Setting
Arnold
Miscellaneous
Secrets
100
What is the Reservation known as to the Indians?
The rez
100
What happened to Arnold when he was six months old?
He had surgery for "water on the brain".
100
Why did Rowdy despise Arnold?
He thinks he is a traitor for going to Reardan, leaving the Rez.
100
What is Mary's secret in the beginning of the book?
She likes to write.
200
What school did Arnold transfer too?
Reardan
200
How does Junior relieve his stress?
By drawing cartoons.
200
What are some themes in the story?
Death, Alcoholism, Racism, Identity, Isolation
200
What s Penelope's secret?
She is bulimic, but denies she is.
300
What is the name of Juniors first school?
Spokane
300
What same tragedy does Arnold experience more than once?
Death
300
Who represents a good example of escapism in this novel?
Junior or Mary
300
What does Rowdy's father do to him and his mom?
Beats them when he drinks alcohol.
400
Because so many people show up for Junior's grandmother's wake, where do they move the wake to?
A football field.
400
What made Arnold change his mind about the rez?
The advice that Mr. P gave after throwing a book in his face.
400
Who were the 3 most important people to Junior that died?
Grandma Spirit, Mary, and Eugene
400
What does Arnold try to hide in the new school about himself?
That he is poor.
500
How does Junior get to and from the new school?
Hitch hike, walk, or get a ride.
500
How does Arnold gain respect from the "white jocks" at Reardan?
He punches Roger.
500
Who says this, "I always knew you were going to leave us behind and travel the world?"
Rowdy
500
What does Arnold do before every game?
He throws up.
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