Major Plot Points
What does Roger do when he finds out that Junior can't pay for him and Penelope's meal?
What two places did Junior go to with Penelope?
Winter formal and Denny's
How does Penelope view Roger?
She views Roger as an older brother.
What did Junior wear to the dance and what was everyone else's reaction to what he was wearing?
Junior was wearing his dad's old suit. Rather than being made fun of Penelope likes the suit and comments how it is retro. This makes everyone else like the suit.
Why was Junior nervous for the Winter Formal?
He was nervous that he would not have enough money for photos, food, or gas at the dance.
What does Roger and Junior's relationship look like now? What is different?
Roger, knowing about Junior's situation, has become friends with him. Roger suggests that Junior join the basketball team as well as drives him home sometimes.
What was one lesson that Junior learned at the end of this chapter?
How has Juniors experience of Reardan changed over time? PS. Compare Juniors experience in this chapter with the first time he was at Reardan
Junior seems to be settling in with the other students especially Penelope and Roger. Both of these characters are learning more about Junior and are becoming better acquainted with him.
What does Junior lie about and why does he lie about this thing?
Junior lies about how poor he is and he lies about this aspect of his life because everyone at Reardan thought that Spokanes were rich because of the casino as well as money given to them by the government. Junior didn't want to challenge this idea.