The Brooklyn Nine by Alan Gratz Comprehension Questions

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Throw the baseball at him

<p>A racehorse, a locomotive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lord &amp; Taylor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>New York Knickerbockers baseball team</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>a fire breaks out</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aunt Jenell’s stove</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>cultural diversity and rapid development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>essence of the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>daily life and experiences of an immigrant in the city</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American swagger and a New Yorker</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>differences in the rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>accused of missing second base</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Felix's sturdy shoes made by his cobbler father</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Felix's uncle Albert</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to the Neumans in 'Kleindeutschland', Little Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>dimly lit, cramped conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a promised land of good jobs and plenty to eat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>low-paying and labor-intensive work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>twenty dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>stark contrast between the promised land of opportunity and harsh reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>between the promised land of opportunity and the harsh reality faced by small craftsmen in New York</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>William Street</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a hand pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>continues to worsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>out of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to use gunpowder to blow up buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>local groceries</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>divide up the buildings and strategically place the gunpowder</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to prevent the fire from spreading further and causing more devastation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>dangerous situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>residential areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Knickerbocker Volunteer Fire Fighting Brigade</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By hand, lacking a horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crowded streets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>The extent of the disaster - all of lower Manhattan is engulfed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local fire brigades and volunteers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intense heat, ash, and cinders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A sense of panic and isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The physical and emotional challenges faced by the volunteer firefighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis encounters a shopkeeper who refuses to accept Yankee money. Louis responds by showing he has a significant amount of Confederate money and proceeds to buy everything in the store.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis's action with the Confederate money demonstrates his resourcefulness and ability to adapt to the situation, as well as his willingness to use the currency to their advantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis and Stuart are hailed as heroes to the nation by their fellow soldiers after their shopping spree, as they were able to acquire plenty of goods for a first-rate feast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stuart tells the rest of the soldiers that 'It was all Louis,' attributing the success of the shopping spree to Louis's actions and resourcefulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis encounters a Union soldier, Corporal Giuseppe Silvestri, who has a leg wound and is headed back to camp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis carries a baseball given by his pa with the order to bring it back in one piece, symbolizing his own return to Brooklyn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis encounters a dark figure on the road and wishes he had his father's baseball or rifle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis finds the smoldering campfires and steps over bodies of soldiers, both Union and Confederate, who lay faceup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surgeons had been to the battlefield and took some of the injured, leaving others to make their own way back to camp or to die.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis always made a point of waiting until well after the surgeons had finished their business when skulking back to battlefields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The field, though still dark, is brighter in the open, and the men laid out all over the field look like they are sleeping, but Louis knows better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis gives the corporal directions back to camp and parts ways with him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis slips away from the picket post to collect money from the dead soldiers, but this time he passes by without a word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis stays on guard as he walks back to camp and eventually reaches the familiar terrain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The field, though still dark, is brighter in the open, and the men laid out all over the field look like they are sleeping, but Louis knows better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis wishes he had his father's baseball or rifle after encountering a dark figure on the road and feeling scared on the battlefield.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confederate bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>143 out of 1100</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>General Abner Doubleday</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To Baltimore and then home to Brooklyn</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Lieutenant Tinker</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their shrewdness</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fights in battles with the Fourteenth Regiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>143 out of 1100</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The game is interrupted by gunfire and a battle ensues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis is determined to retrieve the baseball, considering it lucky and important to his family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tension between the desire to retrieve the baseball and the danger of the situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis insists on returning for his baseball, despite warnings from his comrades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis decides to go back for the baseball, risking his life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General Doubleday and Lieutenant Tinker participate in the game.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The game is interrupted by gunfire and a battle ensues, leading the soldiers to retreat and set up camp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soldiers play baseball with makeshift equipment and New York rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conversation about baseball and admission fees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General congratulates soldiers who will be sent home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis decides to go back for the baseball, risking his life, despite warnings from his comrades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A debate about the risks of going back for the baseball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis finds his friend Stuart dead on the battlefield.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Confederate soldier's rifle exploded, causing his blindness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He finds a baseball bat in the Confederate soldier's possession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The bat was made by the Confederate soldier's carpenter father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both soldiers were due to be mustered out the next day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The encounter between the two soldiers ends with them planning to leave together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Confederate soldier is from Louisville.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis and the Confederate soldier plan to catch a train together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis offers comfort and support to the Confederate soldier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Confederate soldier is emotional about his situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Louis considers his options for dealing with the Confederate soldier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The soldiers plan to return to Louisville and the encounter between the two soldiers ends with them planning to leave together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hiroshi decides to leave Kelly and return to Boston because Kelly cannot pay his rent and is no longer wanted by baseball teams, signaling the end of his career.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hiroshi indicates that there won't be a next season for Kelly in baseball and that he is finished, as the Giants have cut him and even his old friend Monte Ward won't have him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arnold suggests that people will still pay to hear Kelly's stories because of his stage and vaudeville presence. Hiroshi's response is that there won't be a next season for Kelly, indicating that his career is over.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hiroshi's decision to leave reveals his dissatisfaction with Kelly, as he mentions that Kelly can't pay his rent, and he decides to return to Boston, signaling the end of his association with Kelly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>scientific baseball tactics, including positioning fielders based on player tendencies and unconventional tricks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>due to the changing nature of baseball, with stronger pitchers and potential rule changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>transitioning to a career in theater due to the challenges of modern baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a mix of triumph and concern about his status and fears returning to being picked last in games</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>by claiming to bring King Kelly's bat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>already dressed in his Boston uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arnold feels the audience's attention as he delivers the bat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>with anticipation of the encounter between Arnold and King Kelly</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>his father's bat for a baseball glove</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the baseball glove anyway</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>due to the changing nature of baseball, with stronger pitchers and potential rule changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>returning to being picked last in games</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It's King Kelly's and asks for $50</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Coney Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A minstrel show</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are Cuban waiters playing for fun during their season in Brooklyn</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited opportunities for African American and Cuban players in professional baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brooklyn in 1908</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His father's baseball bat and the owner claims it's King Kelly's</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The limited opportunities for African American and Cuban players in professional baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Devastated over the loss of his father's bat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brooklyn Bridegrooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Take a drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manager Foutz</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Alcohol and its impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unwavering support</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battle with personal demons</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal and professional turmoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arnold's support despite obstacles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal and professional struggles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kelly and his monkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a boardinghouse in Brooklyn</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gets him cleaned up</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pigtown field</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Winning the pennant and playing with Cap Anson; a bat and ball</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The padded baseball mitt</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walter wires the manager of the Superbas on his parents' hotel account to arrange a tryout for Cyclone. Cyclone is skeptical, believing that the National League won't allow a Negro pitcher, but Walter suggests that Cyclone could pass as Indian, since he is half Comanche.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The kitchen staff's reaction reflects the pervasive racial segregation and discrimination of the time. Their sudden silence and focused attention on the conversation between Walter and Cyclone indicate the rarity of such opportunities for African American athletes and the disbelief that a Negro or colored player could have a chance in professional baseball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cyclone faces the significant challenge of racial discrimination and segregation, which limits his opportunities to play in the National League. Walter tries to address this by suggesting that Cyclone could pass as Indian, exploiting another racial identity to potentially bypass the restrictions imposed on African American players.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walter's interaction with Cyclone Joe Williams highlights the racial dynamics and limited opportunities for African American athletes in professional baseball during the depicted time period. The skepticism and doubt expressed by Cyclone, as well as the reaction of the kitchen staff, underscore the systemic barriers and discriminatory practices that African American athletes faced when aspiring to play in the National League.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brooklyn Robins</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Kieran, a New York Times writer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Runs numbers for him in the illegal numbers rackets</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pays six hundred to one</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Her relationship with her father and her passion for baseball</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cyclone Joe Williams</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joseph Deerskin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Washington Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patsy Donovan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The racial and social tensions, as well as the challenges faced by African American players trying to break into the Major Leagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Superbas deliberately misplay the ball</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cyclone endures seven unearned runs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patsy Donovan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walter discards his Brooklyn Superbas hat into the ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>The policy bank operates in the basement of a blind pig on Sterling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&quot;three-five-seven&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie interacts with Amos at the blind pig on Sterling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Frankie visits Mr. Nolan and the Steins to collect their bets</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no mention of Frankie having a Brooklyn Superbas hat in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A blind pig is a speakeasy, an illicit establishment that sells alcoholic beverages. Frankie works at a blind pig as a young girl during the Prohibition era.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amos is a regular at the blind pig where Frankie works. He is described as a huge man and a softy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie impresses Amos with her sharp memory. This leads to an opportunity for her to work in the organization run by Mickey Fist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mickey Fist uses the last dollar digit from the New York Times' Belmont Park bets to determine the daily winning number for the numbers game.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A dispute arises when the numbers in the Times do not match the ones at the park. Mickey Fist asserts that they can only use the numbers in the Times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides a glimpse into the workings of blind pigs, speakeasies, and the numbers game during Prohibition, illustrating the challenges and intrigue of life during that time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The characters and setting illustrate the challenges and intrigue of life during Prohibition, including illegal activities, the underworld, and the everyday struggles of individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie's father is a baton twirler, which provides a glimpse into the everyday life and activities during the Prohibition era.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text captures the atmosphere of the Prohibition era, including illegal activities, the underworld, and the everyday struggles of individuals, highlighting key themes of secrecy, defiance of law, and survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text illustrates the challenges of navigating illegal activities, the underworld, and the everyday struggles of individuals during the Prohibition era.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mickey Fist tests Frankie's math skills and offers her a job in the organization, showcasing the value of her sharp memory and mathematical abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides insight into the workings of blind pigs, speakeasies, and the numbers game during the Prohibition era, shedding light on the illicit activities and operations of that time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mickey Fist is a dangerous man involved in illegal activities, and Frankie's father warns her about him because he is not someone to cross and can pose a threat to her safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number chosen by seven of Frankie's players is in honor of the day Mrs. Radowski's husband died. She explains to Mr. Jerome that everyone on the street was using this number in his honor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie searches for Kieran in the main concourse and under the baseball chandelier at the ballpark. She is anxious to find him because she is nervous and worried that he may have decided to spend the day elsewhere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie spots Kieran talking to big Babe Herman, the Robins' notorious slugger. She addresses him as 'Mr. Kieran'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>406</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mickey Fist and Mr. Jerome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Accuses Frankie of fixing the numbers and refuses to pay out</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tension escalates as Mickey Fist threatens Frankie and demands to know who helped her</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Denies cheating and refuses to pay, causing tension with the police</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The situation reaches a standoff as Frankie's father confronts Mickey Fist about cheating and withholding winnings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The entire team is in her room to welcome her, and it was Connie's idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connie returns Kat's mother's scorebook, adds today's game to it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connie takes Kat to a party in a cemetery, hosted by the Fort Wayne catcher, Pepper Paire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pepper shares her childhood softball team and her current career in the league.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kat expresses her desire to play ball for a living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A discussion about the next song to play on the phonograph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pepper takes Kat to a quiet part of the cemetery and introduces her to a gravestone, telling her to share her deepest secrets with 'Mrs. Murphy.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides insight into the characters' backgrounds and aspirations, as well as the unique setting of the party in the cemetery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The party in the cemetery offers a glimpse into the camaraderie among the players and their shared experiences in the league.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text captures the sense of adventure and new beginnings for Kat as she connects with her teammates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The entire team surprises Kat at the hotel to welcome her after her game-winning performance, and it was Connie's idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The players have a party in the cemetery, and it reflects their camaraderie by sharing experiences and connecting with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie's father confronts Mickey Fist, and Mickey Fist owes $2,910 to Frankie's father and Jerome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie's father advises her to use the money for college and encourages her to pursue a future with her intelligence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie's father secures her a job operating the ticker tape sports board at Times Square.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frankie meets the Grand Rapids Chicks in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Kat is given a chance to play for the team due to injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kat receives a uniform with the Grand Rapids Chicks logo, and she feels uncertain about her role and out of place in the team locker room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$5</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>V for victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kat's ritual of touching second base</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ostracize her</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experiencing a low point, feeling uncertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It captures her initial struggles and isolation in her new role as a professional baseball player.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A skirt and her favorite gum, Orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$5</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>V for victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ostracize her</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It captures her initial struggles and isolation in her new role as a professional baseball player.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jimmy's strategy for avoiding Eric and his friends at school is to arrive early, put his book bag in his locker, and practice card flipping inside Mrs. Holloway’s room to delay his potential beating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jimmy is usually excited about having a film in Mrs. Holloway's class because it is an opportunity to nap, but on this particular day, he is too focused on self-preservation to be excited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When Eric Kirkpatrick enters Mrs. Holloway's class, he watches Jimmy the whole way to his seat, pops his knuckles, and grins at Jimmy, indicating his intent to cause trouble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jimmy has conflicting thoughts about whether he should have let Eric and his gang beat him up yesterday, or whether staying away from Eric long enough might make him give up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main character is Jimmy, and his primary concern throughout the text is the fear of an atomic bomb and being bullied by Eric Kirkpatrick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The film 'Duck and Cover' is about preparing for an atomic bomb attack. It relates to the current events mentioned in the passage, such as the talk about Sputnik and the Russians, and the fear of a potential atomic attack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During the film screening, Jimmy and his classmates displayed a mix of amusement and skepticism. This reveals that they may not take the threat of an atomic bomb seriously and are not fully engaged in the preparedness process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eric Kirkpatrick displays nonchalant and dismissive behavior during the 'Duck and Cover' practice. Jimmy reacts by taking the exercise seriously and fully participating, contrasting with Eric's attitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jimmy's fear of an atomic bomb causes him to avoid Eric Kirkpatrick and skip recess in an attempt to protect himself from potential harm, both from the bomb and from Eric.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jimmy's joke about spending the night at the school reveals his heightened anxiety and his attempt to use humor as a coping mechanism to deal with his fear and stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The passage depicts Jimmy's sense of vulnerability through his heightened fear of an atomic bomb and the impact of this fear on his daily life, leading him to take extreme measures to avoid potential danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jimmy's decision to delay leaving the classroom and his reluctance to go home reveal his heightened anxiety and reluctance to face the potential threat of an atomic bomb and Eric Kirkpatrick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jimmy's experience with the film 'Duck and Cover' reflects the societal and psychological impact of the Cold War era on children, as they grapple with the fear and uncertainty of potential nuclear threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The passage reveals the psychological toll of living under the shadow of potential nuclear warfare, especially on children like Jimmy, who experience heightened fear, anxiety, and a sense of vulnerability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The passage reflects the impact of Cold War propaganda and preparedness measures on the mindset and behavior of children like Jimmy, who are influenced by fear-inducing films and drills, leading to heightened anxiety and altered daily routines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jimmy's attempt to escape and avoid potential danger symbolizes the pervasive fear and sense of vulnerability experienced by individuals, especially children, in the context of the Cold War era and the fear of nuclear warfare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They ducked and covered under the table.</p> Signup and view all the answers