Characters
What does Alex's mom do for a living? What does his dad do for a living?
Mom is a Nurse at a hospital.
Dad works on the PATH train.
Where does the story take place. Name two specific places.
Jersey City
New York City
NuNu is 3 years old.
False. NuNu is 6.
Who are Alex's friends?
Doug & Kwan
Third Person Point of View
Alex is turning 11 on September 11, 2001.
Who is Jordyn? Give an example of one situation that effects Alex?
What does Alex want for his birthday? Why is he not able to receive that gift? Explain.
Alex wants a dog for his birthday. He is not able to receive this because he parents feels he needs to grow up and learn on controlling his emotions.
Fighter Jets/ Dogs
Answers may vary.
Name a character vs self conflict.
Alex's mom deciding to keep quiet about the event of 9/11.
The Man in the White shirt dies during the attack on the World Trade Center.
False. The man in the white shirt is at the world trade center when the attack happens.
Who is Bobby? Mac? What is their relationship?
Bobby is a middle age man who works in Manhattan, NY. Mac is a retired man who is caring for his wife. Bobby is the son of Mac.
Dr. Marks- generous, insensitive, etc
Doug throws the glass bottle that hits Rex.
False. Jordan.