How does a muck fire start?
Why did they move to Tangerine?
Dad's new job
Why did Luis play goalie when he was younger?
He was Handicapped, and the the goalie did not require as much running.
What is unusual about Mr. Donnelly's house?
It has been hit by lightning more than once.
the cause of Mike's death
What is lightning?
Giant goldfish
Japanese carp
What is Mrs. Fishers new job in the neighborhood?
Head of Architectural Committee
Why does Paul have a hard time believing the story about the eclipse?
He can't remember staring at the sun during an eclipse.
What does the zombie represent in the story?
The zombie represents all the bad and evil things in the Fisher family. Even when the Fishers move, the zombie follows the family to their new home.
Lake Windsor Middle School Mascot
What is the seagull?
What three things are missing from Lake Windsor Middle school?
1. Auditorium
2. Gym
3. lack of indoor classrooms
Who is the reason Paul has an IEP?
Mom
How does Paul say he would feel if his brother died?
He would feel relieved; however, he would also feel sorry because the secret about Paul's past would die with him.
What are at least 2 clues that Erik and Arthur are responsible for the robberies of the tented houses?
Arthur was seen holding something shiny in the Land Cruiser. Arthur and Erik both smelled like bug spray. Erik wanted a key to the storage building.
The protagonist of the story
Who is Paul Fisher?
What two words describe the weather in Tangerine?
Hot
Thunderstorms
What is the Eric Fisher Dream?
Play football in college
To be the best
What does Paul say when Coach Bright says she will need a goalie next year?
He says he wants Maya's position.
What is Paul's punishment for assaulting a teacher?
He is expelled from school for the remainder of the school year.
The meaning of I.E.P.
What is Individualized Education Plan?
How often do thunderstorms occur in Tangerine?
Almost every afternoon
Who calls Paul's family to say they saw the school on CNN?
grandparents
Who was Erik's friend back in Texas?
Vincent Castor
How does Victor try to protect Paul from getting punished for jumping on the coach?
He says that Paul must have fainted, fallen off the bleachers, and accidentally landed on the coach.
President of the Homeowners Association
Who is Mr. Costello?
Why does Paul think he wears glasses?
Eclipse
Who is the football coach?
Warner
Why were the koi fish disappearing?
Osprey
Why doesn't Shandra want her picture in the paper?
She is trying to protect Antoine.
Flashback that Paul has in the prologue of the novel
What is person in a car trying to hit him with a bat?
How does Paul act during the sinkhole?
Helpful Hero
What position did Mike Costello play?
Placeholder
Why is Paul excited about going to St. Anthony's on a trial basis?
He thinks the students there will think he is a tough kid.
What agreement do the Fishers and Bauers want their neighbors to sign in regard to their stolen property?
They must agree to not press charges against Erik and Arthur in order to get their stolen items back sooner or be reimbursed for the cash value.
Erik's loser friend who will hold the ball from him; described in the book as having absolutely no talent for football.
Who is Arthur Bauer?
How Paul feel about the burning Tangerine trees?
Upset
How would you describe Arthur Baeur?
follower, evil
What was Paul's nickname at Lake Windsor Middle?
Mars
What do Paul's grandparents say when they hear about the trouble Erik is in?
They say Erik should have gotten help when he was younger.
Paul's young homeroom teacher at Lake Windsor middle
Who is Ms. Alvarez?
What does Paul ask Joey to do to become friends with him?
Go for a Run
Who is Paul happy to see at the carnival?
Kerri Garner
What do Paul's grandparents think of the "Erik Fisher Football Dream"?
They don't care at all about it.
What is symbolic about the sunrise at the end of the book?
It can represent a new beginning for the Fisher family.
what Paul calls the family's obsession with Erik's "talen
What is The Erik Fisher football dream?
Who calls Paul's family to say they saw the school on CNN?
grandparents
Who is the best soccer player at Lake Windsor Middle?
Gino
Why did Paul's parents say they hid the truth from Paul?
They did not want Paul to hate his brother, and they thought Paul might never remember what really happened.
Why does a small fight break out between Victor and Tino at soccer practice?
Tino said that Victor's goal did not count.
the cause of the smoke in Paul's neighborhood
What is the muckfire (or lignite underneath the ground)?