Textbook Pt. 1
Why did the boys meet in the basement?
To settle the conflict between their clubs.
Why did Danny feign disinterest in the gun?
To mask his emotion/ to act tough in front of his supposed enemy
What does the figure of speech “i got no bad blood for you” mean
because it shows how Tigo didn't have anything against Danny, but the was doing it for his club.
What is tigo’s hair colour
black
What is tigo’s girlfriend’s name
Juana
Why are the colours of the boys jackets important?
The jackets symbolize the arbitrary divisions that keep them apart. Despite their personal compatibility, their gang loyalty, represented by the colors of their jackets, dictates their fate.
Why is Tigo apologetic in his language when he starts to address Danny?
Because they are both being forced to do the russian roulette which could kill one of them when they clearly don't want to
What does the bullet in the chambers represent
The bullets in the chamber were a symbol of Danny and Tigo's friends ship; the more bullets added to the chamber, the closer they became. As more bullets were added, the greater the risk of losing a friend and being closer to death.
What was danny’s jacket colour
blue and gold
Where did danny come from
THE BRONX
What do the boys discover when they start talking?
They both think that the Russians are crazy people.. They both have sisters. They both wanted to join the army
What does the word “turkey” mean in the glossary
stupid or naive person
What is the significance of the revolver in the story?
The revolver symbolizes the tension and finality of the situation. The revolver's randomness (due to the spin of the cylinder) mirrors the uncertainty and inevitability of death in the gang lifestyle. It is also a powerful symbol of the violence that pervades the characters’ lives.
What was the name of the author
Evan Hunter
How many sibling does danny have
sister and two brothers
Why do Danny's final words make the ending all the more shocking and tragic?
Because Danny and Tigo made plans to go to the lake on Sunday as a double date.They thought that they were going to survive and live their own lives, but they ended up becoming oof.
Why do you think he tells Danny this?(based on no.4)
Because someone could die for no reason, and they don't see the point of offing someone they don't know
What is the significance of the title "The Last Spin"?
The title "The Last Spin" says how the story will end without spoiling it. The title implies that someone will die at the end because it's The Last Spin.
What is the shared ambition by Danny and Tigo
they want to go to the army
What activity does tigo ask danny out to?
boating on a lake
Why do they settle on the idea of the last spin?
Because they wanted to b e free from the senseless gang violence/fight
What is ironic about the fact that Danny's mother will not allow him to join the army?
He's in a gang using a gun playing russian roulette
In what ways does the story challenge the idea of loyalty to a gang
Tigo and Danny saw each other as enemies because of their gang affiliations. However, as they talk, they realize they have much in common. This suggests that gang rivalry is artificial and that individuals from opposing sides can connect on a personal level.
what was the authors birth name or pen name
Salvatore Lombino or Ed McBain
How does Tigo’s attitude toward violence evolve over the course of the story
At the start, Tigo is numb to violence, seeing it as just part of life. But by the end, after facing Danny, he shows remorse and hesitation.