Characters
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Alex Gregory
What does Alex do during the beginning of the story that gets himself in trouble?
Where is Alex assigned community service?
At a nursing home
Why does Alex decide to get drunk and drive his mom's car?
Because of his father's relationship with his third-grade teacher
What was Jordan Sonnenblick's first book?
Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie
Who is the old man Alex visits at the nursing home?
Solomon "Sol" Lewis
What is Alex sentenced to as a punishment for his actions?
100 hours of community service
Where does Alex go following his drunk driving?
The courthouse
How does Alex feel when his Dad wants to talk to him?
He is angry and doesn't want to talk to him
What instruments does Jordan Sonnenblick like to play?
Drums, guitar, and bass
Who is Alex's best friend?
Laurie Flynn
What did Laurie specifically do in order to meet Sol?
She convinced Alex's mom to take charge of him so Alex spend extra time with Sol
Where does the concert take place?
The nursing home
Why was Sol angry with Alex?
What book inspired Jordan Sonnenblick to become a novelist?
The Dark is Rising
Who is the judge that assigned Alex community service?
Judge Trent
What does Alex do to make Sol happy?
He hosts a concert for Sol
Where does Alex get made fun of due to his incident?
At school
He wanted his human service assignment changed because he felt like he wasn't qualified to help Sol.
What year was Notes from the Midnight Driver published?
2006
What secret do we find out about Sol?
He is a talented jazz guitarist
How does Alex feel after the 2nd concert?
He feels nevous
Where did Alex crash his mother's car and what did he hit?
On a lawn and crashed into a garden gnome
How is Alex and Sol's conflict solved?
They both share a bond over jazz music and later develop a friendship towards each other
What is Jordan Sonnenblick's favorite baseball team?
New York Yankees