Part-Time Indian
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Junior (Arnold Spirit Jr.)
What does Junior do in class that makes Mr. Dodge angry?
He corrects the teacher about how petrified wood is made.
What is a lingua franca?
A common language used for communication between people who speak different first languages.
In Brave, what does Merida’s mother turn into after eating the witch’s cake?
A bear.
Which pop star is known for the hit songs “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space”?
Taylor Swift.
Who is Junior’s best friend on the reservation?
Rowdy
Why doesn’t Mr. Dodge believe Junior’s answer at first?
Because he doesn’t expect a Native student to be right.
Give three examples of languages that can be used as a lingua franca.
English, French, Swahili, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, etc.
In Scooby-Doo! The Monster from Below, what is the name of the team that solves mysteries?
Mystery Inc.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci.
What happens when Roger insults Native Americans?
Junior punches him in the face.
What big news does Junior learn about his sister, Mary?
She got married and moved to Montana without saying goodbye.
Why is English considered a global lingua franca today?
British empire and because it is used in international business, science, technology, education, travel, and communication between people worldwide.
In Lamb to the Slaughter, what does Mary Maloney use to kill her husband?
A frozen leg of lamb.
What’s the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
A strawberry.
Why does Mr. P tell Junior to “go where other people have hope”?
Because the reservation has lost hope, and Junior deserves better opportunities.
What subject does Junior’s teacher, Mr. Dodge, teach?
Geology
What is the difference between a native speaker and a non-native speaker?
A native speaker speaks a language as their first language; a non-native speaker learns it as a second or foreign language.
hat does Spirit from the movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron fight for throughout the movie?
His freedom and the freedom of his herd.
Which country is home to the Amazon rainforest?
Brazil.
What is the name of Junior’s reservation?
The Spokane Indian Reservation
What two positive things happen for Junior by the end of the chapter?
He feels inspired by Mary’s courage and becomes friends with Gordy.
According to Kachru’s three circles of English, what are the Inner, Outer, and Expanding circles?
Inner Circle: Countries where English is the native language (e.g., USA, UK, Australia).
Outer Circle: Countries where English is an official second language (e.g., India, Nigeria).
Expanding Circle: Countries where English is learned as a foreign language (e.g., China, Japan, Norway).
How was Samuel Ratchett killed in Murder on the Orient Express?
He was stabbed multiple times while he slept in his compartment.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin.