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How many times did Cash fail 7th grade?
Once, but came close to a second time
What was the name of the game Fitch would go and play at the arcade to escape being home?
Major Havoc
What was the name of the space shuttle being sent up to space in 1986?
Challenger
Who was Bird's role model that made a great impact on her?
Judith Resnik, astronaut
Cash began really focusing on getting his grades up in school... what wa his motivation in doing so?
He wanted to be able to maintain good grades for track season
What happened during the launch of the Challenger, leaving everyone speechless?
The Challenger Shuttle had exploded as soon as it lifted off the launch pad. It never made it to space.
The Nelson Thomas household affects the children deeply throughout the story. How does the parents arguing affect the siblings?
It causes them to start fighting as they drift from each other and they don't want to be home as often anymore.