Character Check
Who is Arnold Spirit Jr., often called Junior.
What creative activity helps Junior express himself and imagine a different future?
Drawing cartoons.
What is the name of the school Junior leaves Wellpinit to attend?
Reardan High School
Who stands up for Junior when other boys bully him?
Rowdy
What is a hook?
Attention getter
Who is Junior's best friend and longtime protector?
Rowdy
What painful decision must Junior's family make when Oscar becomes seriously ill?
Oscar is put down because they cannot afford veterinary treatment.
What does Mr. P tell Junior he must do to have a better chance at a future?
To leave the reservation and seek opportunities elsewhere.
How do Junior's parents respond when he decides to transfer schools?
They supported his decision despite the difficulties.
What is background?
Introduces the topic.
Who is the teacher Junior hits with a geometry book?
Mr. P
Which team does Junior play for when he faces his former school in the rematch?
Reardan.
How does Junior respond when Roger makes a racist remark toward him?
Junior punches Roger.
Which family member advises Junior about his encounter with Roger?
Grandmother Spirit.
What is a thesis statement?
States the central idea or main argument.
What happens when Junior tells Rowdy he plans to attend Reardan?
Rowdy becomes furious and punches Junior.
What does Junior do after discovering his geometry book once belonged to his mother?
He threw the textbook at Mr. P.
After Reardan defeats Wellpinit, why does Junior cry instead of simply celebrating?
He recognizes the pain and disadvantages facing his former teammates. despite his own victory.
How does Junior reopen communication with Rowdy after the basketball rematch?
Sends him an email apologizing for the game.
What is the body paragraphs?
3 paragraphs. Develop ideas with reasons, details, and evidence
What does Junior's final freshman year report card reveal about his academic performance?
He earns mostly A's and a few B's.
What tragic news does Junior receive about his sister Mary?
Mary dies in a trailer fire in Montana.
Which Reardan student becomes Junior's crush?
Penelope
What do Junior and Rowdy do together in the novel's final scene?
Play one-on-one basketball without keeping score.
What is the conclusion?
Wraps up the essay and reinforces the main idea.