Vocabulary
sidekick
What part of the plot is this? We learn who squeaky and Raymond are, and we learn squeaky is a fast runner and wants to win.
The exposition
What race does Squeaky run?
The 50 Yard dash.
Squeaky is protective of Raymond.
What is the definition for relay?
A race in which several team members take turns to complete the race.
Squeaky is hopeful for her and Raymond's future, and realizes there is more to life than winning. This is also the theme of the story.
The resolution
What is Squeaky's only job around the house?
To watch Raymond
"I don't believe in standing around with somebody in my face doing a lot of talking. I much rather just knock you down and take my chances, even if i ma a little girl with skinny arms and a squeaky voice."
Squeaky doesn't like exchanging insults, shed rather get right down to it and fight. She's not afraid even if she's small.
Use liable in a sentence.
Raymond is liable to get teased if he is left alone.
(likely to)
Squeaky decides she will no longer run and instead she will coach Raymond.
The climax
What is Squeaky's real first and last name?
Hazel Parker
"Now some people like to act like things come easy to them, wont let on that they practice. Not me. I'll high-prance down 34th street like a rodeo pony to keep my knees strong even if it does get my mother uptight.."
Squeaky doesn't like when things come easy to people or if people act like they do. She's not afraid to own what she does and show people she practices and works hard for what she has.
A person with exceptional talent.
Prodigy
What is the overall conflict of the story?
What disability does Raymond have?
Hydrocephalus
"I am telling myself, Squeaky you must win, you must win, you are the fastest thing in the world, you can even beat your father up Amsterdam if you really try."
Squeaky respects her father very much, so when she says she can beat him if she really tries, she is implying she is faster than him before her big race.
What is the definition of crouch?
To stoop with bent knees
What is the falling action in the story?
Squeaky realizes she has respect for Gretchen and is so proud of her brother. She realizes he is a great runner as well and can carry on the family tradition.
Describe Squeaky's relationship with her mother.
She and her mother don't see eye to eye about running. Squeaky loves to run and be a tomboy, and he mother would like to see her in dance and more girly.
"Remembering how he looked running with his arms down to his side and with the wind pulling his mouth back and his teeth showing and all, it occurred to me that Raymond would make a very fine runner."
Squeaky is remembering her brother running along side her in the race and how well he did. She is proud of him.