Characters
Who is the midnight driver?
Alex
Where does Claudelle Green work?
The nursing home
What is Alex's sentence?
To spend time at a retirement home visiting an old man
What is Alex's plan at the beginning of the story?
To drink his dad's vodka, take the mom's car, and go yell at his dad.
How does Alex view his accident?
He doesn't think it's serious because he didn't hurt anyone.
Who has a daughter who is a lawyer?
Solomon Lewis
Where does Alex end up after crashing the car?
The police station
The policeman showed Alex the carnage he caused. What is carnage?
Destruction
At the hospital, what does the doctor say is wrong with Alex?
He has alcohol poisoning, a concussion, and a gash on his head.
How does Alex treat his parents at the hospital?
He ignores them both.
Who is moving to Philadelphia?
Alex's dad
Where does Miss Anderson work?
The hospital
Why is Alex an offender?
He committed the crime of driving while drunk.
After the accident, Alex spends time at home doing what?
Playing his guitar.
Describe the relationship between Alex and Laurie.
They have known each other a long time and trust each other, but they're very sarcastic with each other, too.
Who is friend's with Judge Trent?
Alex's mom
What time of year is the story taking place?
In the fall
Alex ralphed after drinking? What did he do?
He threw up.
Who makes fun of Alex at school?
Bryan Gilson
Why is Sol so emotional when he hears the song 'Sunrise, Sunset'?
It reminds of his daughter.
Who does Sol get to rub his feet?
Laurie
When Laurie comes to visit Sol the first time, where does Alex go?
To the nurse's station to fill out forms
Sole calls Ales a meshuggener. What is he really calling him?
A crazy person.
What is wrong with Sol when Alex visits him on the first day of Hannukah?
He can't breathe well because he has emphysema.
How do we know that the relationship between Sol and Alex is changing?
Sol likes Alex's guitar playing, and Alex asks the judge is he can stay longer at the home than he is required to stay.