Word of the Day
What does it mean to confess?
To own or admit as true, generally to something negative
The reason WHY something happens
Why was Penelope dressed as a homeless women for Halloween?
Penelope was dressed as a homeless person because she wanted to protest the treatment of homeless people in the US. She plans on collecting spare change for Halloween in order to give it to the homeless.
Who said this quote?
"I thought that she'd start paying more attention to me and everybody else would notice... But nothing much changed. I was still a stranger in a strange land."
Junior
What is protest?
to express objection to what someone has said or done or do declare something firmly
The change that is a result or consequence of an action
How is effect defined?
What was Junior's Grandmother's advice to Junior after he was bullied by Roger?
Grandmother Spirit tells Junior that Roger respects Junior now as Junior stood up to him. She says that Roger was testing Junior to see how tough he is.
Who said this quote?
"This giant boy is the alpha male of the school, and you're the new dog, so he pushed you around a bit to see how tough you are."
something about to occur, looming, or close in time. It frequently referring to a threatening, serious, or unpleasant event
What is impending?
What is theme?
the central topic, message, or unifying idea of a discourse, artistic work, or event
What was Junior's feelings after his first day at Reardan?
Junior felt like an outsider or alien at his new school as he does not know the rules of this new environment. This is affirmed by his quote saying "I felt like somebody had shoved me into a rocket ship and blasted me to a new planet"(p. 66).
Who said this quote?
"What do you want?... What rules?"
Roger
What is accused?
Describes someone who has had a claim or allegation of fault or wrongdoing leveled against them
What is setting?
Setting describes the time and place that the story occurs.
Setting also includes social environment and quality of life.
Why was Penelope laughing at Junior during class.
Penelope was laughing at Junior's name being Junior as it was an unusual name outside the reservation.
Who said this quote?
"Oh... That's why you talk so funny."
Penelope
To injure, disfigure, or permanently damage
What is mutilate?
What is this an example of?
Rowdy cuts off the mens braids
Junior feels cared for and loved when Rowdy defends him. He knows that Rowdy is a true friend.
What was Rowdy's reaction to Junior transferring schools?
Rowdy at first didn't believe that Junior will actually transfer schools. When Rowdy realized Junior was serious about this transfer, he got very angry and very sad. He then accused Junior of believing that Junior himself thought he was better than Rowdy.
Who said this quote?
"Just remember this...those white people aren't better than you."
Junior's Father