WebQuest Quiz

The Clique by Lisi Harrison

Download  the quiz and then answer the questions either in writing or in a word document. Use a paragraph format.

Each question aligns with the number on the links page.

1. How many different kinds of Hot Drinks are there on the Starbucks menu, and what is the purpose of having so many options?  How do Massie, Alicia, Kristen, and Dylan try to “individualize” themselves in the story, and do they succeed?

2. What are the different membership fees for Orchid Club?  Who is the club intended for?  How exclusive is it?  How does Massie exclude others and how does it affect her life?

3. How much would it cost to purchase one of the Hermes “best selling” cashmere shawls?  Why do you think the girls in Massie’s clique are willing to spend money for clothing brand name?  How do these girls define themselves?

4. What is the premise of Geraldo’s New Show, “Geraldo at Large”?  What does it aim to do?  How might Alicia feel about her father’s up and coming project since it is concerned with the “average person”?

5. What are some of the newest features of Instant Messaging, and how does Claire take advantage of Massie by using them?  Why is this type of communication such a powerful tool for her?

6. What are the features of Mac Concealer?  In what way does Massie conceal her true thoughts and feelings throughout the novel? 

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of attending a private school?  How is Octavian Country Day School similar to Rye Country Day School?

8. Explain three advantages of following the Atkin’s diet.  How much of Dylan’s self image is connected with her outward appearance, and how does a diet fit in with her desire for control concerning that image?