Characters
Who is the main character?
Paul
"But I can see. I can see everything. I can see things that Mom and Dad can't. Or won't" (4).
Paul.
Who lost Paul's IEP?
Mom.
What does muck mean?
dirt, rubbish, or waste matter.
What position does Paul normally play?
Goalie.
Who is Erik's best friend at Lake Windsor High School?
Arthur.
"Let me tell you something. You're bigger than this little punk. You know that? And I'm bigger than you. If he ever messes with me again, I don't care where it is, I'm gonna punch him out" (154).
Joey
How did Mike Costello die? AND Why were Erik and Arthur happy about this?
He was struck by lightning during football practice. Erik and Arthur were happy because now Arthur can take Mike's place holding the football for Erik during games.
Enthusiasm
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
What position does Erik play?
Place kicker.
Who is the girl that calls Paul to ask if he likes Kerri?
Cara
"If you're gonna play with us, then you're gonna play with us. Do you understand?...If you're a War Eagle, then you're a War Eagle. You got brother to back you up..." (124)
Victor.
What is happening to the tented houses?
They are being robbed.
Menacing
suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
Who runs away at Paul's practice when the Tangerine Times show up?
Shandra.
What is the name of the quarterback on Lake Windsor High School's football team?
Antoine Thomas.
"I mean you're not eligible to play. I have a memo from Mr. Murrow saying that you're in a special program for the visually handicapped" (62).
Coach Walski.
Why is Paul put into the game against Kinnow Middle School?
Victor had hit his head and was bleeding too much to stay in the game. He had to be taken to the doctor, so Paul went in for him.
Congregated
gather into a crowd or mass.
What happens to Erik when Antoine holds the ball for his kick?
Who lives in the house that constantly gets hit by lightning?
"Ma'am I can't ask these players and their parents to give up their sleep, to disrupt their lives, to come out to practice at six-thiryy" (58).
Coach Warner.
Why does Paul not want his brother to die or disappear?
Because he thinks he knows something about why he lost his eyesight. If he dies/goes away, then Paul feels he will lost a piece to the puzzle of his past.
Reverence.
Deep respect for someone or something.
What is the name of Paul's soccer coach at Tangerine Middle School?
Coach Betty Bright.