Simpler Version:
1. On what page does Bryce realize that Juli likes him? (Chapter 4, page 37)
2. Why does Juli give Bryce a sycamore tree for his birthday? (Chapter 4, page 41)
3. How does Bryce feel about the sycamore tree at first? (Chapter 4, page 43)
4. What does Juli do to get Bryce’s attention during the basketball game? (Chapter 4, page 47)
5. Why does Bryce feel embarrassed when Juli’s family comes over for dinner? (Chapter 4, page 51)
6. How does Juli react when Bryce says he doesn’t want to be friends anymore? (Chapter 5, page 61)
7. Why does Bryce feel guilty after talking to Juli at the bus stop? (Chapter 5, page 65)
8. What does Bryce’s dad tell him about Juli’s family? (Chapter 5, page 69)
9. How does Bryce’s opinion of Juli change after seeing her artwork? (Chapter 5, page 73)
10. What does Bryce do to make things right with Juli after their argument? (Chapter 5, page 79)
Same Version:
1. On what page does Bryce first realize that Juli has flipped for him? (Chapter 4, page 37)
2. Why does Juli decide to give Bryce a sycamore tree for his birthday? (Chapter 4, page 41)
3. How does Bryce feel about the sycamore tree initially? (Chapter 4, page 43)
4. What does Juli do to try to get Bryce’s attention during the basketball game? (Chapter 4, page 47)
5. Why does Bryce feel embarrassed when Juli’s family comes over for dinner? (Chapter 4, page 51)
6. How does Juli react when Bryce tells her that he doesn’t want to be friends anymore? (Chapter 5, page 61)
7. Why does Bryce feel guilty after his conversation with Juli at the bus stop? (Chapter 5, page 65)
8. What does Bryce’s dad tell him about Juli’s family? (Chapter 5, page 69)
9. How does Bryce’s opinion of Juli change after he sees her artwork? (Chapter 5, page 73)
10. What does Bryce do to try to make things right with Juli after their argument? (Chapter 5, page 79)
More Complex Version:
1. On what page does Bryce first realize that Juli has flipped for him? How does he react to this realization? (Chapter 4, page 37)
2. Why does Juli decide to give Bryce a sycamore tree for his birthday? How does this gift symbolize her feelings for him? (Chapter 4, page 41)
3. Initially, how does Bryce feel about the sycamore tree? Does his opinion change over time? (Chapter 4, page 43)
4. Describe the actions Juli takes to get Bryce’s attention during the basketball game. How does Bryce respond to her efforts? (Chapter 4, page 47)
5. When Juli’s family comes over for dinner, why does Bryce feel embarrassed? How does this incident affect their relationship? (Chapter 4, page 51)
6. Explore Juli’s reaction when Bryce tells her that he doesn’t want to be friends anymore. How does she handle this rejection? (Chapter 5, page 61)
7. After his conversation with Juli at the bus stop, why does Bryce feel guilty? How does this guilt impact his behavior towards her? (Chapter 5, page 65)
8. What does Bryce’s dad reveal to him about Juli’s family? How does this information change Bryce’s perspective? (Chapter 5, page 69)
9. Analyze how Bryce’s opinion of Juli evolves after he sees her artwork. What does this reveal about his character growth? (Chapter 5, page 73)
10. Detail the steps Bryce takes to make amends with Juli after their argument. How does this incident contribute to their overall relationship development? (Chapter 5, page 79)