Vocabulary
Definition of punctual
on time
Why was Momma the coldest of all the Watsons?
She has 'southern' blood, and isn't used to the cold.
Who is Rufus?
He is a new student at the school, he befriends Kenny
What happened to Kenny's gloves (both pairs)?
He gave one pair to Rufus and the other pair got stolen by Larry Dunn
Why was Momma unable to burn Byron?
Joey kept blowing out the flame
A young criminal
Oldest child of Watson family; juvenile delinquent
Byron
What happens between Kenny and Rufus?
Rufus stops coming over to play after Kenny laughs at/makes fun of his clothes.
Who tells the story of 'the froze up southern folks" to Joetta? Give details about this story.
Byron, he says that when people get too cold they freeze and the garbage truck comes and picks them up.
Why does Kenny call Momma “snake woman”
She hisses a lot at Byron
Definition of thermostat.
A device for controlling temperature.
Narrator of the story; middle Watson child
Kenny
Who fixes the relationship between Kenny and Rufus? How?
Mama goes over to Rufus' house
What does it mean if your gloves were put on your coat “kindergarten-style?”
They had a string attached to them through your coat
What is the MAIN reason Momma is so upset at Byron for playing with matches?
Her house caught on fire when she was a little girl
Definition of stagger.
What did it mean if Byron said, “Give my regards to Clark, Poindexter?”
He was skipping school that day
What do Rufus’ clothes and eating habits tell you about his family?
They are poor
How does Kenny discover what happened to his gloves?
He realizes they are stolen by Larry when the snow turns black ( he painted them)
How did Kenny FIRST know Byron was going to do something bad in the bathroom?
He heard him lock the door
Definition of emulate
to imitate or copy
What is the main reason Kenny gets made fun of?
His eyes.
What does LJ steal from Kenny?
His dinosaurs.
What is Joetta upset about?
Having to wear so many winter clothes/ layers
What happened FIRST in Chapter Five?
Byron lit his “parachutes” on fire.