WHO
wants to be an NBA star?
Lonnie
owns a parakeet named "Sparrow"
Ox
Why does Lonnie worry about Paul?
* finds out he's stealing money from mail boxes
* is short-tempered
What are the benefits to players participating in the city hoops tournament?
(name one)
* Exposure to college
* Learn to play under pressure
* Learn team play
was called "spider"
Cal Jones
is a rich kid from Riverdale?
Lenny
How does Aggie feel about Cal?
How do you know?
She loves him
She is giving him a 2nd chance
What are some drawbacks associated with the tournament?
* Draws gamblers into conflict with the players
* Reveals racist attitudes towards players by TV audience.
is the hotel manager?
Harrison
is a drug dealer?
Ugly
What does Lonnie's boss steal from him?
The alcohol that Lonnie had stolen?
Why was Cal banished from the NBA?
Gambling/shaving points
stole welfare checks?
Paul
what is the name of the cheap hotel?
Grant
What is the relationship like between Lonnie and Mary Ann?
They fall in love
They depend on each other
How is Cal a "Christ-like" figure?
Dies to save Lonnie and Lonnie becomes a better person.
is worried about her brother's problem?
Mary Ann
is the club owner?
Tyrone
What are things Cal is trying to teach Lonnie?
(name at least one)
*Be a team player
*Do the right thing/Be responsible
How does owning an arcade help Ugly with his other business?
Ugly meets kids there and sells them drugs.