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If the Flanagan's are giving more attention to Natalie than Moose, Moose might describe that as:
a) Obedient
b) Biased
c) Gregarious
b) Biased
Alcatraz Prison is located near which California city?
San Francisco
Moose's sister, Natalie, has this neurodevelopmental disorder
Autism
What is Moose's favorite sport?
Baseball
What is the name of the Warden's daughter?
Piper
How does Moose act towards authority figures?
a) Obedient
b) Biased
c) Gregarious
a) Obedient
A famous orange bridge can be seen from Alcatraz. What is it called?
The Golden Gate Bridge
What is Mr. Flanagan's job at Alcatraz Prison?
Security Guard/Electrician
Finish this quote (Moose's inner dialogue): "I was born _________. It's a curse."
Responsible
In what decade does Al Capone Does My Shirts take place?
The 1930's
If someone said that Piper was outgoing, they might also describe her as:
a) Obedient
b) Biased
c) Gregarious
c) Gregarious
Al Capone was known for being a bootlegger. What did he illegally sell?
Alcohol
What is Moose's actual first name?
Matthew
What grade is Moose entering at the start of the book?
Seventh Grade
Finish this quote (chapter 9, Moose is playing catch with Annie): "...before I can stop myself, I run up to this girl Annie and give her a big _____.
Why is Al Capone infamous?
He is well known for doing something bad.
Which other famous mobster was at Alcatraz at the same time as Al Capone and the Flanagans?
Machine Gun Kelly
Why do Moose's parents think that moving to Alcatraz is especially important for Natalie?
She can attend the Esther P. Marinoff School
What money-making scheme does Piper ask Moose to join in on during the first day of school?
Getting the convicts to do their classmates' laundry
What is the name of Theresa's brother, who Moose tries to play catch with?
Jimmy
How have people's perspectives on autism changed since the time period of Al Capone Does my Shirts?
People are generally more accepting towards people with autism. People with autism are provided with more access to care and education. Autism no longer has the stigma of a disease that needs to be cured.
What was Al Capone arrested for?
Tax Evasion
When we last saw Mrs. Flanagan in chapter 10, she was just coming back from an appointment. What kind of appointment did she have?
Getting her hair done
What famous baseball player does Piper mockingly compare Moose to?
Babe Ruth
Who is the author of Al Capone Does my Shirts?
Gennifer Choldenko