Early
How did Jack describe Early Auden on page 1?
Strangest of boys
How old is Jack?
13.
Morton Hill Academy has a place where students live. What is that called?
Dormitory
Hard to find.
Elusive
Page 35: "The creek near our house, with the late afternoon sun dancing on the water."
Personification
What do Early and Jack have in common?
Both lost their mothers.
The Captian
Custodian's room in the basement.
The act of giving or inspiring confidence.
Assurance
Page 42: "Mom always said I was as strong as an ox."
Simile
What is the connection between Early and Pi?
Pi has a story.
What was Jack's boat called?
Sweetie Pie.
Who is the Fish?
Greatest athlete to ever walk the halls of Morton Hill Academy. Number 67, Class of 1943.
A mixture of various ingredients or elements.
Concoction
"I stopped, my breath coming out in puffs of air as if from a dragon"
Simile
Early call Jack, "Jackie". Why is this significant?
His mom called him Jackie.
Why did Jack not want Early's "goop"?
He's stubborn.
What happened to the Fish?
He died in the war.
Confused; not understanding.
Befuddled
"I could just rub it like a genie's lamp, I could have my wish granted."
Allusion
What did Early think of Jack's rowing ability?
Crooked.
To Jack, what was the importance of the navigator ring?
Reminds him he can always find his way.
What is the name of the Fish's boat?
The Maine.
A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes.
Ointment
"I could have clicked my heels together three times and wished myself back to Kansas."
Allusion