Westbrook Academy Chapter One Quiz

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What is Eden's primary concern as she starts her senior year?

  • She feels overwhelmed by college applications. (correct)
  • She is anxious about leaving her friends behind.
  • She is worried about her father's punctuality.
  • She wants to avoid arguments with her mom.

What job did Eden have over the summer?

  • Interning at a magazine.
  • Babysitting for local families.
  • Fact-checking obituaries for a local newspaper. (correct)
  • Working at a yacht club.

How does Eden react to Chris's photo on Instagram?

  • She comments negatively on it.
  • She ignores it completely.
  • She double-taps the photo subconsciously. (correct)
  • She shares it with her mom.

What is Eden doing while her mom talks to her?

<p>Scrolling through Instagram. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Julian's attitude toward Eden's personal life?

<p>He is nosy and makes jokes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Zeke do when Eden attempts to hug him?

<p>He shifts away. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Odessa respond to Zeke's moodiness when she greets him?

<p>She laughs and taunts him. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Eden's initial impression of her new roommate, Caitlyn?

<p>Hostility and dislike. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Eden think of Julian's presence in the house?

<p>She finds the dynamic gross. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Caitlyn apologize for when she meets Eden?

<p>For how she treated Zeke. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who is Eden?

The main character of the story, a high school senior who is preparing for the final year of school. She is focused on her college applications and seems to be having some conflict with her father and her mother's relationship.

Who is Julian?

Eden's mother's not-boyfriend. He appears to be a casual presence in Eden's life and is not well-liked by Eden. His name suggests a potential for conflict or a lack of commitment in the relationship.

Who is Eden's dad?

Eden's father, though his role is limited in this excerpt, seems to be unavailable or absent. His absence is a source of frustration for Eden and her mother.

Who is Chris?

A character described as a past love interest of Eden. He ghosted her after a period of seeming interest, suggesting a potential for emotional turmoil or unresolved feelings.

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What does it mean to be 'ghosted'?

This refers to the act of disappearing suddenly from someone's life without explanation, often after leading them on or building a connection. It implies a lack of respect or consideration in the relationship.

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Eden's Return to Westbrook Academy

The protagonist, Eden, has returned to Westbrook Academy, a prestigious boarding school, for her senior year and is reunited with her brother Zeke and best friend Odessa.

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Zeke's Distant Behavior

Zeke, Eden's brother, is displaying a cold and distant attitude towards his family, particularly Eden.

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Caitlyn's Apology to Zeke

Caitlyn, a former antagonist in the story, attempts to mend her relationship with Zeke, but Eden is skeptical of her sincerity.

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Eden and Odessa's Wary Attitude

Eden and Odessa, close friends, have a history of tension with Caitlyn and are clearly wary of her intentions.

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The Past Conflict with Zeke

The tension between Eden and Caitlyn revolves around a past conflict involving Zeke, suggesting a potential source of future conflict.

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Study Notes

Chapter One: Reporting Day

  • Eden, a senior, is apprehensive about her final year at Westbrook Academy. She's distracted by her mother's new boyfriend, Julian, and also by Chris, a former admirer who ghosted her.

  • Eden's father, a prominent figure, is late for reporting day, causing discomfort in the family dynamic.

  • Julian, Eden's mother's boyfriend, is perceived as inappropriate by Eden's father.

  • Zeke, Eden's brother, is also attending Westbrook and displays a strained relationship with his family

  • The initial encounter with Caitlyn, Eden's new roommate, is tense due to Caitlyn's past involvement with Zeke. Caitlyn attempts to apologize for her actions.

School and Social Dynamics

  • Westbrook Academy is a prestigious school, with an environment of wealth and pretension.

  • The cafeteria is described as a place where high-status students gather.

  • Eden and Odessa encounter high status students like Chris, Thorne, and Roman, eliciting jealousy and social observation from Odessa.

Conflict and Tension

  • Tension exists between Eden's father and Julian.

  • Zeke has a strained relationship with his family, notably his parents.

  • Conflict arises between Zeke and Roman over an accident in the cafeteria, drawing Eden's intervention.

  • Caitlyn's past actions cause tension with Eden and Odessa.

Relationships and Emotions

  • Eden grapples with her relationships with Chris, Odessa, Zeke and Caitlyn.

  • Odessa is portrayed in a vibrant, social and competitive way, who embodies a strong desire to fit in through friendships and relationships.

  • Zeke and Eden share a strained relationship evident throughout much of the first chapter.

  • The introduction of new characters creates tension, and sets the stage for future conflicts.

  • Eden demonstrates a level of maturity, resilience, and control in the face of various challenges.

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