Characters
What is Arnold Spirit Jr.’s nickname?
Answer:
Junior
Question:
What does Junior throw at Mr P that gets him into trouble?
Answer:
A book
Question:
Where does Junior live?
Answer:
The Spokane Indian Reservation
Question:
Which theme is shown when Junior leaves the reservation school to go to Reardan?
Answer:
Hope
Statement:
Junior was wrong to throw the book at Mr P.
Answer:
Right — it was disrespectful and hurt the teacher
(Accept: Wrong — he was frustrated, but must justify)
Question:
Who is Arnold’s best friend on the reservation at the beginning of the novel?
Answer:
Rowdy
Question:
What decision does Junior make after speaking to Mr P?
Answer:
He decides to leave the reservation school and go to Reardan
What is one major problem that many families on the reservation face?
Answer:
Poverty, alcoholism, violence
Question:
Which theme is shown through Junior and Rowdy’s friendship?
Answer:
Friendship
Statement:
Mr P was right to tell Junior to leave the reservation.
Answer:
Right — he wanted Junior to have hope and better opportunities
Question:
Which teacher encourages Junior to leave the reservation school for a better future?
Answer:
Mr P
Question:
What happens to Junior after Rowdy finds out he is leaving the reservation school?
Answer:
Rowdy hits him (or attacks him)
Question:
What is the name of Junior’s school on the reservation?
Answer:
Wellpinit High School
Question:
Which theme is shown when Junior struggles to fit in at Reardan?
Answer:
Identity
Statement:
Rowdy is a bad friend to Junior.
Answer:
Wrong — he is hurt and angry, but still cares about Junior
OR RIGHT- He should be more supportive
Question:
Which character struggles with alcoholism but still shows love and support for Junior?
Answer:
Arnold's Father
What tragic event leads to the chapter titled “The Wake”?
Answer:
Junior’s grandmother is killed by a drunk driver
Question:
What event at the powwow shows the violence and danger on the reservation?
Answer:
Junior is beaten up by the Andruss brothers
Question:
Which theme is shown through Junior’s family not being able to afford basic things?
Answer:
Poverty
Statement:
Junior betrays his community by going to Reardan.
Answer:
Debatable —
Right: he leaves his people
Wrong: he is trying to improve his future
Who is the wealthy girl at Reardan who becomes Arnold’s friend and is known for helping others?
Answer:
Penelope
Question:
What event shows how poverty affects education on the reservation?
Answer:
Junior discovers his school book is old and belonged to his mother
Question:
How does the reservation’s location affect the people who live there?
Answer:
It is isolated, limiting opportunities and access to better resources
Question:
Which theme is shown when Junior continues trying to succeed despite challenges?
Answer:
Perseverance
Statement:
Poverty is the main cause of the problems on the reservation.
Answer:
Right — it affects education, health, and opportunities
Allow for debate