The Perks of

Being a
Wallflower
By Stephen Chbosky

Name: _______________________________________________
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Table of Contents

Throughout the Novel …………….………….………………….....… 3,4

Part 1 ………………………………..……………………………………… 5
Part 2 …………………………………..…………………………….…….. 6
Part 3 …………………………………………..………………….……….. 7
Part 4 & Epilogue ……….…………………..…………………………… 8

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 Throughout the Novel
The following activity is meant to be completed as you are reading the novel; it is
not linked to a specific part. Don’t forget to add to them throughout your reading.

Character Profile
Choose one of the main characters from the book. Fill-out the following
information sheet about them. If by the end of the book, some of the information is
missing, make up an answer about the character that you imagine he/she would
give.

Name:
Age:
Male or Female
Where does he/she live?
Who is his/her best friend?
Describe his/her personality:

Describe the character’s physical appearance:

Does this character remind you of yourself or anyone else you know? Why?

Would you like to be friend with this character? Why?

Fill in the favorites of your character as you imagine them.

Color Food
Animal Hobby
Sport Music
Place to go Thing to do
Notes and Quotes

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Using the table below, on one side write down six important quotations of your
choice, and on the other side comment on and explain your choice.

Quotation Comment

Part 1: p.4-26
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 Answer the following questions in your own words with complete sentences
whenever possible.

1. What disturbing announcement did Mr. Vaughn make at school?

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2. Who was Charlie's favorite person in the world? What did he do to make this person cry?
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3. What is the name of the song that Charlie really likes?

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4. Describe the situation that Charlie’s sister was in with her boyfriend.
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5. What secret does Charlie's father ask him to keep?

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6. What advice regarding women does Patrick give Charlie?

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7. When Bill says to Charlie, “We accept the love we think we deserve,” what does he mean?
How does this apply to Charlie so far?
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8. Why did Charlie let the air out of Dave's tires?

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9. Why is Sam angry with Bob at the party?

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10. What compliment does Patrick give Charlie? Explain what it means
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11. What do we learn about Patrick and Brad? Why do you think Brad is so nervous compared to
Patrick?
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Part 2: p.26-55
Answer the following questions in your own words with complete sentences
whenever possible.

1. Why did Brad go to rehabilitation?

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2. What causes Charlie's grandfather to cry?

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3. What does Charlie give thanks for on Thanksgiving?

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4. What "Secret Santa" gift does Charlie receive from Patrick? Why?
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5. Why does Sam kiss Charlie?

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6. Why does Charlie's dad abruptly stop the car on the way to Ohio?
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7. What bad thing happened to Aunt Helen when she was young?
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8. What makes Charlie finally understand the ending of the poem he read to Patrick?
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Part 3: p.55-79
Answer the following questions in your own words with complete sentences
whenever possible.

1. What caused Charlie to pass out in the snow?

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2. What is different about the Sadie Hawkins dance?

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3. Who is the first person to ever really count on Charlie?

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4. Why is Charlie's sister so distracted?

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5. How was Sam wrong about Mary Elizabeth?
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6. Why does Charlie not like dating Mary Elizabeth?

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7. What upsets Charlie when Patrick and Sam come to his house for dinner?
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 8. How does Mary Elizabeth respond to Charlie’s gift?
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9. Why did Mary Elizabeth end things with Charlie?

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10. Why does Charlie call Bob?

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Part 4 + Epilogue: p.79-120

Answer the following questions in your own words with complete sentences
whenever possible.

1. What does Charlie ask Susan that upsets her?

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2. What does Charlie learn from Bob about Patrick?

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3. What was Charlie's involvement in the cafeteria incident?

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4. What causes Patrick to stop drinking?

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5. Why did Sam and Craig break up?

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6. Why does Charlie's sharing the comments made by the sportscaster about his brother almost get
him into trouble?

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7. How does Sam gain closure regarding her breakup with Craig?
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8. What criticism does Sam have about Charlie?

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9. What discovery does Charlie make during the dream he has at Sam's?
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