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Bystander Part I Study Guide
Characters
Eric Hayes
bystander, plays guitar, walks dogs, if he didn’t think something was funny he walked
away, pretended not to see
Griffin Connolly
bully, pretty, father gives him a black eye, the leader, uses charm to manipulate
David Hollenback
victim, gets ketchup thrown on him, twisted into a pretzel, desperate for
acceptance, “Sticks and stones…..”
Cody
weasel, very loyal
Rudy Hayes
Eric’s little brother, birthday money stolen
Mr. Connelly
six-four, 275 lbs., retired cop, not very nice, problem drinker
Mrs. Connelly
not present, away, on a trip
Mr. Hayes
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Dad, schizophrenia, watered-down version of himself
Mrs. Hayes
protective, strict
Mary O’Malley
doesn’t want to be a bully any longer, “I haven’t done anything, why does
It feel like I did?”
Mr. Scofield
teacher, “we do what we’re told”
Vocabulary
Fleeing (pg. 1)
used as a negative connotation “desperate to get away”
Hit an impasse (pg. 93
not able to agree or compromise
Slander
a malicious, mean-spirited report with intention to hurt someone
Comprehension
Presence (pg. 11)
know the cause and effect of Griffin’s “presence.” “Griffin had a way…….”
Author’s MAIN reason for describing Griffin the way he does (pg. 11 – “Griffin had a way……”)
What is the mood set by the author through an interaction (pg. 12) in which Griffin asks for the ball, followed by
his face turning into a mask?
Choose a character trait vocabulary word from a description of Eric (pg. 29) daily school routine. “Each day…..
…..with the boy scouts.”
Make an inference (pg. 33) about Eric. “Eric gave him a nod, an almost imperceptible chin lift………….
………a party to it.”
Define imperceptible, what is the meaning of “a party to it” (pg. 33)
The character trait the author BEST reveals (pg. 41) “Oh, too bad,” Griffin said,………Strange.”
Pg. 42 “After Griffin’s conversation………..a better place.” Is it a flashback, suspense, conflict, or dramatic
Irony?
Pg. 42 What character trait does the author reveal about Griffin?“Griffin is hungry but………..my new buddy.”
Pg. 47 Mrs. Hayes is charmed by Griffin because? “I think of my own grandmother……..lives upstate.”
Pg. 53 What point of view does the author show (pg. 53) for Griffin that is a recurring topic in the novel.
Pg. 66 The organizational text structure of “The drugs helped in………in his father.”
Pg. 75
Describe why the author writes “the fly that got swatted,” “the spider without legs,” to illustrate
David’s nature/personality/traits
Describe how the author uses flashback.
Pg. 93 What is meant by the phrase “survival of the fittest?”
Pg. 93 Griffin illustrates his analogy (comparison) of middle school to? “Hallenback is like……….that’s
life.”
Pg. 107 What can a reader infer about Chrissie during Mr. Floyd’s discussion on bullying? “Chrissie made it
………….by everything.”
Pg. 112 Mr. Scofield explains the Milgram Experiment to his class. What is the author’s MAIN purpose for
Including it in plot?
A possible theme from the story is:
**The last TEN questions have to do with vocabulary. Make sure you understand any unfamiliar words in
chapters 1-18.**
Test is Monday, October 12. 60 pts. You CAN do well. Reread, analyze, and ask questions.