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What is budget in Norwegian?

Budsjett

10

What instrument does Arnold`s dad play?

He plays the saxaphone

10

What does Arnold say is the worst thing about being poor?

Going hungry

10

Who is the author of the book?

Sherman Alexie

10

Hva er panne på engelsk?

Forehead

20

What is tribe in Norwegian?

Stamme

20

What is Arnold`s entire name?

Arnold Spirit Jr.
20

Why does Arnold change schools?

His teachter Mr. P, says he has to leave to find hope.

20

Where does the story take place? Bonus points: name the state

It takes place on the Spokane reservation

20

Hva er begrensninger på engelsk?

Limitations

30

What is community in Norwegian?

Fellesskap

30

Which state does Mary move to?

Montana

30

What happens after the Winter Formal ball?

- Arnold and Penelope goes with Roger and his friends to eat at a diner.

- Arnold can`t pay, but Roger lends him money

- Penelope and Roger learn about Arnold`s poverty

30

What does Arnold say make all unhappy families on the reservation alike?

Alchoholism

30

Hva er sårbar på engelsk?

Vulnerable

40

What is sprawling in Norwegian?

Noe som brer seg
40

What did Grandmother Spirit say just before she died?

She said : "Forgive him".

40

Who wins the second basketball match between Rearden and Wellpinit, and what does Arnold realize from it?

Rearden wins the second match, and it makes Arnold realize that the difference between the reservation team and Rearden`s team is huge. For example: Some players might not have eaten breakfast, and have fathers that beat them. 

40

Why do you think Arnold draws?

- Uses humor as a shield

- Art as universal language

- Drawing as an outlet for his feelings

40

Hva er utsiktspunkt på engelsk?

Vantage point

50

What is scintilating in Norwegian?

Two translations:


- Bemerkelsesverdig, flott

- Glitrende

50

What does Arnold call his cerebral spinal fuid in his skull?

Brain grease

50
After Mary`s death, what does Arnold`s mother make him promise?

To never drink

50

Who says this quote and what does it mean?

"You have to kill the Indian to save the child"

Mr. P says it to Arnold

- Refers to the old way teachers thought and acted towards Native American children in school.

- Had to eradicate Native American culture, language and beliefs to save the future of the children.

50

Hva er galning på engelsk?

Maniac