Themes
What theme is demonstrated when Junior continues working toward his goals despite facing poverty, bullying, and personal loss?
Perseverance
Who is Junior’s rowdy friend in the beginning of the story?
Rowdy
What schools does Junior attend his freshman year?
Wellpint/Reardon
What tribe is junior a part of?
Spokane
What theme is explored through Junior's struggle to fit in both on the Spokane Reservation and at Reardan High School?
Identity (or belonging)
Who dies in a trailer fire?
Mary Runs Away
What happened in the stupid horse story?
The lake set on fire
Who had Junior's geometry textbook before him?
Agnes Adams; his mom
What theme is highlighted when Junior forms friendships with people from different backgrounds and learns to challenge stereotypes?
Acceptance
Who was Junior’s father’s friend who drove him to school on his motorcycle?
Eugene
Why was Rowdy so mad at Junior for the majority of the book?
Junior betrayed him and left for Reardon
What was the Reardan basketball team's number of losses at the end of the regular season?
1
What theme is revealed through the contrast between the opportunities available at Reardan and those available on the reservation?
Inequality
What is the name of the teacher Junior hurls a book at?
Mr. P
What does Penelope call Junior’s suit when she sees it?
Retroactive/Radioactive
Who is the Indian girl that Junior fell in love with when he was 12?
Dawn
What theme is emphasized by Junior's belief that he can create a better future for himself despite the limitations of his circumstances?
Hope
What is the name of Junior’s dead dog?
Oscar
How does Penelope find out Junior is poor?
She asks him and he admits it
What tribe does Junior's mom say that billionare Ted's powwow dress looks like it was made by
Sioux