Characters
What character gets bullied for having a learning disability and for using his brother's letter jacket?
Chris Coughlin
What happened to the deer that T.J. tried to free from Rich Marshall's car?
Rich shot it, and it died while T.J. was trying to cover and protect it.
Who is Chris Coughlin's bully?
Mike Barbour
What are the colors of Cutter High?
Blue and gold
Who is T.J.'s therapist?
Georgia Brown
What is T.J.? What is his mixed heritage?
Japanese, black, white
Why does Rich Marshall abuse Heidi?
Because she is black, and he is racist.
What is Icko's real name?
John Paul Jones
In what room of the YMCA did T.J. meet Icko?
The sauna.
Why did Heidi throw the black dolls during her therapy session? Explain.
Because they are black, and her step-father Rich Marshall makes her feel bad about being black. He is racist, and so she is copying his attitude.
What does T.J.'s actual, full name?
The Dow Jones
Who gave up T.J. because she was addicted to alcohol and drugs?
Glenda, T.J.'s bio mom
Why does T.J. start the swim team? (Hint: Think about the people he chose, and why.)
He wanted the people who are bullied for being "different", (like him), to get letter jackets. He wants them to be involved, and to stand up against the jocks.
How does Heidi feel about herself?
Bad, she does not like herself because her step-father, Rich, made her think she is worthless for being black.
What is the name of the group of dudes who "contribute" to Cutter High athletics, even after they graduate.?
Wolverines, Too.
Who didn't join the swim team until later?
Andy Mott
Why doesn't Alicia leave Rich Marshall?
Out of fear and manipulation. Rich told her no one else would want her because of her daughter, Heidi, being black.
How does T.J. dad feel after killing the baby, and what does he do to "make up" for it?
He feels bad, and devotes his life to jobs helping children. He takes no money for the jobs he does.
What does Icko (I.C.O.) mean/stand for?
Interim Coach Oliver