1.) In the book, Orbiting Jupiter, Jack consistently counts Joseph's smiles throughout the book. Why?
2.) Compare and contrast the different ways that Mr. Canton and Coach Swieteck think about and treat Joseph, include information from past readings.
3.) There is a sentence after the locker room incident that completely stops two different adults from lecturing. Write the sentence below and explain why it's so powerful.
4.) If Jack had not gotten involved, how would that have affected the relationship between Joseph and Jack?
5.) Mr. Brook is one of the antagonists of this story. List specific instances of this character saying and doing negative things that set him up as the antagonist.
6.) List the steps taken to try to let Joseph see Jupiter before he takes his visitation into his own hands.
7.) What name did the librarian give Jack?
8.) What would YOU have said to the librarian to convince her to let Joseph meet Jupiter?
9.) Why did Joseph's father come back?
10.) Why did Joseph go with his dad? Was it the right thing to do?