Novel "Flipped" Chapter 9

Why was Bryce uncomfortable about the Bakers coming over for dinner?

• He didn't like their cooking

• He was worried the egg incident might come up

• He thought his parents wouldn't get along with them

• He was embarrassed about his house

Answer explanation

Bryce was uncomfortable about the Bakers coming over for dinner because he was worried the egg incident might come up, which likely refers to an embarrassing or awkward situation he wanted to avoid discussing.

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What did Bryce's mother plan to serve for dinner with the Bakers?

• Barbecue

• Fried chicken

• Poached salmon and crab risotto

• Spaghetti and meatballs

Answer explanation

Bryce's mother planned to serve poached salmon and crab risotto for dinner with the Bakers, which is a more sophisticated choice compared to the other options listed.

How did Bryce initially try to deal with his discomfort about Julie?

• By talking to his parents

• By avoiding her at school

• By confronting her directly

• By pretending nothing had happened

Answer explanation

Bryce initially dealt with his discomfort about Julie by avoiding her at school. This choice reflects his struggle to confront his feelings directly, opting instead for distance to manage his emotions.

What did Bryce realize about Julie's appearance in class?

• She had changed her hairstyle

• She looked like the picture in the newspaper

• She was wearing new clothes

• She looked upset with him

Answer explanation

Bryce realized that Julie's appearance in class resembled the picture in the newspaper, indicating a notable similarity that caught his attention.

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How did Garrett discover the newspaper clipping of Julie?

• Bryce showed it to him

• He found it in Bryce's locker

• He saw it

  in Bryce's binder

• Bryce's sister told him about it

Answer explanation

Garrett discovered the newspaper clipping of Julie when he found it in Bryce's locker. This choice is correct as it directly indicates how he came across the clipping, unlike the other options.

What was Bryce's initial reaction when Garrett saw the newspaper clipping?

• He laughed it off

• He got angry and defensive

• He calmly explained the situation

• He pretended not to know what it was

Answer explanation

Bryce's initial reaction was to laugh it off, indicating he did not take the situation seriously or felt threatened by the newspaper clipping.

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Where did Bryce finally get a chance to talk to Garrett privately?

• In the cafeteria

• After school

• In the back corner of the library

• During gym class

Answer explanation

Bryce finally got a chance to talk to Garrett privately in the back corner of the library, which provided a quiet and secluded space away from others, unlike the other options.

What did Garrett say that made Bryce very angry?

• He teased Bryce about liking Julie

• He made an insensitive comment about Julie's family

• He threatened to tell everyone about the newspaper clipping

• He refused to listen to Bryce's explanation

Answer explanation

Garrett made Bryce very angry by threatening to tell everyone about the newspaper clipping, which likely involved sensitive information that Bryce wanted to keep private.

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After their conversation, how did Bryce feel about Garrett?

• Relieved that he had confided in his friend

• Worried that Garrett would spread rumors

• Angry and wanting to "deck" him

• Confused about their friendship

Answer explanation

Bryce felt angry and wanted to 'deck' Garrett after their conversation, indicating a strong negative reaction rather than relief, worry, or confusion about their friendship.

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What realization did Bryce have about his father at the end of the chapter?

• His father was proud of him

• His father was similar to Garrett in his attitudes

• His father wanted to cancel the dinner with the Bakers

• His father understood Julie's situation better than he did

Answer explanation

At the end of the chapter, Bryce realizes that his father's attitudes mirror those of Garrett, indicating a shared perspective that he had not recognized before.

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