Literary Terms
What is a Protagonist?
The "good" person in the story.
Who is Paul's annoying older brother?
Erik Fischer
What did Paul believe was the reason he needed glasses?
He looked too long at a Solar Eclipse.
What is the soccer team at Tangerine Middle School called?
War Eagles
Who murdered Luis Cruz?
Arthur Bauer & Erik Fischer
What is a Narrator?
Who is Paul's first friend?
Joey Costello
What development did Paul move to in Tangerine Florida?
Lake Windsor Downs.
Who is the coach of the War Eagles?
Betty Bright
Who is the football star who lied to all of Lake Windsor Downs?
Antoine Thomas
What is the Theme?
The big message, lesson, or moral of the story.
Who is the captain of Paul's soccer team at Tangerine Middle School?
Victor Guzman
What is the cause of the muck fires?
The lightning that hits the lignite in the fields.
How does Tino react when Paul admits he was the one who ratted him out about the carnival?
He kicks Paul in the backside.
Who assisted in the getaway of Tino and Victor?
Paul Fisher.
What is the Falling Action?
The events that come after the climax and end the story.
Who led Paul around on the first day of school?
Theresa Cruz.
Why was it easier for Paul to fit into Tangerine Middle School than Joey?
Paul was used to feeling like an outsider and didn't judge the students at Tangerine Middle.
Why does Paul's dad never come to any of his soccer games?
Mr. Fischer cares more about Erik Fischer's Football Scholarship Dream, because his biggest regret was not getting to play in college himself.
Who are the reason for Paul's loss of vision?
Vincent Castor & Erik Fischer
What is the Exposition?
The beginning of the story.
Who is the soccer coach of Lake Windsor Middle?
Coach Walski
The lightning strike capital of the United States.
How does everyone find out Erik and Arthur were the ones robbing the houses?
Mrs. Fischer goes to their storage unit and finds an unknown duffle bag full of jewelry and other stolen goods.
Who are responsible for the mosquito swarms in Lake Windsor Downs?
Mrs. Fischer & the Home Owner's Association