Chapter 2
What grade is Kenny in?
4th Grade
Where is Rufus from?
Arkansas
Why is living in Michigan hard on Momma?
She was born in the south and is not used to the weather.
Delinquent
a criminal or someone known for getting in trouble
In what way is Kenny different than other kids in his grade?
He is able to read very well.
Rufus only eats half of the lunch that Kenny gives him. What does he do with the other half?
Rufus gives it to his younger brother.
How does Kenny share his gloves with Rufus?
He gives him one glove and so they share a pair
emulate
follow an example, often by imitating
Why was Kenny nervous to read in front of Mr. Alums class?
Byron and Buphead were in that class.
Why doesn't Rufus bring his own lunch?
We can infer that Rufus is poor
What does Byron try to get Kenny to do to Larry?
He tries to get him to hit him
jabber
To talk in a fast , confused or foolish way that is sometimes hard to understand
What do we learn about Kenny’s physical appearance?
He has a lazy eye
What does Rufus tell Kenny about living in Arkansas that surprises him?
In Arkansas they shoot squirrels !
Who does Kenny believe stole his pair of leather gloves?
suspenders
two straps that pass over the shoulders to hold up pants
According to Kenny, what is a “personal saver”? (Page 28)
"I learned how someone can come to you when you were feeling real real bad and could take all of your problems away and make you feel better. I learned that the person that saved you. your personal saver, was sent by God to protect you "
Why does Rufus stop hanging out with Kenny?
Rufus stops hanging out with Kenny because he laughs at Rufus as he is being bullied
Who gives Kenny and Rufus a "Maytag Wash?"
Larry
Staggered
to walk or move unsteadily