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What is the main focus of the novel Orbiting Jupiter?
What is the main focus of the novel Orbiting Jupiter?
- The experiences of a caseworker in Maine
- The life of a twelve-year-old boy on an organic farm
- The challenges of organic farming in Maine
- The fostering of a teenage father by a Maine family (correct)
What led Joseph to spend a month incarcerated at Stone Mountain?
What led Joseph to spend a month incarcerated at Stone Mountain?
- Assaulting a classmate
- Vandalizing school property
- Attempting to kill his teacher while high on pills (correct)
- Stealing from a local store
What is the name of the caseworker who informs the family about Joseph's background?
What is the name of the caseworker who informs the family about Joseph's background?
- Mr. Smith
- Ms. Anderson
- Mrs. Johnson
- Mrs. Stroud (correct)
Why does Joseph refuse to take the school bus?
Why does Joseph refuse to take the school bus?
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What becomes a daily ritual for Joseph and Jack despite the frigid winter?
What becomes a daily ritual for Joseph and Jack despite the frigid winter?
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Study Notes
Novel Overview
- The novel Orbiting Jupiter focuses on the story of Joseph, a teenage boy who becomes part of a foster family.
Joseph's Past
- Joseph spends a month incarcerated at Stone Mountain due to his troubled past.
Caseworker
- The caseworker, Mrs. Strunk, informs the family about Joseph's background.
Joseph's Choices
- Joseph refuses to take the school bus, showing his independence and willingness to take control of his life.
Daily Rituals
- A daily ritual for Joseph and Jack is to walk to school together, despite the harsh winter weather, symbolizing their growing bond.
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Test your knowledge of the young adult fiction novel "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt with this quiz. Delve into the story of a Maine family fostering a teenage father and explore the themes and characters in this compelling novel.
