Chapter 5
Who climbed into the ambulance with Chris after the accident?
Mom
How was Chris doing at the hospital?
He was doing ok. His results were all normal.
Why didn’t Newt want to go trick-or-treating with JJ and Cecil?
He didn’t make a costume for Halloween.
What is the setting for chapter 8?
The first house the visited. They are trick-or-treating
How did trick-or-treating go?
It was incredible according to Newt.
What did dad say was wrong with Chris?
He was in a coma
How did Newt feel when his mom said that he couldn’t do anything to help?
He felt useless.
What did Newt add to his costume to make it “magical”?
A mask.
What initials did Newt have on his mask?
C.N.
Who was home when Newt got home?
Mom
What event was canceled because of the Big Tackle?
Victory Parade
What did the article in the Appleton Sentinel say about his family? How do you think Newt felt about this?
It said that Chris was an only child. He was surprised/made him catch his breath.
How did Newt feel after adding a mask?
Protected and hidden.
Who recognized JJ’s costume?
The wife recognized her. She had read all the Crystal Cavern Chronicles.
Why was Newt disappointed?
He wanted his mom to see him in his costume.
What did they do to Reggie Ratner’s car?
They spray painted his car and slashed his tires
Why did Newt put on Chris’s old clothes?
He was trying to cheer up his mom before she left.
What did Newt’s costume look like?
He was wearing red sweatpants, Chris’s old silver track shoes with lightning bolts, cape, and mask.
What did Newt say the initials C.N. stood for?
Captain Nobody
What did Newt say when he was asked "who are you supposed to be" during trick-or-treating?
“I’m not supposed to be anybody. I am captain nobody”
Who dropped by Saturday afternoon and what did they bring?
JJ and Cecil. They brought a cd and a recording of a famous author reading a Harry Potter book.
What did Newt plan to say/do to JJ and Cecil when they arrived to trick-or-treat?
He planned to look at their outfits and wish them well because he was not in the mood to trick-or-treat.
Who did JJ and Cecil dress up as?
Splendida Queen of the Dungeon of Dreams/Mozart
What did Cecil and JJ say the initials stood for?
Commander Nuclear
What did JJ say about the costume had caused the awkward silence?
She said that there was a tragic incident that erased Newt’s memory and then she felt bad because she remembered Chris’s accident.