Alex
Why does Alex think Brick wants to maim him?
Because he did an imitation of Brick at lunch.
What does bowing mean in karate?
A show of respect.
How did Alex avoid Brick at school?
He ran away every time he saw Brick.
What did Alex do with his baseball cards over the summer?
He organized his baseball cards by teams and positions.
What does the instructor tell Alex about respect at his first karate lesson?
To get respect, you have to show respect
How does Alex believe he can become a sleek fighting machine?
By learning karate.
Where do Alex's karate lessons take place?
At the YMCA.
How does Alex's little brother know Brick?
Brick reads funny stories to his first grade class.
Why does Alex carry certain baseball cards with him to school?
They help him to build his confidence.
Why does Alex think Brick is a bully?
Because Brick looks big and mean.
Why doesn't Alex know what maim means?
He didn't do his vocabulary unit.
What is a karate instructor called?
A sensi
Finish this sentence..."At my other school a boy did an imitation of me and..."
Brick never finished the sentence because he walked away when the PE teacher told him to stay at his own table during lunch.
Why do Bob and Alex wish there was an umpire card?
To help Alex feel more confident about his problem with Brick?
What is the name of Alex's karate instructor?
Walt
What does Alex think Brick is going to maim him with in the library?
A heavy dictionary.
What does Brick already know how to do when he joins Alex's Karate class?
A round kick.
What is Brick's real name?
Clarence
Which baseball card ends up crumpled gray wad?
Fernando Valenzuela’
Why does Alex start to think his desire to flatten Brick with a round kick is fading?
Alex thought about Brick reading to the first graders and feels guilty for his imitation of Brick.
What is Alex's 3 part plan to deal with Brick?
survive today
perfect his round kick
flatten Brick
What color is the karate teacher's belt?
Black with gold stripes
What team's hat does Brick always wear, unless they lose?
The Braves
What baseball card did Alex really want to have when he confronted Brick?
Ted Williams
How does Brick show Alex respect at their first karate lesson.
Brick offers Alex his hand to help him up off the floor after stretching.