Willow Chance: Character & Relationships Quiz

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What language does Willow Chance learn to speak?

Vietnamese

What name do most people call James Chance?

Jimmy

What did Willow wear on the first day of school?

her gardening outfit

What is the first and last name of Willow's counselor?

Dell Duke Signup and view all the answers

When Willow finds out that her parents died, what are the four words she hears the police officers say to her counselor?

There's been an accident. Signup and view all the answers

What was the day and month that Willow was adopted?

7/7, July 7th Signup and view all the answers

What is Willow Chance's favorite color?

red Signup and view all the answers

How many hours and minutes does Willow Chance need to sleep each night?

7 hours and 47 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Z' stand for in Margaret Z. Buckle, Willow's best and only friend in elementary school?

Nothing - she did not have a middle name, she made up the middle initial. Signup and view all the answers

What outfit does Willow decide to wear to her first day of middle school?

her gardening outfit Signup and view all the answers

What animal that has females lead the group do Dell and Willow have a conversation about?

lemur Signup and view all the answers

What new 'category of strange' does Dell Duke add because of Willow?

genius Signup and view all the answers

How many tests does Willow take with Dell Duke at their second counseling meeting?

two Signup and view all the answers

What does Quang-Ha do while he meets with Dell Duke for counseling?

coloring, coloring pages Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ice cream place that Mai, Quang-Ha, Willow, and Dell go to on the day of the accident?

Fosters Freeze Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take Willow to finish her standardized test?

17 min and 47 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What did Willow tell Dell to do after their first meeting?

Get his blood pressure checked Signup and view all the answers

What state does Willow live in?

California Signup and view all the answers

Why was Willow sent to see the counselor Dell Duke in the first place?

Willow was accused of cheating on a test. Signup and view all the answers

What do Willow's glasses remind her of?

Mahatma Gandhi Signup and view all the answers

What does Willow say right before she left to go to the principal's office to her classmates?

"The human corpse flower has blossomed." Signup and view all the answers

What are the four groups of strange?

Misfits, oddballs, lone wolves, and weirdos Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Dell Duke's cat?

Cheddar Signup and view all the answers

Why does Willow learn to speak Vietnamese?

She made new friends who spoke Vietnamese. Signup and view all the answers

Willow's 3 major obsessions are...

the number 7, plants, medical issues Signup and view all the answers

Why was Willow called a weirdo in kindergarten?

She told the teacher that she should be concerned about the germs on the floor during nap time. Signup and view all the answers

According to Willow, what did her parents think would be her greatest challenge?

making friends Signup and view all the answers

Why was Willow accused of cheating on her standardized test?

She made a perfect score. Signup and view all the answers

What was significant about Willow's parents not responding to her phone call at the beginning of the book?

It showed that something was wrong, something bad happened. Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about Willow researching teenagers before starting middle school?

It shows that she doesn't really know how to be a teenager. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Willow visit the local shopping mall?

She wants to observe people who have medical/skin conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Willow crying behind the dumpster in the play yard when she was in kindergarten?

Her classmates called her a weirdo and it hurt her feelings. Signup and view all the answers

How does Willow refer to middle school?

forced prison camp Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character and Relationships

Willow Chance learns Vietnamese to connect with new friends who speak the language.
James Chance is affectionately called Jimmy by most people.
Willow chooses to wear her gardening outfit on her first day of middle school, reflecting her unique personality.
Dell Duke serves as Willow's counselor, providing guidance and support throughout her challenges.
Willow's best friend in elementary school is Margaret Z. Buckle, who does not have a middle name, as the "Z" is fictional.

Events and Experiences

Upon learning about her parents’ death, Willow hears police officers say, "There's been an accident."
Willow was adopted on July 7th, a date she constantly remembers.
Her first day at middle school is a significant event, representing a new chapter in her life.

Personal Traits and Interests

Willow has a favorite color: red, which is tied to her identity.
She requires exactly 7 hours and 47 minutes of sleep each night, highlighting her preference for numbers.
Willow's glasses remind her of Mahatma Gandhi, indicating her admiration for historical figures.

Academic Challenges

During a counseling session, Willow takes two tests with Dell Duke to assess her situation.
She finishes her standardized test in just 17 minutes and 47 seconds, showcasing her intelligence.
Willow is wrongfully accused of cheating on her standardized test due to her perfect score.

Willow's three major obsessions are the number 7, plants, and medical issues, reflecting her unique interests.
In kindergarten, her concern for germs during nap time led her classmates to label her a "weirdo."
The emotional toll of being called a weirdo causes Willow to cry behind the dumpster on the playground, illustrating her vulnerability.

Significant Themes

The absence of Willow's parents at the start of the book signals an underlying trauma and foreshadows upcoming events.
Willow researches teenage behaviors before starting middle school, demonstrating her awareness of social dynamics but lack of experience.
Her visit to the local shopping mall is motivated by her desire to learn more about people with medical or skin conditions.

Struggles with Identity

Willow categorizes people into four groups of "strange": misfits, oddballs, lone wolves, and weirdos, highlighting her perspective on social groups.
She views middle school as a "forced prison camp," expressing her discomfort with the environment.
Her ongoing struggles with friendship and acceptance are rooted in her belief that making friends is her greatest challenge, as perceived by her parents.

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Test your knowledge of Willow Chance and her journey through middle school. Explore her relationships, personal traits, and significant events in her life. This quiz delves into the unique characteristics that define her story.