Piper
Does Moose like Piper?
No he finds her annoying.
How does Moose feel talking to the Warden?
He's scared and doesn't know why he has too?
What is Natalie's condition?
She had autism.
What Idea does Moose find, "stupid"?
Bring children and women onto Alcatraz. He thinks if the inmates are so bad why bring people onto the island?
What's Moose's or Matthew's favorite thing to do?
Play Baseball (Anything that has to do with baseball)
When Matthew says that he can't stop looking at Piper what does that imply?
It implies that he thinks Piper is pretty and doesn't want to take his eyes off her.
Does the Warden know about Natalie?
Yes, he has known about Natalie.
What happened to Natalie?
She was sent away to an asylum with kids just like her.
Was Moose's story that he shared with the class real?
Mostly no, his dad did bring home dinner, but he didn't eat with kidnappers or murders.
What detail did Moose say makes it obvious there in Alcatraz?
Homes are missing a lawn and a tree.
Why is Moose speaking to Piper and the Warden?
Because Piper wanted Moose to talk to her and the Warden.
What was the first thing the Warden offered to Moose?
Would he like some tea?
How long was Natalie at the school before they called Moose?
36 hours
How does Moose feel when Scout asks him to play ball?
He is really excited and can't wait.
Jimmy is Thersa's older brother who is Moose's age.
What business is Piper running?
She's taking classmates' shirts to bring to Alcatraz so there get cleaned by the inmates.
What was rule number 4 that the warden tells Moose?
Rule Number four was not to talk about the prisoners outside the Warden's office.
What's the name of Natalie's school?
It is called the Esther P. Marinoff School.
When Matthew says that he can't stop looking at Piper what does that imply?
It implies that he thinks Piper is pretty and doesn't want to take his eyes off of her.
What is the name where Moose plays baseball with Scout?
The parade yards
What does Matthew mean when he says, " Piper waves like she is the sweetest girl next door. For a second I almost believe her. That's how good she is."?
Moose is saying that Piper is two-faced and fake.
When the warden says, "Nobody came here for singing too loud in church, what does that mean in the story?
It means that none of the prisoners came to Alcatraz for a good reason, so you shouldn't trust them. It's good personification in the story and describes the prisoners since we haven't seen or talked to them yet.
What does Moose say about Natalie when he is talking to the Warden?
He asks not to talk about it because he's upset that she was sent away.
Does Moose want to join Piper's business?
No, because he doesn't want to get in trouble.
How many jobs does Moose's dad have?
Two, an electrician and a guard.