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What was the name of the boy in chapter 1?
Alfonso.
What day of the week was the bike date?
Chapter 1
Monday.
What was the 2 brothers name in chapter 2 "baseball in April" ?
Michael and jesse.
What happens to Jesse and Michael after the tryouts?
Chapter 2
They do not make the regular team.
How does Jesse get on base?
Chapter 2
What was the name of the girl Alfonso went on a bike date with?
Chapter 1
Sandra
What time was the bike date supposed to be?
Chapter 1
4:30
How does Alfonso feel about Sandra at the end?
Chapter 1
He feels very happy and thinks she likes him.
What happens during the game?
Chapter 2
The Hobos struggle but continue playing.
What position does Jesse play?
Chapter 2
He plays catcher.
What did Alfonso do after his mom said no to him getting braces?
Chapter 1
He tried to push his teeth back in place every day.
what is Alfonso big brothers name
Ernie
What does Ernie eventually do?
Chapter 1
He lets Alfonso use his bike.
How does Jesse feel when he is at bat?
Chapter 2
He feels confident and thinks he looks strong.
Who do the Hobos play against?
Chapter 2
They played the Red Caps.
Name 2 challenges the boy Faced in these pages 1-5
Chapter 1
Alfonso didn't like that his teeth were crooked
He was scared that his dad would not like his hair color.
What is one problem Alfonso faces?
Chapter 1
He is not sure if Sandra really likes him.
what was the group of kids nicknamed that got cut from getting into little league?
Chapter 2
The Hobos.
Why does Jesse play catcher without much protection?
Chapter 2
The team does not have enough equipment.
What happens to Jesse during the game?
Chapter 2
A pitched ball hits his leg.
Why did Alfonso not dare to change his hair?
Chapter 1
He was afraid that hid dad would not like it
What did Alfonso do when he needed an extra bike for his bike date
Chapter 1
He asked his big brother to borrow his bike.
What does Alfonso realize during the ride?
Chapter 1
He realizes that his appearance is not as important as he thought.
What does Jesse notice about the other team?
Chapter 2
Many of the players are Mexican, and some are Black.
What does Jesse learn from playing for the Hobos?
Chapter 2
He learns that having fun and being part of a team are important.