Why did Luis play goalie when he was younger?
He was handicapped, and the goalie position did not require as much running.
Why were the koi fish disappearing?
Osprey
What is unusual about Mr. Donnelly's house?
It has been hit by lightning more than once.
Why doesn't Shandra want her picture in the paper?
She is trying to protect Antoine.
Why does Paul have a hard time believing the story about the eclipse?
He can't remember staring at the sun during an eclipse.
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 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.
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.
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 was Paul's nickname at Lake Windsor Middle?
Mars
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.
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.
What does Paul say when Coach Bright says she will need a goalie next year?
He says he wants Maya's position.
What do Paul's grandparents think of the "Erik Fisher Football Dream"?
They don't care at all about it.
What is Paul's punishment for assaulting a teacher?
He is expelled from school for the remainder of the school year.
What does Paul do during the funeral for Luis?
He digs a small hole in the dirt, cries his tears into the hole, and covers it back up.
What is symbolic about the sunrise at the end of the book?
It can represent a new beginning for the Fisher family.
Who was Erik's friend back in Texas?
Vincent Castor
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.
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.
Why does a small fight break out between Victor and Tino at soccer practice?
Tino said that Victor's goal did not count.