The Bully Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Why would the author want to include a flashback?

The author wanted to include a flashback from Allie's past to help readers understand why Allie acts the way she does when Danni gets close to her.

What does Allie say about boy bullies?

Allie says that boy bullies are all about the physical stuff like pushing, punching, and kicking, and they bully those who are smaller and weaker.

Describe what Allie says about girl bullies. Give 3 details.

Allie says girl bullies are different from boy bullies; they don't use physical violence but instead emotionally hurt others. They make their victims feel scared and cry every day.

What happened in Danni's life that led to the girls drifting apart?

Danni's stepdad got thrown into jail for robbing a gas station, which caused her to lose interest in school and start hanging out with older kids. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Allie become closer with?

Allie became closer with Caitlin. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the incident in the school bathroom between Allie and Danni.

Danni took her lipstick and wrote swear words on the walls. Allie told her to stop, and Danni responded by putting a streak of lipstick on Allie's cheek. Signup and view all the answers

What happened at Christmas after Allie was bullied?

Danni kept bullying Allie until Christmas, after which Danni was gone and nobody knew where she had gone. Signup and view all the answers

What does Allie mean when she says she was being bullied, but no one could see it?

Allie means that Danni bullied her when they were alone, but stopped when adults were present to look good in front of them. Signup and view all the answers

Summarize what happened at the end of Allie's day.

After a long school day, Allie chose to avoid talking to anyone, even Caitlin, and saw Danni waiting for her at the street leading to her house. Signup and view all the answers

When Allie sees Danni, what does she think about doing?

Allie thinks about turning back and going to school but ultimately decides to continue walking towards her house and face Danni. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the conversation that Danni and Allie have.

Danni calls Allie a rat and mocks her relationship with Justin. Allie becomes upset and pushes Danni aside as she walks quickly down the street. Signup and view all the answers

What do you think of Danni?

Danni is a real mean bully and I don't like her. Nobody should have to feel the way Allie feels. Signup and view all the answers

What do you think Allie should do?

I think Allie should confront Danni at school in front of everyone, especially Justin, to expose Danni's insecurities. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Flashback and Insights

The inclusion of a flashback reveals Allie's past, helping readers understand her reactions to Danni’s behavior.
Allie emphasizes that boy bullies typically engage in physical aggression like pushing and punching, targeting those they perceive as weaker.

Insights on Girl Bullies

Allie distinguishes girl bullies from boys, noting that girls often use psychological manipulation rather than physical violence.
They instill fear and anxiety, causing emotional distress rather than physical harm, leading victims to feel afraid each day.

Changes in Relationships

Danni's life took a downward turn after her stepdad was jailed, leading her to neglect her studies and associate with older peers.
Allie grew closer to Caitlin after drifting apart from Danni, reflecting changes in her social circles.

School Incident

In a school bathroom incident, Danni vandalizes the wall with swear words using lipstick and retaliates against Allie by marking her face.

Bullying Continuity

Allie's experience of bullying persisted throughout Grade 8 until Christmas when Danni mysteriously disappears from school.

Hidden Bullying

Allie describes a form of bullying that is not visible to adults; Danni is mean when alone with Allie but puts on a facade of niceness around adults.

End of Day Reflection

After a taxing school day, Allie avoids social interactions and notices Danni waiting outside the school gate, representing ongoing anxiety.

Confrontation with Danni

During their encounter, Danni insults Allie and mocks her relationship with Justin, pushing Allie to react by moving past Danni.

Perception of Danni

Danni is characterized as a mean bully whose actions contribute to Allie’s emotional turmoil, highlighting toxic behavior in relationships.

Recommendations for Allie

There’s a suggestion that Allie should confront Danni publicly at school, asserting that Danni’s bullying stems from her own insecurities.

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Description

Explore the key concepts from Chapter 2 of 'The Bully' by Liz Brown. This quiz covers significant themes such as flashbacks and perspectives on bullying. Test your understanding and insights related to the characters and their motivations.