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Who does Donovan want a refund from?

ancestry.com

What did Donovan's ancestor do in the Civil War?

Jump off a battlement

What did Donovan's mother call him?

Reckless

What did the school psychologist say about Donovan?

<p>Poor impulse control</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Donovan test his sister's swimming skills?

<p>Throw darts at a pool float</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Donovan do to the llamas at the zoo?

<p>Spit at them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Donovan voted in school?

<p>Most Likely to Wind Up in Jail</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Donovan say over the PA system?

<p>Our fans are great; our team is nifty! We're going to be blown out by fifty!</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was in the office with Donovan?

<p>The two Daniels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Donovan in the office?

<p>Awaiting sentence for a spitball war</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Donovan's school?

<p>Hardcastle Middle School</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the detention supervisor?

<p>Mr. Fender</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was watching the security camera feed from the gym?

<p>Mr. Fender</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Donovan see when he had 'The Moment'?

<p>The statue of Atlas</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Donovan, what did the bronze sculpture of Atlas look like?

<p>A reject from The Biggest Loser</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Donovan do to Atlas?

<p>He hit it with a branch so hard that the branch shattered</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened after Donovan hit Atlas?

<p>The sphere on top snapped off and rolled away</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't the sphere hit the cars in the parking lot?

<p>It bounced off an upturned curbstone and caromed toward the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

On which ship did James Donovan travel?

<p>The Titanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Dr. Schultz's only rule?

<p>No screw ups</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Dr. Schultz's secretary call him back into the office?

<p>She needed the list of new candidates for the gifted program</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't they get a replacement globe for Atlas?

<p>The foundry had gone out of business five years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Donovan's sister?

<p>Katie</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Katie move back home?

<p>Her husband was deployed in Afghanistan with the Marines</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Donovan call Katie 'Miss Goodyear'?

<p>She was seven months pregnant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Beatrice?

<p>Brad's dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who called Donovan down to the office the day after the incident with the Atlas statue?

<p>Mr. Fender</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Beatrice do to the Curtis family?

<p>She snapped at Mom's hand and gave Katie a warning growl</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Beatrice like?

<p>Donovan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was in the letter that came from Donovan's school?

<p>He was selected to attend the Academy for Scholastic Distinction (ASD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How gifted did Katie say Donovan was?

<p>As gifted as a caterpillar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Chloe's first hypothesis?

<p>&quot;Being gifted is not a gift. A gift you get for nothing. This you have to pay for.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Abigail's greatest fashion statement?

<p>Her white lab coat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has Chloe scored on every SAT test since 6th grade?

<p>A perfect 2400</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Donovan do in elementary school?

<p>He jumped off the roof with a Gymboree parachute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What three movies are referenced in Ungifted?

<p>The Matrix, Return of the Jedi and Star Wars</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Osborne tell anyone he met for the first time?

<p>I am the great and powerful Oz</p> Signup and view all the answers

What special program do they work on in Mr. Donovan's room?

<p>Robotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first thing Donovan did to the robot?

<p>Broke the fork of the lifting mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Donovan call the robot?

<p>Tin Man</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Chloe think were the advantages of what she called 'real school'?

<p>Dances, parties, pep rallies, and sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the outside of the Academy look like on a sunny day, and why?

<p>A jewel-encrusted palace because it was covered with solar panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was different about the toilets at the Academy?

<p>They had different flush settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the principal at the Academy?

<p>Mr. Del Rio</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was practically Donovan's middle name?

<p>&quot;Well, Couldn't Resist&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Donovan describe his classmate, Noah?

<p>A four-foot-eleven praying mantis suffering from extreme malnutrition, with a long nose and glasses that were last in style when Truman was President.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who makes random factual statements when she is stressed out?

<p>Jacey</p> Signup and view all the answers

What used to be one of Donovan's favorite hangouts?

<p>The Hardcastle Mall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Donovan banned from the mall?

<p>For swimming in the fountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Donovan really consider himself as doing at the Academy?

<p>Hiding out</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Relationships

  • Donovan seeks a refund from ancestry.com after learning about his ancestor's embarrassment during the Civil War.
  • Donovan is viewed by his mother as reckless and exhibits poor impulse control, according to the school psychologist.
  • Donovan's sister is named Katie, who moved back home due to her husband's deployment in Afghanistan. She is seven months pregnant.
  • Donovan’s loyal dog, Beatrice, dislikes Katie but shows affection for Donovan.

School Context

  • Donovan is in trouble for a spitball war and is awaiting punishment in the office alongside his best friends, referred to as the two Daniels.
  • Hardcastle Middle School is where Donovan faces disciplinary action and is humorously voted "Most Likely to Wind Up in Jail."
  • Detention is supervised by Mr. Fender, who watches the security camera footage capturing Donovan's antics.

Symbolism and Incidents

  • A pivotal moment occurs when Donovan strikes the statue of Atlas, resulting in the sphere on top breaking off and rolling away.
  • Donovan humorously perceives the bronze Atlas sculpture as a "reject from The Biggest Loser."
  • He describes his classmate Noah in an exaggerated way, depicting him as an undernourished praying mantis.

Academic Environment

  • Donovan is unexpectedly selected to attend the Academy for Scholastic Distinction (ASD) but is viewed by his sister as lacking any true giftedness.
  • Chloe is a standout student who consistently scores a perfect 2400 on tests, while Abigail is known for her signature white lab coat.
  • Robotics is a significant subject in Donovan's new classroom, where he accidentally breaks a robot’s lifting mechanism.

Governance and Facilities

  • The Academy is described as a "jewel-encrusted palace" due to its solar panel-covered exterior.
  • Toilet facilities at the Academy have distinctive flush settings, emphasizing the school's upscale nature.
  • Mr. Del Rio serves as the principal of the Academy.

Humor and Social Commentary

  • Donovan's humorous mindset comes through in his antics — throwing darts at a pool float to test swimming skills and declaring over the PA system with a comical twist.
  • The narrative conveys a playful critique of academic pressures where being considered "gifted" is contrasted with Donovan's clumsy reputation.
  • Jacey, another character, copes with stress by delivering random factual statements, showcasing different personality types within the student body.

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