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Who gave Doug Swieteck his New York Yankees baseball cap?

  • Joe Pepitone (correct)
  • Horace Clarke
  • Holling Hoodhood
  • Danny Hupfer

    • Where did Doug Swieteck hide Joe Pepitone's baseball cap?

  • In the basement behind the oil furnace (correct)
  • In the attic
  • Under his bed
  • In his school locker

    • Who received Horace Clarke's cap?

  • Danny Hupfer (correct)
  • Holling Hoodhood
  • Doug Swieteck
  • Joe Pepitone

    • What did Joe Pepitone give to Holling?

    <p>His jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the family's impending relocation?

    <p>The father lost his job and found a new opportunity in Marysville</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the father's employment situation before the relocation?

    <p>Unstable, leading to reliance on Ernie Eco for help with the move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's father's attitude towards their current place before the move?

    <p>Expresses lack of attachment to the current place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of the mother regarding the relocation?

    <p>The father's past behavior and the move itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is in the army in the protagonist's family?

    <p>The protagonist's older brother, Lucas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the father bring home from the A&P for packing?

    <p>Boxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggers the family's relocation?

    <p>The father's job loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the father's occupation in Marysville?

    <p>Employed at the Ballard Paper Mill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the mother react to the impending move?

    <p>Visibly quiet and expressing concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the father rely on for help with the move?

    <p>Ernie Eco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion is prevalent within the family regarding the impending relocation?

    <p>Tension and uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item of the protagonist gets passed on to others before the relocation?

    <p>His favorite baseball cap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What task did the protagonist's father go to do with Ernie Eco?

    <p>Sign forms at the Ballard Paper Mill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist do while the father and brother were out?

    <p>Explored the basement and hung a jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the father frustrated upon returning home?

    <p>The kitchen was not ready and there were no groceries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist feel after the encounter with the girl?

    <p>Belittled and ashamed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the father send the mother and brother?

    <p>To find a diner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist think of the town of Marysville?

    <p>Mundane and uninteresting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the girl imply about the protagonist's familiarity?

    <p>His unfamiliarity with a library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist do after the encounter with the girl?

    <p>Reflected on his behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist do while the mother and brother were out?

    <p>Explored the basement and hung a jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist feel about his behavior after the encounter with the girl?

    <p>Realized he was starting to sound like someone named Lucas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist do after the father and brother left?

    <p>Explored the town of Marysville</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist do after the father's return?

    <p>Engaged in a confrontational conversation with a girl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator's mother do before leaving Long Island?

    <p>She gave away her plants to their neighbors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who gave the narrator a New York Yankees jacket as a farewell gift?

    <p>Holling Hoodhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the family's new house located in Marysville?

    <p>Past the Ballard Paper Mill and a railroad yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator worried about regarding the jacket he received?

    <p>Sweating Joe Pepitone's signature off the jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped the family pack their belongings and load them onto a truck?

    <p>Ernie Eco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's concern about his brother Lucas at the new house?

    <p>There's no room for Lucas if he comes home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the narrator handling the heat in Marysville?

    <p>Struggling with the heat but still wearing the jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator trying to hide about the jacket he received?

    <p>The fact that it is actually Joe Pepitone's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's father's opinion about Lucas at the new house?

    <p>Doesn't want Lucas hanging around like he owns the place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the season in which the story is set?

    <p>Summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will the narrator's brother have to room at the new house?

    <p>With the narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the family's new house in Marysville in relation to industrial sites?

    <p>Past the Ballard Paper Mill and a railroad yard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator find under the glass case in the library?

    <p>A huge book with a single picture of a falling bird</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator draw on the glass case in the library?

    <p>The bird from the book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator describe the atmosphere in the library?

    <p>Dark, cool, and quiet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's father do when the narrator returns home?

    <p>Complains about work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's mother bring home from the diner?

    <p>Hot dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator and his brother get scolded for by their father?

    <p>Wrestling and not sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do after drawing the bird in the library?

    <p>Takes a printed card from the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the narrator climb to in the library?

    <p>The next floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator feel about the picture of the falling bird in the library?

    <p>Captivated and drawn to the image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's reaction to the hot day when he wakes up?

    <p>He describes the atmosphere in the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text end?

    <p>Abruptly, leaving the story open-ended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrative style of the text?

    <p>Informal and conversational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Spicer tell the narrator about the houses on the first run?

    <p>They are all within a couple of blocks of the deli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator find challenging about matching Mr. Spicer's hand-drawn letters to the street signs?

    <p>It wasn't easy due to his unfamiliarity with the town</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do after struggling to find the streets on the map?

    <p>Stops and asks someone for directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lil repeatedly ask the narrator about regarding Mrs. Windermere?

    <p>Whether he is going to warn Mr. Spicer about her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist offer Mrs. Windermere to gain her attention?

    <p>Lemon ice cream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the protagonist quench his thirst?

    <p>From the faucet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist need to collect from Mrs. Windermere?

    <p>$22.78 for the delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do in the bright sitting room?

    <p>Seeks Mrs. Windermere's attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist initially get dismissed as by Mrs. Windermere?

    <p>A skinny and rude delivery boy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Windermere describe the protagonist as when they first meet?

    <p>A skinny and rude delivery boy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the protagonist navigate through after realizing the need to collect payment?

    <p>A cool and dark dining room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Windermere instruct the protagonist to do in her house?

    <p>Put away groceries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist realize he needs to do after putting away groceries?

    <p>Collect $22.78 for the delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's initial purpose for encountering Mrs. Windermere?

    <p>To gain her attention and get paid for a delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do after encountering Mrs. Windermere in the bright sitting room?

    <p>Continues to seek her attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's response to Mrs. Windermere's preoccupation with writing?

    <p>Continues to seek her attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the protagonist's reaction to Lil Spicer's teasing about the bird poop?

    <p>He felt insulted and ridiculed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist avoid detection when a bird pooped on him?

    <p>By staying still and not moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the protagonist's feeling after the encounters with Lil Spicer?

    <p>Humiliated and frustrated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist's family react to his job at the bookstore?

    <p>They ridiculed him for working for tips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the protagonist's brother involved with?

    <p>A group of criminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lil Spicer do after teasing the protagonist about the bird poop?

    <p>Offered to help but didn't really mean it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the encounters with Lil Spicer and the protagonist's family cause him to feel?

    <p>Isolated and belittled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist's encounters with Lil Spicer highlight?

    <p>His sense of humiliation and lack of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist feel about his family's ridicule and Lil Spicer's teasing?

    <p>Frustrated and helpless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the protagonist's emotional state after the encounter with Lil Spicer?

    <p>Disrespected and ridiculed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist's encounters with Lil Spicer and his family's ridicule highlight?

    <p>His sense of humiliation and lack of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist feel after his encounters with Lil Spicer?

    <p>Ridiculed and insulted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the text?

    <p>The narrator's appreciation for small victories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Windermere do when the narrator tries to deliver a bill?

    <p>She ignores the narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the room where Mrs. Windermere works look like?

    <p>Cluttered and overwhelming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Windermere urge the narrator to do?

    <p>Splurge and leave her alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amount of tip does the narrator receive from Mrs. Windermere?

    <p>$2.22</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator accidentally encounter in a new room?

    <p>A serene atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the narrator eventually return to after the encounter with Mrs. Windermere?

    <p>Spicer's Deli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the narrator encounter at the library?

    <p>Mrs. Merriam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the narrator go upstairs in the library?

    <p>Where the lights are on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's journey convey?

    <p>A sense of independence and resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator appreciate amidst chaos?

    <p>Small victories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of nature does the narrator display?

    <p>Introspective and observant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Spicer warn the protagonist about?

    <p>The importance of delivering to Mrs. Windermere and receiving payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist encounter on the last delivery?

    <p>Challenging conditions, including extreme heat and a difficult path to Mrs. Windermere's house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Mrs. Windermere's house described?

    <p>Grand and impressive, with a long brick path and a large, imposing structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist hear while waiting at Mrs. Windermere's house?

    <p>The sound of typing from inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative emphasize about the protagonist?

    <p>The protagonist's determination and perseverance in completing the deliveries despite the challenges encountered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the detailed descriptions and dialogue provide insight into?

    <p>The protagonist's thoughts and emotions during the delivery process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's anticipation and apprehension add to the narrative?

    <p>Tension to the narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the protagonist's interactions with Mr. Spicer and other characters contribute to?

    <p>The development of the story and the protagonist's character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Windermere described as having in her hair?

    <p>White, wispy hair and an unusual hairstyle with pencils in her bun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text create a vivid picture of?

    <p>The protagonist's surroundings, including the neighborhood, the heat, and Mrs. Windermere's grand house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle with in the neighborhood?

    <p>Finding houses and the demanding conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's experience highlight?

    <p>The challenges and obstacles faced, including the difficulty of finding houses and the demanding conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist do after drawing the feathers?

    <p>Rolled the paper up and hid it beneath the bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the protagonist go every Saturday for the rest of August and on into September?

    <p>Marysville Free Public Library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event took place on the first Monday of September at Washington Irving Junior High School?

    <p>The Night for All the New Kids Coming to Get Acquainted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the protagonist feel about going to the Marysville Free Public Library?

    <p>Excited to show something they had done to someone who would care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug Swieteck's questioning attitude set the tone for at the new junior high school?

    <p>His experience at the school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the discomfort experienced by students during the assembly?

    <p>Lack of ventilation in the auditorium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial reaction of the protagonist's mother when he decides to leave the auditorium?

    <p>Encouragement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Principal Peattie's smile and behavior in the classroom indicate?

    <p>Friendliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug Swieteck's challenging question about bathroom rules reveal about him?

    <p>His lack of respect for authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the reading of the rules cover in the classroom?

    <p>Various aspects of school life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Doug Swieteck feel out of place in the classroom?

    <p>He is seated with seventh-graders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the grand appearance of the school, with marble floors and a well-known auditorium, suggest?

    <p>The school's financial status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the small group sessions for students?

    <p>To familiarize students with school rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial reaction of the students to Doug Swieteck's challenging question about the bathroom rules?

    <p>Laughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's decision to leave the auditorium without his mother's consent demonstrate?

    <p>Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the encounter with Principal Peattie and the school rules foreshadow for Doug Swieteck?

    <p>Social challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Powell erase from Doug's drawing?

    <p>Outline of the birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Doug's alibi for his brother during the police visit?

    <p>His brother was at home all night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is skeptical about Doug's assurance regarding his brother's innocence?

    <p>Doug's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug provide as an alibi for his brother during the police visit?

    <p>His own awake status all night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Powell mistake the Large-Billed Puffins for at the art exhibit?

    <p>Arctic Terns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impresses Mr. Powell about Doug's drawing?

    <p>Feather patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the police visit to Doug's home?

    <p>To investigate a robbery at Spicer's Deli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is suspected in the robbery at Spicer's Deli?

    <p>Doug's brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Powell teach Doug about drawing feather patterns?

    <p>To draw every detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Powell's reaction to Doug's drawing?

    <p>He asks to keep it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Doug's father's reaction to his return home late with Ernie Eco?

    <p>Skepticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the subject of the drawing lesson Mr. Powell gives Doug?

    <p>Feathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event inspires the students to dream big and build their futures?

    <p>Doug's encounter with Mr. Ferris discussing NASA's plan to send men to the moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug's encounter with Principal Peattie involve?

    <p>Humiliation for his appearance and a threat to enforce grooming standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug's brother's behavior towards him primarily demonstrate?

    <p>Lack of empathy and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evident in Doug's efforts at the library and problem-solving?

    <p>Persistence and determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Doug feel after encountering Mrs. Merriam at the library?

    <p>Disheartened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the text?

    <p>Challenges Doug faces and his resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug overhear that inspires him and his peers?

    <p>NASA's plan to send men to the moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug demonstrate in his encounter with Mr. Powell?

    <p>Commitment to his responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily emphasize about Doug?

    <p>Resilience and sense of responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evident in Doug's encounter with his brother?

    <p>Lack of empathy and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug's persistence and determination primarily show?

    <p>Commitment to his responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug's visit to the library primarily involve?

    <p>Encountering Mrs. Merriam and attempting to engage in a civil conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a central theme in the text?

    <p>The impact of family troubles on the narrator's artistic talents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who recognizes the narrator's artistic potential?

    <p>Mr. Powell and Lil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adds to the family's challenges and the narrator's struggle with their reputation?

    <p>The police's visits and suspicions about the brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily emphasize about the narrator's experience?

    <p>The impact of positive feedback on the narrator's self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates further tension in the family and community?

    <p>The police's suspicions about the brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who engages the narrator in a discussion about a painting?

    <p>Mr. Powell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's sister, Lil, interrupt?

    <p>The narrator's drawing session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text depict about the family environment?

    <p>A challenging family environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about the narrator's talents?

    <p>The narrator's artistic talent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Powell recognize in the narrator?

    <p>Artistic potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the police's suspicions about the brother and subsequent gossip in the small town add to?

    <p>The family's troubles and the narrator's challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text emphasize about the narrator's self-esteem?

    <p>The impact of positive affirmation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Miss Cowper suggest to Douglas regarding reading Jane Eyre out loud?

    <p>Everyone takes a turn, even if you think you don't like the book.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Douglas hesitate to express his reluctance to read Jane Eyre out loud?

    <p>He thought Miss Cowper wouldn't understand his reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Miss Cowper imply about Otis Bottom's reading ability?

    <p>He is exceptionally skilled at reading aloud.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Douglas feel the need to talk to Miss Cowper about reading Jane Eyre?

    <p>He didn't want to read Jane Eyre at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary setting for the confrontation between the narrator and Coach Reed?

    <p>PE class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the narrator take that aggravates Coach Reed?

    <p>Switching teams without permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Coach Reed demand the narrator to do during the confrontation?

    <p>Join the 'Skins' team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's main concern during the PE class confrontation?

    <p>Causing trouble in PE class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the burning of leaves around The Dump create?

    <p>A distinct smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's reaction to Coach Reed's demand to join the 'Skins' team?

    <p>He defies Coach Reed's order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mother express hope for regarding the narrator's brother?

    <p>His return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator worry about in relation to PE class?

    <p>Causing trouble due to his mother's problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmosphere in the house due to the narrator's brother's condition?

    <p>Tense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's mother reminisce about regarding the brother?

    <p>His childhood and expresses hope for his return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator fear about his actions in PE class?

    <p>Disappointing his mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the changing colors of trees in Marysville add to the text?

    <p>Symbolism of growth and change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the narrator go after putting books back on the shelf?

    <p>Spicer's Deli for a cold Coke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to police questioning the narrator's family?

    <p>Break-in at the Tools 'n' More Hardware Store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the narrator work on the Black-Backed Gull with?

    <p>Mr. Powell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator suspect about Mr. Rochester in Jane Eyre?

    <p>He has not yet arrived in the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the narrator complete homework, including drawing and reading Jane Eyre?

    <p>At home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who questions the narrator's brother about the break-in and his involvement?

    <p>Mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator suspect about Mr. Rochester in Jane Eyre?

    <p>He has not yet arrived in the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the break-in occur that leads to police questioning the narrator's family?

    <p>Tools 'n' More Hardware Store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provides feedback while the narrator works on the Black-Backed Gull?

    <p>Lil Spicer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the narrator suspect Mr. Rochester has not yet arrived?

    <p>In the story of Jane Eyre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do after the break-in at the Tools 'n' More Hardware Store?

    <p>Completes homework, including drawing and reading Jane Eyre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the narrator head after putting books back on the shelf?

    <p>Spicer's Deli for a cold Coke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What job does the protagonist secure to earn money?

    <p>Babysitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who emphasizes the rarity and value of the first edition of Jane Eyre received by the protagonist?

    <p>Mrs. Windermere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle with while learning to read?

    <p>Deciphering complex words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who takes the protagonist's earnings, leaving the protagonist to rely on unreported tips for personal expenses?

    <p>The protagonist's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist asked to assist in developing by playing the role of a student learning to read?

    <p>County Literacy Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist receive from Mrs. Windermere?

    <p>A first edition of Jane Eyre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do to earn money?

    <p>Babysitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduces the protagonist to complex words in Jane Eyre?

    <p>Miss Cowper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist rely on for personal expenses after the father takes the earnings?

    <p>Unreported tips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expresses the significance of Jane Eyre as one of the world's great stories?

    <p>Mrs. Windermere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on the difficulty of deciphering?

    <p>Complex words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist secure to read while earning money?

    <p>Babysitting job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to a breakthrough in Doug's understanding of the elements' symbols?

    <p>A discussion with Mr. Ferris during detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who redirects Doug to Miss Cowper's room during detention?

    <p>Mr. Ferris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Miss Cowper emphasize to the class during the discussion about 'Jane Eyre'?

    <p>Some things cannot be fixed, but others can be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text portray about Doug's interactions with his teachers?

    <p>A shift in his attitude and relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative suggest about Doug's academic and personal journey?

    <p>A potential turning point with hope and connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the text?

    <p>The complex dynamics between a troubled student and his teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers a breakthrough in Doug's understanding of the elements' symbols?

    <p>A discussion with Mr. Ferris during detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Miss Cowper's interaction with Doug in the English class discussion highlight?

    <p>The role of teachers in guiding students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug's frustration with 'Jane Eyre' reveal about his character?

    <p>He struggles with certain academic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is evident in Doug's perception of Miss Cowper?

    <p>A sense of hope and connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text demonstrate about Doug's experiences with his teachers?

    <p>The potential for positive influence and change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative suggest about the troubled student-teacher dynamics?

    <p>Moments of connection and mentorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator do that impressed Mr. Big Bucks Ballard?

    <p>Recalled the number 216 accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Big Bucks Ballard imply when he said, 'You're not driving yet, so you don't exactly need a parking spot'?

    <p>The narrator does not work at the mill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Big Bucks Ballard mean when he said, 'How are we going to award these prizes'?

    <p>He was unsure about how to distribute the prizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mr. Big Bucks Ballard tell the narrator's partner, 'You know you're not supposed to win'?

    <p>To maintain the boss's image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug do after receiving praise from Mr. Ballard?

    <p>He admires a picture of a bird with Mrs. Stenson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Yellow Shank described in the picture?

    <p>Owning its surroundings in a fall scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Doug's suggestion about the picture's placement met with?

    <p>Mixed reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates Doug to start drawing again?

    <p>Mr. Powell's recognition of the picture's significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Ernie Eco visit Doug before looking at a new pickup truck?

    <p>The library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who recognizes the significance of the picture when Doug returns to the library?

    <p>Mr. Powell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Ballard hint at when putting the picture back in its tube?

    <p>A potential opportunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug reflect on after Mr. Ballard's hint at a potential opportunity?

    <p>The importance of preserving and restoring things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary setting for the encounter between Doug and Mrs. Stenson?

    <p>The library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug admire in the picture of the Yellow Shank?

    <p>The composition and details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Stenson involve Doug in during the encounter at the library?

    <p>The decision-making process for frame choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Ballard do after inviting Doug to celebrate with lemonade?

    <p>Hints at a potential opportunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's father accuse Mr. Ballard of?

    <p>Setting up the contest and not giving away the prize money or a baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do after accidentally discovering his father's car parked at the Ballard Paper Mill?

    <p>Decides not to visit Mr. Ballard's office after school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist share with Mr. Ballard, leading to them playing together?

    <p>Statistics of their game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Ballard mention giving the protagonist's father, which the protagonist denies receiving?

    <p>A hundred dollars and a baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist realize about his father's advice after reflecting on the encounter with Mr. Ballard?

    <p>Not to expect anything to be true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who informs the protagonist about Mr. Ballard's orchids and his generosity towards former employees?

    <p>Mrs. Stenson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the protagonist meet Mr. Ballard?

    <p>In his office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Ballard advise the protagonist not to do?

    <p>Count on anything</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist suggest about Mr. Ballard's activities by the river?

    <p>Practices horseshoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's unique ringer do to Mr. Ballard?

    <p>Impress him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist decide to avoid after providing statistics of fights in school?

    <p>Confrontations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist realize about his father's advice after reflecting on the encounter with Mr. Ballard?

    <p>Not to expect anything to be true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist find solace in, drawing inspiration from a bird?

    <p>A passage in a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist discover in his father's jacket pocket and hide in the basement?

    <p>A baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist gain recognition for at school, excelling in various subjects?

    <p>Academic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on, finding validation in spite of lies?

    <p>His self-worth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist receive praise for from a classmate, boosting his confidence and self-esteem?

    <p>His academic achievements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist overhear a conversation between his father and brother about, leading to a revelation about his family dynamics?

    <p>A gift from Mr. Ballard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist face in the library, drawing inspiration from a bird in a book?

    <p>A daunting task in English class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the protagonist find solace and draw inspiration from a bird?

    <p>In the library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do after finding a baseball in his father's jacket pocket?

    <p>He hides it in the basement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist gain recognition for at school?

    <p>Academic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist reflect on, finding validation in spite of lies?

    <p>His self-worth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist receive praise for from a classmate?

    <p>His academic achievements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do to avoid embarrassment in front of his classmates?

    <p>Changes clothes in the bathroom stall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to a chaotic and unsatisfying class in PE?

    <p>Introduction of volleyball as the new unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates a sense of anticipation and curiosity among the narrator's classmates?

    <p>A note delivered to his English class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impresses the teacher, Mrs. Verne, about the narrator?

    <p>His understanding of the z-axis in class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the narrator's friends panting and wondering why they have to go so fast?

    <p>The narrator's determination to run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do during the wrestling unit in PE class?

    <p>Defies the gym teacher to go running with friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator describe about the dreariness of November in Marysville, New York?

    <p>The challenges of running in the rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator share with Lil, leading to a shared kiss?

    <p>Teaching her how to throw horseshoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do to earn money?

    <p>Collecting and selling soda bottles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary setting for the confrontation between the narrator and Coach Reed?

    <p>The school gymnasium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator struggle with in the neighborhood?

    <p>His family's reputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the burning of leaves around The Dump create?

    <p>A sense of community gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator express about volleyball?

    <p>It is not a great sport and lacks thrill of victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator feel about the Wrestling Unit?

    <p>Not enthusiastic, but tries to participate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the narrator not complain about being in the Wrestling Unit?

    <p>Others had also missed the unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator feel about the gym teacher's behavior?

    <p>Dismissive and unaffected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator find uninteresting in the story?

    <p>English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist resist doing during the mistreatment from the So-Called Gym Teacher?

    <p>Retaliating physically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the library remove from the book 'Birds of America'?

    <p>Snowy Heron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist find in the teacher's clipboard?

    <p>Disturbing drawings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Powell emphasize when teaching the narrator about drawing movement?

    <p>Drawing the bird's flight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist excused from physical education to assist with?

    <p>A literacy unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What subject does Mrs. Verne's math class focus on?

    <p>Advanced Algebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What family dynamics are mentioned in the text?

    <p>The care of a visually impaired sibling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the students distilling in Mr. Ferris's physical science class?

    <p>Aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What deeper issues are hinted at in the narrative?

    <p>War, suffering, and personal struggles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator reflect on, finding uninteresting and questioning its significance?

    <p>Poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's experience characterized by in the narrative?

    <p>A mix of challenging experiences and emotional depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's winter routine?

    <p>Delivering items and enduring the cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the protagonist resist retaliating against?

    <p>The So-Called Gym Teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator learn about from Mr. Powell?

    <p>Gesture and drawing movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist paired with a much larger classmate for?

    <p>Wrestling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story capture?

    <p>Mundane yet significant details of the narrator's daily life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the teacher's mistreatment of the protagonist reveal to be?

    <p>Premeditated and unfair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the text?

    <p>The narrator's interactions with different community members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist find in the teacher's clipboard that adds to the unfair treatment experienced?

    <p>Disturbing drawings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator find uninteresting and questions the significance of understanding it?

    <p>Math</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist find solace in?

    <p>A bird in a book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator and Lil focus on in Mrs. Verne's math class?

    <p>Advanced Algebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist excused from physical education to assist with?

    <p>A literacy unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the moon landing symbolize in the text?

    <p>Hope and progress in the face of adversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discusses the historic significance of the upcoming moon landing?

    <p>Mr. Ferris, the science teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family struggle to provide for Lucas?

    <p>Comfort and relief from suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text explore in the face of adversity?

    <p>Theme of hope and possibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family's Christmas lack, reflecting the somber reality?

    <p>Usual festivities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contrasts with the family's somber reality in the text?

    <p>Anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming moon landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the moon landing offer in contrast to the family's struggles?

    <p>Symbol of hope and progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative capture in challenging times?

    <p>Complexity of human emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story portray the stark juxtaposition between?

    <p>Family's personal hardships and historical events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the moon landing represent in the text?

    <p>Symbol of hope and progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the family's experiences reflect in the text?

    <p>Impact of war on individuals and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme does the text explore in the face of adversity?

    <p>Hope and possibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist wear to protect his ears during the snowy deliveries?

    <p>A grey wool cap from Mr. Loeffler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the protagonist initially transport the deliveries?

    <p>Using wagons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provides hot chocolate to start off the runs?

    <p>Mr. Spicer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the protagonist wake up to start the deliveries?

    <p>While it is still dark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the snowy deliveries quicker for the protagonist?

    <p>Using an old toboggan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle with due to the cold and wet conditions?

    <p>His feet get cold and wet very quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the protagonist interact with during the deliveries?

    <p>Mr. Spicer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do the snowy deliveries occur?

    <p>Every Saturday in January and February</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel about wearing the grey wool cap?

    <p>The protagonist feels that the grey wool cap makes him look like a chump, but wears it to protect his ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist use to protect his ears during the snowy deliveries?

    <p>A grey wool cap from Mr. Loeffler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the snowy weather not turn into during the deliveries?

    <p>The snow does not turn to slush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do to protect his ears from the cold wind in Marysville?

    <p>Wears a grey wool cap from Mr. Loeffler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the policeman find at Tools 'n' More Hardware Store?

    <p>A bicycle pedal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Christopher lose his bicycle pedal?

    <p>He didn't know</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the protagonist go to find their father?

    <p>Ballard Paper Mill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the policeman find at Tools 'n' More Hardware Store?

    <p>A bicycle pedal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Loeffler retrieve from the attic?

    <p>A flight jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who expresses dissatisfaction with the pistachio ice cream received?

    <p>Mrs. Windermere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Powell discuss using the example of a painting of Lil sitting at a table?

    <p>Stable and unstable compositions in art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the protagonist and Lil plan to throw horseshoes?

    <p>At the Ballard Paper Mill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel while wearing the flight jacket on a cold, rainy day?

    <p>Comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who receives a note about an orchid from the protagonist's mother?

    <p>Mr. Ballard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist relate the stability of a brown pelican to?

    <p>Stable and unstable compositions in art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who leaves the protagonist to work on the New Zealand project alone due to a stomachache?

    <p>Lil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist draw in a storm at the library?

    <p>Forked-Tailed Petrels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is compared to actor Errol Flynn by Mrs. Windermere?

    <p>The protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist receive compliments on?

    <p>His flight jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Ballard express appreciation for?

    <p>The note from the protagonist's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emotion the protagonist feels when leaving Lil and running away?

    <p>Anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the orchid symbolize in the text?

    <p>Hope and beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge faced by Lucas in Marysville?

    <p>Finding work due to his disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What game do the Daughertys' children engage in with the protagonist?

    <p>Bloody, Bloody Murderer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevailing atmosphere at the Daughertys' house, contrasting with the protagonist's state?

    <p>Cheerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily convey about the protagonist's emotional state?

    <p>Frustration and anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ernie Eco wear that belongs to the protagonist?

    <p>Yankee jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the sun suddenly do in Mr. Ballard's office?

    <p>Shines through the window, lighting up the room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's reaction upon encountering the protagonist's father and Ernie Eco?

    <p>Leaves Lil and runs away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is placed on the table when Ernie Eco doesn't come to supper that night?

    <p>The orchid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist feel upon visiting the Daughertys' house?

    <p>The weight of his own problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text highlight about the Daughertys' children's behavior towards the protagonist?

    <p>Engaging in a game of 'Bloody, Bloody Murderer'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the flight jacket symbolize for Douglas?

    <p>A sense of ownership and identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative emphasize about the impact of small acts of kindness on Douglas's emotional state?

    <p>They have a profound effect on his emotional well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Brown Pelican statue accusation lead to for Douglas?

    <p>Detention and a promise to find the real thief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Miss Cowper give Douglas during his detention?

    <p>Poems to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Ballard give Douglas after playing horseshoes?

    <p>A flight jacket and an orchid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does Douglas experience upon receiving the flight jacket and orchid from Mr. Ballard?

    <p>Moved to tears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text hint at regarding the relationship between Douglas and Mr. Ballard?

    <p>A sense of warmth and connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the narrative?

    <p>The impact of kindness and genuine connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story emphasize about the importance of genuine connections and gestures of kindness?

    <p>Their significant role in a person's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the flight jacket represent for Douglas in terms of ownership?

    <p>The only thing he owns that is truly his</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the flight jacket for Douglas's identity?

    <p>It symbolizes a sense of belonging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrative demonstrate about Douglas's emotional response to the flight jacket and orchid?

    <p>He is deeply moved and feels a sense of belonging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist describe during the confrontation with the principal?

    <p>A Brown Pelican painting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the principal take in response to the protagonist's behavior?

    <p>Confronts the protagonist and assigns detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist challenge the principal with during the confrontation?

    <p>A fact about the pelican painting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is at the core of the conflict between the protagonist and the principal?

    <p>The protagonist's defiance and the principal's disciplinary actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principal accuse the protagonist of during their confrontation?

    <p>Following his brother's footsteps in crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the news of Christopher's situation do in the town?

    <p>Spreads quickly and affects the protagonist at school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist refuse to do during the interrogation?

    <p>Confess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principal insist on in response to the protagonist's claims about his brother's innocence?

    <p>The brother's guilt based on police discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do as a result of the news affecting him at school?

    <p>Becomes defiant and skips classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's father do for Christopher when he is accused of a crime?

    <p>Bails him out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principal emphasize in response to the protagonist's actions?

    <p>Consequences for actions and assigns detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do in response to the principal's accusations?

    <p>Remains defiant and claims his brother's innocence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times did the narrator have to correct Lil's lines?

    <p>Over sixty thousand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the narrator practice shrieking like an insane woman?

    <p>In the green field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Lucas try to roll his wheelchair up the stairs?

    <p>He thought there was a murderer at the narrator's throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator's mother suggest the narrator do after Lucas heard the shrieking?

    <p>Practice outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What preoccupies the narrator's mind during the play at the theater?

    <p>Her missing pages from a certain book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who compliments the narrator's performance in the play?

    <p>Joe Pepitone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role is the narrator promised at the theater?

    <p>Understudy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is in high spirits on the way back home from the theater?

    <p>The narrator's mother and Mrs. Windermere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What news does the narrator receive upon returning home from the theater?

    <p>Lil's condition from a phone call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What possibly indicates a somber turn of events at the end of the text?

    <p>The Yellow Shank's entrance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Doug's anxiety in the text?

    <p>Fear of being recognized by Joe Pepitone and ridiculed for playing a female character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demand does Doug make in exchange for his performance?

    <p>A rare plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character does Doug play in the play?

    <p>Helen Burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional response does the audience have to Doug's performance?

    <p>Tears and Mr. Gregory's relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily showcase about Doug's journey?

    <p>His growth and resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug's performance as Helen Burns reflect?

    <p>The emotions and reactions of the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the power of performance?

    <p>It evokes genuine emotions from the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug's anxiety lead to in the text?

    <p>His eventual triumph over self-doubt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Doug's performance as Helen Burns suggest about his portrayal of the character?

    <p>He successfully embodied the character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the audience's reaction to Doug's performance?

    <p>Tears and emotional impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about Doug's internal struggle?

    <p>His eventual triumph over anxiety and self-doubt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text primarily portray about Doug's transformation?

    <p>His growth and resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotional struggles does Lucas face?

    <p>Discrimination and mistreatment at the Bank of the Catskills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the play set to open?

    <p>Rose Theater in New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who experiences physical symptoms of stress and misses school assignments?

    <p>Lil, a character in the play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator express a desire to do for Lucas?

    <p>Defend him against mistreatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What moment do the narrator and Lucas share?

    <p>A moment of emotional vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concern does the narrator express about Lil?

    <p>Her well-being and academic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What positive feedback does the narrator receive?

    <p>Practicing shrieking for a play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to Lucas getting fired from multiple jobs?

    <p>Various unfortunate circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character experiences nervousness and anxiety leading up to the opening night of the play?

    <p>Lil, a character in the play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator try to hide from the play's characters?

    <p>Emotional distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lil experience leading up to the opening night of the play?

    <p>Physical symptoms of stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator express a desire to do for Lucas?

    <p>Defend him against mistreatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Ferris advise Lil to do during a science experiment?

    <p>Let another student handle toxic chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Ferris compare Lil and Doug's achievement to?

    <p>Apollo missions descending close to the moon's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the narrator feel the urge to shriek in front of at the theater?

    <p>Joe Pepitone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the group eat before Lil's Broadway play?

    <p>White Castle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appears nervous and bundles the group inside the theater?

    <p>Mr. Gregory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's mother and Lil's parents do while waiting for Lil's performance?

    <p>Go for a walk in Times Square</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who fills up the theater quickly with notable figures?

    <p>Mayor Lindsay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lil's friend Doug and she receive praise for?

    <p>Performing in a Broadway play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about Lil's Broadway performance?

    <p>Nervousness and anticipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lil have a habit of consuming?

    <p>Pencils, erasers, metal tips, and wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator do while Lil gets ready for her performance?

    <p>Reads 'Our Town'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the narrator's mother, Lil's parents, and Mr. Gregory wish good luck before the performance?

    <p>Lil and the narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist wish the omelet had been instead?

    <p>Cheerios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the protagonist describe the feeling before throwing up?

    <p>Cold and sweaty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist notice about the sidewalk near the Perfect House?

    <p>All the cement squares were perfectly white</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the protagonist know they have arrived at the Perfect House without looking up?

    <p>The sidewalk changes to perfectly white cement squares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the chaotic scene on the soccer field?

    <p>The narrator's accidental trip causing Doug's brother to crash into the goal post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the narrator perceived by some classmates after the soccer incident?

    <p>As a hero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What arises as a result of Doug's brother crashing into the goal post?

    <p>The need for a playground monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who shows disdain towards the narrator due to the soccer incident?

    <p>Mrs. Baker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is central to the theme of the story?

    <p>The consequences of the narrator's actions during the soccer game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator recall before deciding to stand their ground against Doug's brother?

    <p>A story about bravery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator face criticism for after the soccer incident?

    <p>For accidentally causing Doug's brother to trip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the incident on the soccer field lead to?

    <p>A change in the narrator's reputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the story emphasize about the narrator's internal struggle?

    <p>The narrator's decision to stand their ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Doug's brother end up after crashing into the goal post?

    <p>Fine after observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator's accidental trip on Doug's brother lead to?

    <p>The end of the soccer game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator face from some classmates after the soccer incident?

    <p>Criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist suspect his teacher of doing?

    <p>Booby-trapping his desk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the school have Coat Rooms instead of lockers for seventh graders?

    <p>Due to the school's history and renovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist fear during recess?

    <p>Retaliation from an eighth grader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the teacher pressure the protagonist to do?

    <p>Go out for recess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist do to avoid confrontation with an eighth grader?

    <p>Reluctantly joins a soccer game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text portray about the protagonist's interactions with classmates and the teacher?

    <p>Highlight the complex dynamics of middle school relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's internal monologue reflect?

    <p>Apprehension and fear of the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the teacher and other students seem to be aware of?

    <p>The protagonist's discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text portray about the protagonist's sense within the school environment?

    <p>Isolation and vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text capture about the protagonist's internal struggle?

    <p>The challenges he faces in navigating social dynamics and potential threats at school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist enlist a classmate to do?

    <p>Check his desk for potential dangers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's fear of retaliation and isolation highlight?

    <p>The challenging social environment at the school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's mother hide from his father?

    <p>Her smoking habit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the protagonist seek as an ally in his family?

    <p>His mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's sister suggest when he seeks support?

    <p>He leave for California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adds pressure to the protagonist's situation?

    <p>His father's concern about a potential business deal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who seems oblivious to the protagonist's concerns about Mrs. Baker?

    <p>His mother and father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle to find?

    <p>Someone to confide in about Mrs. Baker's animosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist dread spending time with?

    <p>Mrs. Baker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's sister suggest when he seeks support?

    <p>He leave for California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's father add pressure to?

    <p>The protagonist's situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the protagonist seek as an ally in his family?

    <p>His mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist's mother hide from his father?

    <p>Her smoking habit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle to find?

    <p>Someone to confide in about Mrs. Baker's animosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle with in seventh-grade English class?

    <p>Diagramming sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who questions the protagonist's math proficiency?

    <p>Mr. Guareschi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist dream of doing to leave school behind?

    <p>Escaping to a tropical island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text describe about the protagonist's perspective on authority figures?

    <p>Apprehensive and fearful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Baker suggest the protagonist should retake?

    <p>Sixth-grade math</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist hope for from Mr. Guareschi?

    <p>Unintentional leniency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principal, Mr. Guareschi, aspire to be?

    <p>A dictator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist struggle with due to being a recent Vietnamese immigrant?

    <p>English language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist receive from Mrs. Baker to diagram on the blackboard?

    <p>Sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist receive from Mrs. Baker after struggling with a complex sentence?

    <p>A simple sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist hope for regarding Mr. Guareschi's reaction to the situation?

    <p>Unintentional leniency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protagonist dream of doing to leave school behind?

    <p>Escaping to a tropical island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    First visit to a library

    • Narrator describes his hope for a girl to trip at the library entrance, but she doesn't, so he enters the library.
    • Describes the library as dark, cool, and quiet, with people reading at tables and a woman at a desk.
    • Narrator climbs a marble staircase to the next floor, finding a large, empty room with just a painting and a square table with a glass case.
    • Narrator discovers a huge book under the glass case with a single picture of a falling bird, feeling captivated and drawn to the image.
    • Narrator draws the bird on the glass case, then takes a printed card from the table.
    • Narrator returns home to a scene of family dynamics, with his father working downstairs and his mother bringing hot dogs from the diner.
    • The narrator's father complains about work, instructs the narrator and his brother to sort their stuff, and later scolds them for wrestling and not sleeping.
    • The narrator reflects on drawing the bird and falls asleep thinking about it.
    • The narrator wakes up to a hot day and describes the atmosphere in the room.
    • The text ends abruptly, leaving the story open-ended.
    • The narrative style is informal and conversational, with a focus on the narrator's thoughts and observations.

    Encounter with Mrs. Windermere

    • The narrator encounters Mrs. Windermere typing wildly behind a glass door with diamond panes, surrounded by books.
    • Mrs. Windermere is preoccupied with her typewriter, ignoring the narrator's attempts to deliver a bill.
    • The room where Mrs. Windermere works is filled with books, creating a cluttered and overwhelming environment.
    • Mrs. Windermere throws money at the narrator, urging them to "splurge" and leave her alone.
    • Despite the chaotic encounter, the narrator receives a $2.22 tip, an amount they had never had before.
    • The narrator accidentally enters a new room with a serene atmosphere, adorned with a painting of birds by John James Audubon.
    • The narrator eventually returns to Spicer's Deli, where Mr. Spicer pays out their tip and mentions salary payment every other Saturday.
    • The narrator visits the library, encountering Mrs. Merriam's dismissive attitude, and reflects on their lack of drawing skills.
    • The narrator goes upstairs in the library, where the lights are on, indicating someone's presence.
    • The narrator's journey continues with a sense of independence and resilience, despite encounters with indifferent or dismissive individuals.
    • The text conveys the narrator's introspective and observant nature, as well as their determination to navigate challenging environments.
    • The story highlights the narrator's appreciation for small victories, such as the $2.22 tip, and their ability to find moments of peace and beauty amidst chaos.

    First Day of Deliveries

    • The protagonist is delivering groceries and struggling to find the correct houses in the neighborhood.
    • Mr. Spicer, the boss, warns the protagonist about the importance of delivering to Mrs. Windermere and receiving payment.
    • The protagonist sets off on the last delivery and encounters challenging conditions, including extreme heat and a difficult path to Mrs. Windermere's house.
    • Mrs. Windermere's house is described as grand and impressive, with a long brick path and a large, imposing structure.
    • The protagonist waits at the door of Mrs. Windermere's house, hearing only the sound of typing from inside.
    • Mrs. Windermere finally appears, described as having white, wispy hair and an unusual hairstyle with pencils in her bun.
    • The protagonist's experience delivering groceries highlights the challenges and obstacles faced, including the difficulty of finding houses and the demanding conditions.
    • The text creates a vivid picture of the protagonist's surroundings, including the neighborhood, the heat, and Mrs. Windermere's grand house.
    • The narrative emphasizes the protagonist's determination and perseverance in completing the deliveries despite the challenges encountered.
    • The detailed descriptions and dialogue provide insight into the protagonist's thoughts and emotions during the delivery process.
    • The text captures the protagonist's anticipation and apprehension as they wait at Mrs. Windermere's house, adding tension to the narrative.
    • The protagonist's interactions with Mr. Spicer and other characters, as well as their internal thoughts, contribute to the development of the story and the protagonist's character.

    The Wednesday Wars: Doug's encounters and reflections

    • Principal Peattie humiliates Doug in front of his peers for his appearance and threatens to enforce grooming standards.
    • Doug overhears Mr. Ferris discussing NASA's plan to send men to the moon, inspiring the students to dream big and build their futures.
    • Doug and his mother share a pleasant moment after an event at the auditorium, enjoying ice cream together.
    • Doug's brother taunts him, mocking his reading ability and showing no regard for his feelings.
    • Despite feeling provoked, Doug's mind wanders to Lucas and the Arctic Tern, reflecting on their situations.
    • Doug's brother belittles him further, demonstrating a lack of empathy and understanding.
    • Doug visits the library, encountering Mrs. Merriam and attempting to engage in a civil conversation with her.
    • Doug approaches Mr. Powell to discuss the resolution of a problem with feathers, demonstrating his commitment to his responsibilities.
    • Mrs. Merriam's demeanor towards Doug is dismissive and condescending, leaving Doug feeling disheartened.
    • Doug's persistence and determination are evident in his efforts to fulfill his duties at the library and solve problems.
    • The text illustrates the challenges Doug faces, including bullying from his brother and the lack of support from some adults in his life.
    • Doug's resilience and sense of responsibility are clear as he navigates difficult interactions and continues to pursue his goals.

    Trouble at Home and Praise at School

    • The narrator overhears a confrontation between their father and brother, indicating a problematic home environment.
    • Mr. Powell, a teacher, engages the narrator in a discussion about a painting, demonstrating the narrator's artistic potential.
    • The narrator's sister, Lil, interrupts the narrator's drawing session, leading to a conversation about the narrator's artistic abilities and a confrontation about their reputation.
    • Despite the family troubles, both Lil and Mr. Powell express belief in the narrator's artistic talent, providing a rare positive affirmation for the narrator.
    • The police visit the narrator's home twice due to suspicions about the brother's involvement in a robbery, creating further tension in the family and community.
    • The police's suspicions about the brother and the subsequent gossip in the small town add to the family's troubles and the narrator's challenges.
    • The text depicts a challenging family environment, with the father and brother facing potential legal trouble and the narrator navigating negative perceptions.
    • The narrator's artistic potential is recognized by Mr. Powell and Lil, offering a rare positive experience for the narrator in the midst of family and community difficulties.
    • The police's visits and suspicions about the brother add to the family's challenges and the narrator's struggle with their reputation in the small town.
    • The text highlights the narrator's artistic talent and the impact of positive affirmation from Mr. Powell and Lil amidst the family's troubles and community gossip.
    • The family's troubles and the narrator's artistic talents are central themes in the text, portraying a complex and challenging family and community environment.
    • The text emphasizes the impact of positive feedback from Mr. Powell and Lil on the narrator's self-esteem and sense of worth amidst their family and community challenges.

    Troubled Student and Teachers' Interactions

    • The protagonist is a troubled student named Doug Swieteck who struggles with his studies and has a pessimistic view of his surroundings.
    • Doug expresses frustration with reading "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë and faces detention with Mr. Ferris, a teacher at his school.
    • Mr. Ferris engages Doug in a discussion about elements from the periodic table during detention.
    • Doug's interaction with Mr. Ferris leads to a breakthrough in his understanding of the elements' symbols.
    • Miss Cowper, another teacher, addresses Doug in an English class discussion about the book "Jane Eyre."
    • Miss Cowper emphasizes to the class that some things cannot be fixed, but there are others that can be, highlighting the role of teachers in guiding students.
    • Doug's perception of Miss Cowper changes, and he feels a sense of hope and connection with her.
    • Mr. Ferris, initially assigned to supervise Doug's detention, redirects Doug to Miss Cowper's room.
    • Doug's interactions with Mr. Ferris and Miss Cowper reflect a shift in his attitude and relationships with his teachers.
    • The text portrays the complex dynamics between a troubled student and his teachers, showing moments of connection and mentorship.
    • Doug's experiences with his teachers demonstrate the potential for positive influence and change in a troubled student's life.
    • The narrative suggests a potential turning point in Doug's academic and personal journey, as he begins to find hope and connection with his teachers.

    Adolescent experiences in school and with friends

    • The narrator impresses his teacher, Mrs. Verne, with his understanding of the z-axis in class
    • The narrator defies the gym teacher to go running with friends during the wrestling unit in PE class
    • The narrator shares a moment with Lil, teaching her how to throw horseshoes, and they share a kiss
    • The narrator describes the dreariness of November in Marysville, New York, and the challenges of running in the rain
    • The narrator's determination to run leads to his friends, James Russell and Otis Bottom, panting and wondering why they have to go so fast
    • The narrator changes clothes in the bathroom stall to avoid embarrassment in front of his classmates
    • The So-Called Gym Teacher introduces volleyball as the new unit in PE, leading to a chaotic and unsatisfying class
    • The narrator is called to the Principal's Office after a note is delivered to his English class, creating a sense of anticipation and curiosity among his classmates

    Saturday Snow Deliveries

    • The protagonist is involved in delivering on snowy Saturdays in Marysville
    • The deliveries occur every Saturday in January and February, and the snow does not turn to slush
    • The protagonist has to wear layers of clothing, including a grey wool cap from Mr. Loeffler
    • Mr. Spicer provides hot chocolate to start off the runs
    • Initially, the protagonist used wagons for deliveries, but later switched to an old toboggan, which made it quicker
    • The protagonist's feet get cold and wet very quickly
    • The deliveries continue even when it is snowing and blowing, and the snow is getting deeper
    • The protagonist wakes up while it is still dark to start the deliveries
    • The snow deliveries occur while Lucas and Christopher are sleeping
    • The protagonist feels that the grey wool cap makes him look like a chump, but wears it to protect his ears
    • The cold wind blows strongly in Marysville
    • The protagonist and Mr. Spicer interact during the deliveries

    Trouble at School and Accusations at Home

    • The protagonist's father bails out Christopher, who is accused of a crime.
    • Christopher is interrogated, fingerprinted, and put in a cell, refusing to confess.
    • The news spreads quickly in the town and affects the protagonist at school.
    • The protagonist's behavior changes as he becomes defiant and skips classes.
    • The principal confronts the protagonist about his behavior and assigns detention.
    • The principal accuses the protagonist of following his brother's footsteps in crime.
    • The protagonist describes a painting of a Brown Pelican during the confrontation.
    • The principal insists on consequences for actions and assigns detention.
    • The protagonist remains defiant and claims his brother's innocence.
    • The principal insists on the brother's guilt based on police discussions.
    • The protagonist challenges the principal with a fact about the pelican painting.
    • The protagonist's defiance and the principal's disciplinary actions are at the core of the conflict.

    Extraordinary Times on Broadway

    • Lil Spicer, an actress, has a habit of chewing on pencils, consuming erasers, metal tips, and wood, which the teacher finds normal for an actress due to her role as Jocasta.
    • Mr. Ferris, Lil's teacher, advises her to let another student handle toxic chemicals during an experiment due to her pencil-eating habit.
    • Mr. Ferris encourages Lil, stating that she and Doug Swieteck are doing something extraordinary by being the first Washington Irving Junior High School students to perform in a Broadway play.
    • Lil and her friend Doug are praised for their success by Mr. Ferris, who compares their achievement to the Apollo missions descending close to the moon's surface.
    • Lil's nervousness is evident, but she relaxes and smiles upon receiving praise from Mr. Ferris.
    • The narrator's mother, Mr. and Mrs. Spicer, and Lil eat at White Castle before Lil's Broadway play, with Lil and the narrator consuming only one hamburger each due to nervousness.
    • The group meets Mr. Gregory at the theater, who appears nervous and bundles them inside, sending Lil to the dressing room to prepare for her role as Helen Burns.
    • The narrator reads "Our Town" while Lil gets ready, and the group waits for Lil's performance, with the narrator's mother and Mr. and Mrs. Spicer going for a walk in Times Square.
    • Mr. Gregory looks distressed when the narrator informs him that the others are out for a walk, and Mrs. Windermere assures that everything is fine.
    • The theater fills up quickly with notable figures like Mayor Lindsay and Jimmy Stewart, and the narrator's mother, Lil's parents, and Mr. Gregory head backstage to wish Lil and the narrator good luck.
    • Joe Pepitone, a notable figure, sits in the second row of the theater, causing the narrator to feel the urge to shriek in front of him.
    • The text captures the nervousness and anticipation surrounding Lil's Broadway performance, highlighting the support and encouragement she receives from her teacher, friends, and family.

    Seventh-grade English Class and Visit to Principal's Office

    • Seventh-grade students learn to diagram sentences in English class
    • Students take turns at the blackboard to diagram sentences given by Mrs. Baker
    • Mai Thi, a recent Vietnamese immigrant, struggles with the English language
    • Doug Swieteck's short sentence is a lie, and the protagonist receives a complex sentence difficult to diagram
    • The protagonist is unable to diagram the complex sentence and is called to the principal's office
    • The principal, Mr. Guareschi, has aspirations of being a dictator and questions the protagonist's math proficiency
    • Mrs. Baker suggests the protagonist retake sixth-grade math
    • The protagonist dreams of escaping to a tropical island or California to leave school behind
    • Mr. Guareschi questions the protagonist's math record, causing tension
    • The protagonist hopes for a moment of unintentional leniency from Mr. Guareschi
    • The text describes the protagonist's perspective on the school environment and authority figures
    • The protagonist's apprehension about the situation with Mrs. Baker and Mr. Guareschi is evident in the text

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