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"Captain Nobody" Quiz
When his football-star brother is injured, timid Newt Newman transforms himself into the superhero Captain Nobody to find his own courage and help others in his community.
juvenile fiction | Published in 2009
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- Discuss the character development of Newt Newman throughout the novel. How does he change from the beginning to the end of the story?
- Analyze the relationship between Newt and his older brother, Chris. How does this relationship influence Newt’s actions and decisions?
- Examine the significance of the Captain Nobody persona. What does the costume symbolize for Newt and for those around him?
- How does the theme of identity manifest in the story? Consider how Newt struggles with being overlooked and how he finds his own sense of self.
- Discuss the role of friendship in the novel. How do Newt’s friends, Cecil and JJ, help him on his journey?
- Evaluate the portrayal of family dynamics in the book. How do Newt’s parents handle Chris’s accident, and how does this affect Newt?
- What role does courage play in the story? Provide examples where Newt demonstrates bravery, either as himself or as Captain Nobody.
- Explore the theme of heroism in 'Captain Nobody.' What does it mean to be a hero in the context of the book?
- How does the author use humor and lighthearted moments to balance the more serious themes of the novel?
- Consider the role of community in the story. In what ways does the Appleton community come together, and how does this impact the characters?
- Analyze how Dean Pitchford uses first-person narration to tell Newt’s story. How does this perspective affect the reader’s understanding of Newt’s thoughts and feelings?
- Discuss the importance of overcoming fears in 'Captain Nobody.' What fears does Newt face, and how does he deal with them?
- How do secondary characters, such as Val and Ferocious the cat, contribute to Newt’s journey and the overall plot?
- Examine the use of foreshadowing in the novel. Are there any hints about the resolution of Chris’s condition or Newt’s transformation?
- Reflect on the ending of the novel. Was the resolution satisfying? Why or why not?