Characters
Which character is known as the dreamer?
Kitoo
Kitoo reads about it in "Sports Around the World"
Where do Kitoo and Nigosi live? (city)
Kitoo and Nigosi live in Kikima, Kenya.
What does "makeshift" mean? ( Chapter 6)
Makeshift means temporary or "home-made".
What does "blaring" mean? (Chapter 4)
Blaring means loud
Which character has a realistic perspective but encourages his friend to dream?
Nigosi
Why does Jackson take Kitoo and Nigosi with him to Machakos in Chapter 3?
What is the name of the park where Kitoo and Nigosi watch roller hockey for the first time?
Kitoo and Nigosi watch roller hockey for the first time at People's Park.
What does "inhaled" mean? (Chapter 1)
Inhaled means to breath in deeply.
What does "depressed" mean as it is used in Chapter 3?
Depressed means to pushed down
What is Sarah's job at the orphanage? (Chapter 7)
Matron
How long did it take Kitoo to learn how to skate?
It took Kitoo two months to learn how to skate.
What is the name of the hotel that the characters visit in Nairobi?
The hotel is called the Panari Hotel.
What does "discarded" mean? (Chapter 2)
Discarded means to throw away or to get rid of.
What does a manager do for a sports team?
A manager is responsible for the activities that a team does.
How are Jackson and Mrs. Kyatha related to each other?
They are cousins
Why does the book talk about pilau so frequently? What does pilau represent?
Pilau is Kitoo and Nigosi's favorite dish. They talk about pilau because they do not get to eat it much but they dream to. It represents a dream for them.
Where does Kitoo practice skating inside of the orphanage?
Kitoo practices skating in the dining hall inside of the orphanage.
What does "reluctantly" mean? (Chapter 5)
Reluctantly means in an unwilling or hesitant way.
What does " I can be of assistance" mean? (Chapter 5)
"I can be of assistance" means that I can help you.
What is Mr. Mohamed's job?
Team manager
What is the first things that Kitoo does when he steps on the ice?
When the story starts, where were the boys?
The boys were in a classroom.
What does "amid" mean? (Chapter 5)
Amid means amongst or surrounded by.
The book talks about the "outskirts of Machakos", in Chapter 7. What does "outskirts" mean?
Outskirts means far from the center of a city or surrounding areas.