Bad Boy
Myers would get in trouble at school for...
Fighting
Why does the narrator in "Monkeman" want to leave Harlem?
He wants to escape the gangs and get rich
What is Jamal's sister's name?
Sassy
who is the narrator of the book?
Francis "Stuff"
Describe Darnell Rock.
Darnell is thirteen years old. He has a twin sister named Tamika. Darnell is not involved in school activities and often gets in trouble.
Myers would be made fun of because of his...
speech impediment
Infer why the cops showed up assuming something was illegally happening at Joe's Funeral?
There was an anonymous caller that reported drugs in a coffin at Big Joes.
Scorpions involves which themes?Answer with evidence.
revenge, love, anger, belonging, grief, etc
On p.36 when Cap says, "You got to be jiving," he means...
"You have to be kidding."
What is Darnell's main conflict in the story?
He is worried about Grandpa living with his family.
Walter's adoptive parents brought him and his half sisters to live in...
Harlem, N.Y.
How have Monkeyman's actions affected Peaches?
They make her want to help him in return
In Scorpions, Jamal is best friends with...
Tito
Who wind the dance contest?
Clyde and Sam
Why did he tell Mr. Baker he was going to join the school newspaper?
He told the principal he would join the newspaper team so that Mr. Baker would not call his parents again about his behavior.
Walter's fifth grade teacher discovers his talent in---
writing
Why was Peaches so intent on ruining Big Joe's Funeral?
Big Joe was always asking her mom to marry him, and she thought he was a joke.
Randy is in prison for...
Robbery and murder
How does Sam help Clyde after Clyde's father dies?
Sam tells Clyde that by living in a way that would make his father proud, he can show his love and respect. Sam encourages Clyde to think about the future.
Why do you think Miss Seldes invited the Corner Club members to meet in the library?
We can guess that she wanted to make them feel they were a part of the school community. She also wanted to keep them out of trouble.
Walter learns to read from his ...
adopted mother
Why is Clean acting the way he is?
He wants to beat up Monkeyman so the Tigros will let him join.
How much money is needed to get Randy out of prison?
$500 to $2000
What is Gloria's problem? How does Clyde suggest that the friends should respond to Gloria’s problem?
Gloria's parents are fighting and might get a divorce. Clyde suggests that the friends should go to Gloria and tell her they care about her problem. This would be more helpful than just gossiping about it among themselves.
What happens when Darnell and Linda Gold go to the office to interview the principal, Mr. Baker?
When Darnell and Linda go to the office to interview Mr. Baker, everyone thinks Darnell is in the office because he is in trouble. They smile at Linda Gold but not at Darnell. Darnell asks one question and Linda asks all the rest. Darnell thinks the interview is very boring.