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1. Why are Evelyn and Ruby so judgmental of Renard's appearance when they meet him?

Evelyn and Ruby come from a wealthy family. Their upbringing has taught them that people with money belong in their community and those without do not. Renard's uneven pants and scuffed shoes indicate that he is not wealthy.

2. How do Ruby's food choices relate to her emotions?

Ruby is described as thick, but not fat in the book. She is self conscious about her weight and complains that her thighs touch. Ruby is tempted by food, and gets down on herself when she gives in to her cravings.

3. Nelson Junior is said to read backwards. What do you think that means?

Reading backwards likely means that Nelson Junior is dyslexic. The book is told from a point of view that limits the reader from being told directly the source of Nelson Junior's language struggles.

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