Vocab
appetizing
Looks good to eat
How did Mom know Alex was lying about the cat being responsible for knocking over the food?
The cat had been with her in the car
How did Alex's mom prove he was actually growing?
She measure him every 6 months
Why does Alex panic when he sees a camera man at the game?
He thinks he will lose and it will be boradcasted on TV
What does Alex tell his dad when he knocks on his bedroom door? Two answers
That he is staying in his room for the rest of his life and could he bring him a bologna sandwich?
Aroma
A good smell
What Little League award does Alex receive every yea?
Most improved player
Explain the deal TJ makes with Alex
TJ wants to have a pitching contest
What does Alex promise God he will do if he could just make the people and the camera man go home?
He promises he will go to Sunday school every week without a fight
How does Alex's sandwich end up in the trash?
He throws it out angrily when he realizes his Dad isn't coming to talk to him
Stunned
Surprised
Who is Alex's nemesis?
TJ Stoner
What does Alex do to avoid going to the little league field?
He offers to stay after school and help his teacher
Why does Frankie get annoyed with Alex?
Alex is trying to encourage him but he is too distracting
Why does Alex dread going to school?
Because he made a fool of himself at the baseball game and everyone saw
Reluctant
Not wanting to do something
According to Alex, what is the worst part about little league?
That he has to order a small uniform
Brian is the umpire and he asks him to call balls
What does Alex yell at TJ in order to distract him from catching the ball?
BOOGA BOOGA!
What is the big surprise news the principal announces about Alex?
That he won the Kitty Fritters contest
Reek
Smell bad
What is the name of the contest Alex enters?
Kitty Fritters
What does Alex think the word "bunt" means?
To throw up
What does Alex do to get back at TJ for laughing at him on the field?
He runs up to him and starts tickling him.
What does Alex think he will be when he grows up? Do you think this would be a good career for him?
A comedian or actor