Chapter 1
How old is Ronaldo?
13
What grade are the boys in?
Seventh Grade
Where does Joey decide to spend the rest of his days?
Up in a tree
Who is Cory?
The neighborhood bully, a big meany
Why does Joey say he is never coming down from the tree?
Coach Bear embarrassed him, that he is a monkey, and that will never change.
Who is Ronaldo's best friend?
Joey Rios
What sport did Joey used to do?
Wrestling
Why does Joey feel like his life is over?
He was embarrassed in front of a lot of people, especially his new crush.
What does Ronnie's mom give him to bring home?
Change
Why does Ronnie abruptly leave Joey in the tree?
He is going to find Coach Bear
Why did the boys get detention?
They were tardy/late.
What was Jessica being honored for?
Gymnastics
What does Ronnie decide to do to help Joey?
Find Jessica
Why does Ronnie get pulled over by the police officer?
He littered/ missed the trash can
How does Ronnie find Coach Puddlefield?
He called Mr. Young a journalist/reporter
Who is Coach Puddlefield?
Coach Bear
What jobs did Coach Bear give the boys at the banquet?
Set up the chairs, fill and place balloons, and pass deserts and drinks.
What does Ronnie do to protect his best friend?
He yells at Coach and takes Joey home.
What book does Ronnie find at the drug store?
So Your a Teenager
What does "everyone know"?
That Joey climbed the rafters and got called a monkey.
What Job did Coach Bear give the boys?
To work the awards banquet.
What happened when Jessica went to get her award?
Her balloon got loose and Joey went to get it.
What does Ronnie's mother do for work?
Sells cosmetics/makeup
Who does Ronnie meet up with on his way home, and what happens?
Cory, Cory chases Ronnie all the way home and Ronnie almost loses his pants.
How does the conversation between Ronnie and Coach Bear at the fishing hole end?
They agreed that Coach messed up and needed to apologize to Joey.