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Whirligig
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Paul Fleischman
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What is the significance in Ch. 4 of Whirligig? It makes no reference to either building or seeing a whirligig, and I can't make the connection. Is it about a relative of Lea's? What's the meaning?
How does the whirligig affect Stephanie in Chapter 2?
In chapter 3, "The Afterlife," of the book "Whirligig," how does Brent seem to be changing?
What does the whirligig symbolize in chapter 6, "Bellevue, Washington," in the book "Whirligig?"
What is Alexandra's main conflict in chapter 2 of Whirligig?
In "Apprentices" in Whirligig, what is Brent and how is he able to fulfill this? Why is the chapter called "Apprentices"?
What are six quotes from Whirligig by Paul Fleischman that show Brent's immaturity?
In chapter 8 of Whirligig, with reference to Brent’s journey so far and the experience of the grandmother, discuss the idea of “forgiveness.” What can forgiveness mean in this context?
Why is the chapter called "Twinkle Twinkle little Star"?
Where did Jenny and her grandmother go in Chapter 8 of the book Whirligig?
Although he continues to seek anonymity, what does Brent learn about community in Whirligig?
Describe Brent's homelife, including his relationship with his parents, before he goes to the party in the book Whirligig.
To what extent does Brent welcome his move from Atlanta to Chicago?
In the "Miami, Florida" chapter of Whirligig by Paul Fleischman, what is the character's main conflict? How does the character come across one of Brent's whirligigs? What effect does the whirligig seem to have on this character’s life? And what aspects of this Puerto Rican immigrant’s life can you relate to?
How does the chess game in the first chapter symbolize Brent’s understanding of his life?
In Whirligig, how does Jenny change over the course of chapter 8?
In Whirligig by Paul Fleischman, how does the whirligig affect Flaco?
How does Brent change from beginning to end of Whirligig by Paul Fleischman?
In Chapter 5, is there evidence that Brent has never before had to take care of himself? Explain.
Who does Brent meet in chapter 7 of Whirligig?
How does building the whirligig affect Brent in Washington?
In Chapter 9, what is the name of the woman who helps Brent build the whirligig?
What are the main themes of Whirligig by Paul Fleischman?
Why does Alexandra feel that the spot by the whirligig is the perfect place to visualize good things?
What did Flaco want most in the book Whirligig?
What do the characters in Whirligig have in common with Brent?
In Fleischman's Whirligig, how does Brent know Jonathan?
In Chapter 6 of Whirligig, what does Tony ask for on his birthday? What does he receive? Also, what pledge does he break when no one is looking?
How do the whirligigs positively affect the people who see them?
In Whirligig's Chapter 3, what is a symbol (other than the whirligig) appearing in that chapter and what effect does it have on Brent?
How did Brent change dramatically in Whirligig?
Who is Flaco in the book Whirligig by Paul Fleischman?
What fifteen words are essential to understand the book Whirligig by Paul Fleischman?
What are three instances when music influenced or affected Brent in Whirligig by Paul Fleischman?
What are two stressors at the party Brent attends in chapter 1 of Whirligig?
Who is Jenny from whirligig?
What hobbies does Brent pick up while on his trip?
Who are Brent's apprentices in Chapter 7 of the book Whirligig by Paul Fleischman?
In Whirligig by Paul Fleischman, what does Brent learn when making the whirligig in Maine?
What similes appear in chapter 5 of "Whirligig"?
What changes do the main characters of Whirligig go through?
Who is Chaz?
In Chapter 9 of Whirligig, what are the five comparisons of whirligigs to other objects/people?
In Whirligig, why does Brent begin to forgive himself for Lea's death?
What were the Zamoras' goals for having Brent complete the task with the whirligig?
In Whirligig by Paul Fleischman, what is Alexandra trying to do for Steph?
In chapter seven of "Whirligig," what whirligig does Brent make?
What are the allusions in Whirligig?
In Fleischman's Whirligig, what is the real reason the strange man asks Brent for directions?
Why did Flaco and his family move to the US in Whirligig?