Understanding Julie's Home and Relationships

In Chapter 8, Julie reflects on her family's financial struggles and the impact of her Uncle David on their lives. She decides to improve their yard, despite it being a rental property, and receives unexpected help from Bryce's grandfather, Chet. Through their interactions, Julie learns about looking beyond appearances and reflects on her feelings towards Bryce.

What initially made Julie start to see her home differently?

• Her father's truck

• Her mother's complaints

• Bryce calling it a dive

• The new development nearby

What did Julie's father reveal about their house?

• It was inherited from grandparents

• It was owned by Mr. Finnegan

• It was a temporary rental

• They were planning to sell it

Why did Julie's parents not fix the yard?

• They didn't care about the yard

• It was the landlord's responsibility

• They didn't know how

• They didn't have time

Who is Uncle David?

• Julie's cousin

• Julie's neighbor

• Julie's father's brother

• Julie's teacher

What did Julie's parents argue about?

• Julie's school performance

• Sending Uncle David to government care

• Fixing the yard

• Moving to a new house

Who helped Julie with the yard work?

• Chet, Bryce's grandfather

• Her brothers

• Her father

• Bryce

What did Chet teach Julie about?

• How to ride a bike

• How to prune bushes

• How to paint a house

• How to build a fence

Why did Julie feel conflicted about Bryce?

• He had ignored her

• He had thrown away her eggs

• He had been mean to her

• He had moved away

What did Chet compare people to?

• Eggs

• Houses

• Books

• Trees

What did Julie decide to do about the yard?

• Ask the landlord to fix it

• Leave it as it is

• Move to a new house

• Fix it herself