Plot Points
Why does Junior wear his dad's suit to the dance?
He cannot afford to buy new clothes.
How does Grandmother Spirit die?
She gets hit by a drunk driver
How did the people on the reservation treat Junior after his grandmother died?
With respect
What sport does Junior play at Reardan?
Basketball
Who is Junior's dad's best friend?
Eugene
What was the name of the white millionaire that went to grandma's wake? What was he holding?
Ted, a women's powwow dancer dress
How does Mary, Junior's sister, die?
Her camper van caught on fire
Why didn't Penelope's dad, Earl, not like Junior?
He was racist
What sport does Penelope play?
Volleyball
Who stands up for Junior when Mrs. Jeremy mocks Junior for missing so much class after his grandmother dies?
The entire class
What does Junior's dad give him for Chrstmas?
5 Dollars
How does Eugene die?
He is shot in the face during a drunken argument over the last drink from a bottle of wine.
Why was Junior rude to the news reporter?
He was nervous
What does Coach do after Junior gets a concussion a the basketball game?
Who drove Junior home the night of the dance?
Roger, because Penelope wouldn't let him walk home.
What happens at the climax of the novel.
Junior takes on Rowdy in a baskeball game and wins for his team.
How does Junior cope with his grief?
He creates lists of things that make him happy and draws cartoons.
How does Junior feel after Rowdy contacts him after the basketball game?
Very happy
What happened when Junior went on the court for the first basketball game?
Someone threw a quarter at him
Who changed Juniors mind to try out for basketball?
His dad by telling him, "You have to dream big to get big".
What did Junior realize when he won the basketball game?
That the Wellpinit kids have very litle.
How many loved ones of Junior passed away in the novel?
4 loved ones - Oscar the dog, Grandmother Spirit, Eugene, Mary
Junior describes himself as feeling ______ when he cleans graves with his mom and dad.
"And I felt okay" (Alexie 215)
What was the Reardan's school mascot?
An Indian
What is Penelope's nickname?
Penultimate