Quotes
"There's one thing you can do, Something I know Ike'd really like... Keep firing off those rockets!" Pg 255
What is Mrs. Bykovski?
Sonny struggles with guilt after Mr. Bykovski's death and questions whether he should continue to build rockets.
What is conflict?
This character leads a rescue effort after a mining accident and is injured in the process.
What is Homer Sr.?
The type of gas that the mine workers are worried about also called Black Damp.
What is Methane?
"If you stop working on your rockets no, you'll regret it maybe for the rest of your life." Pg 254
What is Miss Riley?
Sonny initially believes that continuing to work on the rockets would be wrong. However, the people around him including those connected to Mr. Bykovski encourage him to continue.
What is Irony?
This character throws the Blacks phones out of the Hickam house.
What is Elsie Hickam?
The propellant used to replace rocket candy.
What is zinc dust and sulfer?
"You don't worry about anybody but yourself. That's the way you've always been-selfish!" Pg 246
What is Elsie Hickam?
"It was Coalwood moving, talking, humming its eternal symphony of life, work, duty, and job." Pg 255
What is personification?
This character punches Sonny in the chest after a dispute within the BCMA.
What is Roy Lee?
Symbol on the rescue teams helmets that identify them as the rescue team.
What is a green cross?