Orbiting Jupiter
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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?

  • 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?

  • Mr. Smith
  • Ms. Anderson
  • Mrs. Johnson
  • Mrs. Stroud (correct)

Why does Joseph refuse to take the school bus?

<p>The bus driver hassles him for having a child at a young age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What becomes a daily ritual for Joseph and Jack despite the frigid winter?

<p>Walking to school (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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