Vocabulary
What does the word "tantrums" mean?
Fits of anger
Read the word: puncture
puncture
Read the word: occasionally
occasionally
How did Joe talk his parents into letting him do things?
Selling them on his ideas / convincing or persuading them / showing them how they will benefit
Who were the "hired guests" at Joe's party?
Professional football players
What does the word "charm" mean?
Do things so people like you
Read the word: appliance
appliance
Read the word: reception
reception
Why did Joe's father agree to let him take the car?
He thought Joe was doing him a favor / he would fix the car / save money
Why did Joe have the party?
To sell soap / have an auction
What does the word "motive" mean?
reason for doing something
Read the word: particularly
particularly
Read the word: intriguing
intriguing
How did Joe get good grades in college?
By charming his teachers
How much was each carload of soap worth?
$84,000
What does the word "proposition" mean?
suggest a plan/idea
Read the word: loosens
loosens
Read the word: choosy
choosy
Who was Joe going to sell soap to?
Buyers for supermarkets
What was the problem with the Niota advertising budget?
It was very small / not a lot of money
What is a "bill of lading"?
Lists everything in a truckload of things
Read the word: recognized
recognized
Read the word: Niota
Niota
Nye - otah)
What did Joe know he would have to do if he was going to succeed in his new job?
Think of a new approach
Why did Joe want a Niota to drive?
He wanted to know all about the car / he didn't want to sell something he didn't know about