Miscellaneous (Plot & Story)
What is the name of the new school Junior goes to?
Reardan High School
Who is Junior’s best friend on the reservation?
Rowdy
What theme shows that Junior lives in two different worlds?
Dual identity
What does Junior do on Halloween?
He collects money and candy for poor people.
What is the narrator’s perspective?
First-person narrator (I-perspective).
Why does Junior leave his old school?
The math book was very old – shows poverty
Who is Penelope and why is she important to Junior?
She is his girlfriend and inspires him.
What does alcohol represent in the book?
It causes pain, death, and problems.
What should Indians be thankful for, according to Junior's father? (quote from the book)
On the rez it's sad, not a celebration."We should give thanks that they didn't kill us all,"said Junior's dad.
What does Junior use cartoons for?
To show emotions and explain his life.
What happens in the first basketball game against Wellpinit?
Junior is booed, later wins with Reardan
How does Gordy help Junior?
He becomes his friend and study partner.
How is friendship between Rowdy and Junior shown?Give one example.
They fight but still care for each other. PowWow festival.
Why is Halloween important for Junior?
He wants to help others – but gets beaten up.
Describe the setting of the book.
The reservation – poor, isolated, but full of life.
How does the community react when Junior changes schools?
They call him a traitor
What role does Junior’s grandmother play?
She is wise and kind, teaches tolerance.
How does poverty affect school and education?
Old materials, no chances - no hope.
What happens at Christmas in Junior’s family?
His dad drinks, Junior gets nothing.
Give an example of irony in the book.
Junior says he's lucky – but his life is very hard.
What happens to Junior’s sister Mary?
She runs away but dies in a trailer fire.
Who is Earl and why is he a problem?
Penelope’s father – he is racist and strict.
How does the book criticize the school system?
Bad teachers and books for Native students.
How are Native traditions different from American holidays?
They often feel left out or ignored.
How does the author use exaggeration?
Big drawings and strong words to show feelings.