mother after his parents' divorce?
What details demonstrate that Jake Garrett is incredibly smart?
What details demonstrate that Jake Garrett is incredibly smart?
What was Rick's disappointing experience with Jennifer during his sophomore year?
What was Rick's disappointing experience with Jennifer during his sophomore year?
What does Rick realize about Jake's and Didi's outing?
What does Rick realize about Jake's and Didi's outing?
What type of courses is Jake taking at Fitzgerald High School?
What type of courses is Jake taking at Fitzgerald High School?
How does Jake earn money for his parties?
How does Jake earn money for his parties?
What does Jake tell Rick about Didi's feelings toward Todd at the pep rally?
What does Jake tell Rick about Didi's feelings toward Todd at the pep rally?
Why does Nelson Jaworski claim he can't face the field?
Why does Nelson Jaworski claim he can't face the field?
What happens during the game in chapter 10 that affects Jake's popularity?
What happens during the game in chapter 10 that affects Jake's popularity?
What rumor begins to circulate about Jake in chapter 11?
What rumor begins to circulate about Jake in chapter 11?
What does Jake insist Didi do during their date?
What does Jake insist Didi do during their date?
What unusual behavior does Didi exhibit at Jake's party?
What unusual behavior does Didi exhibit at Jake's party?
What vehicle crashes into the house during the party?
What vehicle crashes into the house during the party?
What does Rick realize about Jennifer in chapter 13?
What does Rick realize about Jennifer in chapter 13?
How does Rick describe Jake's attitude towards confronting Todd?
How does Rick describe Jake's attitude towards confronting Todd?
How does the crowd at the party react to Todd's accusations toward Jake?
How does the crowd at the party react to Todd's accusations toward Jake?
What happens when Nelson attacks Jake?
What happens when Nelson attacks Jake?
What crime is Jake charged with in connection to Nelson's condition?
What crime is Jake charged with in connection to Nelson's condition?
What does the deadbolt on Jake's bedroom door show?
What does the deadbolt on Jake's bedroom door show?
Who are Jake's only friends that attend the hearing?
Who are Jake's only friends that attend the hearing?
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Study Notes
Characters
- Nick serves as the narrator of Jake, Reinvented.
- Todd is the star quarterback for the Broncos and is in a relationship with Didi Ray.
- Jake Garrett, the new kid, throws wild parties at his home every Friday night.
Plot Elements
- After the initial party, Rick accompanies Jake to meet Marty, the keg supplier, where they exchange envelopes.
- Jake becomes the long-snapper for the Broncos, despite having no football experience prior to moving to the district.
- Jake previously tutored Didi in math, establishing their connection.
Key Objects
- Rick finds a chess trophy in Jake's room, indicating his intelligence with "Jacob Garrett - McKinley Grand Master" engraved on it.
- Jake's dad informs him of an early flight home, prompting Jake to hurry and clean the house after the party.
- A champagne-colored BMW symbolizes Jake's mother, who represents a status symbol following the divorce.
Academic Performance
- Jake is enrolled in all honors courses at Fitzgerald High School, reflecting his academic capabilities.
- He earns money by writing term papers for college students, indicating his business acumen.
Relationships and Social Dynamics
- Rick recalls a past disappointment with Jennifer during a date when she left with Todd.
- Jake and Didi navigate their feelings, using a mall outing to spend time together, despite Didi's lingering relationship with Todd.
- Didi exhibits notable changes, such as drinking at Jake's party, contrasting her previous demeanor.
Conflicts and Rumors
- Todd publicly confronts Jake at a game, leading to a shift in popularity against Jake.
- Rumors circulate about Jake's parties being a cover for drug dealing, reflecting changing perceptions.
- Didi attacks Nelson during a confrontation, knocking him unconscious with a champagne bottle.
Legal Issues
- Jake faces charges of assault related to Nelson's condition following the incident.
- The crowd at the party readily believes Todd's accusations against Jake, indicating a bias against him.
Significance of Details
- The deadbolt on Jake's bedroom door symbolizes his attempts to conceal his nerdy past.
- Dipsy and Rick are Jake's only friends who stand by him during the hearing, underscoring the theme of loyalty amidst conflict.
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