Big Joe's Funeral
Who tried to ruin Big Joe's Funeral?
Peaches
What sport were the boys arguing about at the beginning?
Boxing
What is the name of the main character? (protagonist)
Billy Giles
How did Angela get "her father's eyes?"
Her father died violently
What is Mr. Smart's GF named?
Maddie
What inspired Big Joe to have a funeral while still alive?
Why did the cops show up?
They heard reports of an active shooter somewhere nearby.
Why does the main character quit boxing and get a steady job?
He never graduated high school
Who was the first person to appear in Angela's dreams? (besides her dad)
Poli
What is Mr. Smart's new puppy named?
Goose
Why do the cops show up at the funeral party?
Who did the cops pat down?
Willie Murphy
What is the main character's wife named?
Johnnie Mae
How did Eddie Robinson die?
Where did Mr. Smart go to College?
College of Charleston
What is Big Joe's girlfriend's name? (Peaches' mama)
Sadie
What was the name of the adult wino whose mother (Old Ms. Davis) was searching for?
JUNIOR!
Who did the main character fight?
Danny Vegas
Why did Consuela Ortiz want to talk to Angela?
She wanted to know if she was going to die.
What did Mr. Smart study in college?
Philosophy and Russian
Whose band played at the funeral?
LeRoy Brown
What was the name of the restaurant that they took cover in?
Eez-on-in
Why did the main character assume the saxophone player was playing while it was so cold?
He had demons that needed to hear a tune
What dream did Angela start having a lot towards the end of the story?
She dreamed of a massive explosion
Who is Mr. Smart's favorite author? (It's on the GOAT Pasture)
Vladimir Nabokov