Characters
Who is the protagonist of the story, and what is his full name?
The protagonist is Arnold Spirit Jr., often called Junior.
What are Junior's feelings about the education he receives on the reservation?
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Hydrocephalus
Decrepit
old, worn-out, ruined
"I wanted to hate him for his weakness."
His Dad
Who was Oscar and what happened to him/WHY?
Junior's dog & his dad shot him because he was sick and they had no money to pay the vet.
What does Junior say poverty teaches you?
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Powwow
Native American ceremony that often includes traditional dancing and games
likely to be affected or influenced by things
Susceptible
"I wanted no part of it."
The Powwow
"__________was the kind of person who could make you laugh even when you didn’t want to."
Mary
What does Junior do to Mr. P and why?
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What is the Federal land set aside for Native Americans called?
Persistent
sticking with something even through difficulty
"She still reads books like crazy. She buys them by the pound. And she remembers everything she reads."
His Mom
"___________is my best friend, but he is also my worst enemy."
Rowdy
"___________doesn't give you strength or teach you lessons about perseverance."
Poverty
To give evidence as a witness in a law court.
Testify
Impediments
hindrances which make it hard to do something
"He shoved me to the ground and almost kicked me. He swung his leg at me, but pulled it back at the last second. I could tell he wanted to hurt me for laughing."
Rowdy
But no matter how weird he looks, the absolutely weirdest thing about _______________ is that sometimes he forgets to come to school.
Mr. P
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Cerebral
having to do with the brain
open to new ideas, not tied to traditions
Liberal
"He doesn't believe in physical punishment; he believes in staring so cold at me that I turn into a icecovered ice cube with an icy filling."
His Dad