What did Jeffrey get Steven as a souvenir from the hospital?
Like so many younger brothers, Jeffrey looks up to Steven. This admiration, along with Jeffrey’s natural thoughtfulness, are clear when Jeffrey comes home from his first visit to the cancer hospital in Philadelphia with a gift for his brother: a package of Steven’s favorite candy, orange Tic Tacs.
What did Mrs Galley give to Steven?
candy hearts
What did Steven discover when he got to the hospital in Philadelphia?
Steven is surprised that the call was loud enough for him to hear over the movie. Steven was surprised the hospital would have a code for when a patient’s heart stops beating. Steven was surprised Jeffrey was so used to the call that he didn’t move his eyes from the TV.
Why does Steven’s dad come home from work early?
What reward does Steven’s dad give to him for working hard in math? How does Steven react when his father scolds him? Steven’s dad comes home from work early because his mom gets worried that Steven didn’t call him and sends Steven’s dad to check on him. Why does Steven’s dad come home from work early?
What does Mr Alper do for a living?
Mr. Alper is Jeffrey and Steven’s father and he is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
What surprise does Mr W have for Steven at the end of opportunity period?
What surprise did Mr. W. have for Steven at the end of the Opportunity Period? He told Steven he wanted him to perform the conga drums as lead drummer in the Spring Concert.
Why are Steven’s special sticks so special?
What makes Steven’s “Special Sticks” so special? They are custom made just for him. They were once used by a famous drummer, Carter Beauford. They were once his dad’s sticks.
How did the ER staff react when Steven’s mother mentioned leukemia?
How did the E.R. staff react when Steven’s mother mentioned leukemia? They rushed him to Philadelphia. They told his mother to take him home and give him some fever medicine.
What does Mrs Alper do to prepare Mr Alper for his trip?
Alper do to prepare Mr. Alper for his trip? Writes pages and pages of notes. On the morning of the hospital trip, how does Steven end up starting the day?
Why do the All City Band members shave their heads?
The band members all shave their heads and girls cut their hair really short to support Jeffrey and his family.