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How did the jury treat Stargirl?
Stargirl’s appearance on ‘Hot Seat’ started off fun and chaotic but quickly turned into angry and chaotic when the jury bombarded her with hurtful comments and questions. Kevin tried to intervene to get the show back on track, but the jury was too angry.
What was the jury’s role on hot seat?
They have six chairs off to the side for a “jury.” Of course this isn’t a real jury, in a traditional sense. No one is on trial. Instead, their job is to ask tough questions. Nosy and embarrassing questions are acceptable.
How did Leo react to Stargirl’s upcoming appearance on hot seat?
” Leo is shocked because he didn’t know that Stargirl knew his name, but he manages to wave back and mouth the words, ”Hi, Cinnamon. ” The show starts out playful and light. Kevin gives his opening speech while Cinnamon perches on Stargirl’s shoulder.
How does Stargirl tell Becca Rinaldi a juror about how she feels as a cheerleader?
The next question, from a girl named Becca Rinaldi, is about why Stargirl cheers for the opposite team. She responds that she does this because she is a cheerleader. Sounds about right, right? That juror calls her a “dumb cluck.” The tone is getting nastier, and they are clearly throwing the rules out the window.
Why did Leo stop following Stargirl?
Leo is afraid of his own feelings for Stargirl, which are new and exciting for him, but Stargirl, with her uncanny perceptiveness, allows him to get used to her by being assertive but unthreatening, allowing him to keep the distance that he needs to feel comfortable with her.
Why does Leo feel uneasy about Stargirl being on the hot seat?
Leo, a good person at heart, had held back from letting Kevin put Stargirl on Hot Seat because he was afraid the students would use it as an opportunity to bring her down.
What did Leo say that really hurt Stargirl’s feelings?
Then Leo sticks his foot in his mouth, majorly. He hurts her feelings by asking her if she is trying to be a saint. But he swears he didn’t mean that to sound nasty; he’s just amazed. Then, it happens.
What was the rumor about Stargirl at school?
She spreads a rumor that Stargirl was planted by the administration to foster school spirit and the rumor spreads quickly. Leo thinks that the rumor is silly, but Kevin hopes that it is true so that he can get the scoop and expose her on their show. Stargirl continues to act oddly at school.
Why did Stargirl change her name to Stargirl?
A girl in the “jury” demands to know what was wrong with Stargirl’s birth name. Stargirl explains that her original name, Susan, was a good name, and that she simply changes her name when she feels she’s outgrown it—going from Pocket Mouse, to Mudpie, to Hullygully, to Stargirl.
What makes Stargirl so special in the book?
One thing that consistently motivates or inspires Stargirl’s acts of kindness is her innate altruistic attitude and general love for other people. Stargirl is unique in that she loves everybody… In the end Stargirl mysteriously just moved away. What is the reason for that? The author never says exactly why Stargirl and her family moved.
What did Stargirl do in the Hot Seat interview?
Stargirl begins the interview pretending that her chair is a literal “hot seat,” and theatrically leaps up, letting Cinnamon, her pet rat, loose. Leo gets prime video footage. Kevin begins asking Stargirl questions on Hot Seat, but then the jury of students takes over.