Joe's Family
Who is Joe's stepmother?
Thula Rantz
What town was Joe born in?
Spokane, Washington
What is the financial reason that Joe wanted on the rowing team?
It guaranteed him a part time job.
What is the name of the building where boats and rowing equipment are stored?
Shell house
What is the name of the practice boat used prior to Joe officially making the team?
Old Nero
Who is Joe's older brother?
Fred Rantz
What sickness did Joe get as a kid?
Scarlett Fever
What job did Joyce do?
Worked as a maid at a judge's home
What is the name of a boat race?
regatta
How did Joe propose to Joyce?
Who was Joe's biological mom?
Nellie Maxwell
What was the name of the mine Harry Rantz worked at in Idaho?
Gold and Ruby Mine
What job did Joe complete at the school house?
Splitting wood
Who is the person who steers the boat and commands the crew?
coxswain
Where was Joe a night time janitor during college?
YMCA
Who is the brother who got badly burned?
Harry Jr
What is the type of tree that Joe cut with Charlie McDonaled?
Cottonwood tree
What job did Joe do related to bootlegging?
He stole and resole beer and wine and sold his own dandelion wine.
What is a fitting attached to the boat that holds an oar and keeps it in place?
Oarlock
What are seats four five and six called on a boat?
The engine room
What is Joyce's last name when she meets Joe?
Simdars
What is the name of the river that Joe would fish in?
Dungeness River
Why did Joyce hate her job?
She hated housework and hated the uniform
According to the prologue, why did Joe's Olympic medal go missing?
It was stolen and put in the attic by squirrels