"Pivot Point" Quiz
A girl with the ability to see alternate futures must choose between two drastically different paths, each with its own consequences for her love life, friendships, and family.
young adult | 343 pages | Published in 2013
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- Discuss the theme of choice and consequence in 'Pivot Point.' How does Addie’s ability to see potential futures impact the decisions she makes?
- Analyze the role of family in 'Pivot Point.' How do Addie’s relationships with her parents influence her journey throughout the novel?
- Examine the concept of identity in 'Pivot Point.' How does Addie’s struggle to balance her life in the Compound and the Norm world shape her character?
- How does Kasie West use the dual narrative structure to enhance the story? What effect does this have on the reader’s understanding of Addie’s choices?
- Explore the significance of friendship in 'Pivot Point.' How do Addie’s relationships with characters like Laila and Stephanie contribute to her development?
- Evaluate the portrayal of supernatural abilities in the novel. How does the existence of powers affect society and individual characters’ lives?
- Discuss the role of secrecy and trust in 'Pivot Point.' How do secrets impact Addie’s relationships and the plot as a whole?
- Compare and contrast the two potential futures Addie explores. What do these paths reveal about her values and priorities?
- Analyze the depiction of romantic relationships in 'Pivot Point.' How do Addie’s interactions with Trevor and Duke differ, and what do these relationships show about her?
- How does the setting of the Compound versus the Norm world contribute to the novel’s conflict? What does each setting symbolize for Addie?
- Examine the role of agency in the novel. To what extent is Addie able to control her fate, despite her abilities?
- How does Kasie West address issues of belonging and difference in the novel? In what ways does Addie feel like an outsider, and how does she cope with this?
- In what ways does 'Pivot Point' challenge the idea of a perfect future? What message does the novel offer about the unpredictability of life?
- Consider the ending of 'Pivot Point.' Was Addie’s final choice justified? Why or why not?
- How does 'Pivot Point' blend elements of science fiction with contemporary young adult themes? What makes this combination effective or ineffective?
