Who’s the new guy on the corner with Pa?
Alex
Where does Ma take Bryan for a surprise?
To the movies
How does Bryan spend the money Pa gave him?
At the arcade with Mike
How does Mike say they can cut school?
If Bryan learns him mom’s handwriting and writes a note to leave early
Why do they have to sneak out of the building like ninjas?
Because Mike threw a rock off the roof and possibly caused a car wreck
Why is Bryan worried Pa might go back to prison?
Because of his bad temper.
Where does Ma take Bryan afterwards?
To the Promenade
Who watches Bryan play the video game after Mike leaves?
Big Will
Who tries to take candy from Mike?
James
Why does Ava think Bryan can’t hang with Mike?
Because he’s soft, according to her
What surprises Mike about Bryan?
That he’s never been in a fight before
Why does Bryan hit the wall with his foot?
In the hopes of getting his parents to stop fighting
What game does Bryan get a high score on?
Ms. Pac-Man
What game to Mike and Bryan play in doubles?
Handball
Who wakes them up in the middle of the night?
Mina
When does Bryan get a bad feeling about Mike?
When he won’t share his chips with him and called the other boxer to win on TV
How does Pa always apologize to Bryan?
He gives him money
What does Bryan think about on the walk home with Pa?
How Pa never talks when he’s outside walking
What’s Crazy Corner?
Some of the wildest guys in the projects hang out on Crazy Corner
What news does she have?
To tell them Joe got arrested
CHAPTER 9: Who are three of Bryan’s favorite superheroes?
Batman, Black Panther and Flash
CHAPTER 11: Why does Mike open the door to the teacher parking lot?
To show Bryan how easy it would be to leave school and go look at comics
Who does Ava say Bryan looks like after being at the arcade?
Pa
Why does Mike enter a random building?
So he and Bryan can go up to the roof
Why does Bryan cry?
Because he knows his dad is going back to jail