Life
Who picked up Baby from juvenile detention?
Jules & Lester
How do Baby & Xavier meet?
When Baby gets places back in regular classes, he is paired with her to show her around.
They are in the same classes.
Where does Alphonse say he wants to go with Baby? (this is why he originally says they need $)
Europe
Why does Baby get put back into the regular school program?
She had a 96% average.
Great grades.
What did Baby do when she saw Alphonse for the first time after leaving Juvie?
She covered her face with her hands.
How does the 'system' put all kids like Baby in the same box? (What did they decide for Baby)
To send her to a school for kids with problems and learning disabilities. However, she was on the honour roll in her other school.
Why is Baby interested in Xavier? What draws her to him?
He is different from her other friends. He acts his age (like a child), is immature, doesn't care what people think, naive.
Does Alphonse have a physical relationship with Baby?
Yes
Does Baby expect that Alphonse is eventually going to want her to work for him?
Yes.
Why did Baby like Alphonse's house?
He always had good food in the fridge.
What colour was the car of Baby's first 'client'?
Brown
What does Xavier give to Baby that makes her very happy?
A toy zebra figurine he found.
Why doesn't Alphonse get Baby to work late at night?
What is one thing Baby refuses to wear?
Fancy underwear.
How was Jules acting when Baby returned home?
he was sad, depressed, acted deaf, was using drugs, always smelled like Tiger balm (to heal a deep wound)
What was in the geometry set tin?
Jules 'works' to do drugs (a needle, a Q-tip, a filter, a spoon, a lighter)
What makes Baby and Xavier's relationship 'official'?
When she loses the bet in the bench and they hold hands.
What was the first thing Alphonse whispered to Baby, the first time they saw each other (after Baby got out of Juvie).
"You belong to me."
What does Baby buy with the money Alphonse gives nack to her?
Cigarettes
A book (Agatha Christie)
Why didn't Baby say her real name to clients?
It seemed too precious to her to share. She didn't want to talk about how unusual and cute it was.
What did the 'system kids' at 'Bobo Academy brag to each other about?
Their mental disorders, being messed up...
Does Xavier come from a good family? Give an example to back up your answer.
His dad is an accountant and they build models together.
He talks about their summer trips to Old Orchard and the bonfires they make.
His mom makes him lunches.
He went to eat at the restaurant with them.
How does Alphonse react to Baby being late to the movies (ex: he cares, he doesn't, he's mad, he ignores her...)
He's mad, he doesn't like her hanging around kids her age, he thinks she's f*ing with him.
How would you describe Baby’s emotions after she begins working as a prostitute for Alphonse?
She is resigned to it – doesn’t resist, wants to just get it over with
Lack of feeling – completely numb
“it was if my soul had been frozen, and it waited for it to thaw, in order to get on with life” (p.222)
“the night was a typewriter key that got stuck and kept punching all the letters on top of the others until all that was left was a black blob” (p.224)
Baby walks down the street crying
Like an imposter
Like a bad lover
What did Baby accuse a client of hiding? She got very mad about this and ran home crying and cursing.
Her glove that Alphonse made her.