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Story Review 2
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Setting
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Why does Mrs. Flanagan insist that Natalie is 10 every year?
What is because it is her best chance of getting help because no one believes that adult can be rehabilitated as well as children can.
100
This story is told from Moose's view point. Explain why you think this is effective or not.
What is because everything that happens revolves around Moose and his life. This is effective because if it was told by anyone else, the view point would not be as clear.
100
The main character in the story who spends most of his time worrying about his sister, going to school and trying to make friends all the while trying to stay out of trouble.
Who is Moose
100
The psychiatrist who has been the most help to Natalie.
Who Carrie Kelly
100
The prison that holds some of the worst convicts in the world.
What is Alcatraz
200
Explain the theme of acceptance as it relates to the story.
What is the Flanagan's goal is to have Natalie accepted by her peers even though she is different. They want her to fit in, in order to get her to get better.
200
At what point do Moose's parents realize they have been unfair to him?
What is when Natalie throws a fit in the apartment, so bad that the neighbors stopped by to try and help because Mom took Natalie's buttons and Moose could not find them.
200
Was denied access into the Esther P. Marinoff School twice and has autism.
Who is Natalie
200
He works at Ester P. Marinoff and denied Natalie entrance to the school twice.
Who is Mr. Purdy
200
The city that can be seen from Alcatraz island that lights up the night sky. Moose's mom goes there almost every day to work.
What is San Francisco
300
What is Natalie's disability? Why was it so difficult for her family and doctors to understand what was going on with her or what to do to help her?
What is autism, because it has yet to be discovered as an illness so no one knows how to treat it.
300
Is this book really about Al' Capone? Explain your answer.
What is no because the only time Al' Capone is actually mentioned is about him being a famous convict on the island. In reality the book is about Moose and his family and their struggles in life.
300
The main character's best friends and likes to play baseball.
Who Scout
300
Greasy haired man, gets out in 6 months, the only person besides Moose that Natalie really talks to.
Who is Onion 105
300
The school that mom wants Natalie to go to.
What is Esther P. Marinoff
400
Explain how Piper changes throughout the story.
What is Piper starts off as a conniving mean little girl but as she grows to like Moose and Natalie she is more willing to help out and act nice when needed.
400
In your opinion, who do you think was responsible for Natalie's acceptance into the Esther P. Marinoff? Why?
What is (open ended question)
400
The main convict on the island that is the main topic for all the kids on the island, has a scar on his face from "girl troubles."
Who is Al' Capone
400
He controls the prison.
Who is Warden Williams
400
The famous college that ran tests and gave mom false hope on being able to fix Natalie.
What is UCLA
500
Why is it so important for Natalie to stick to routine? What happens when her routine is broken.
What is because a routine helps her to stay focused and stay happy. If she does not stay in routine she goes into a fit that will take her a long time to get over it.
500
Who do you think is most responsible for the positive changes in Natalie and why?
What is (open ended question)
500
Natalie's best friend on the island and is said to know exactly what Natalie likes. Natalie specifically asks for her at her birthday party.
Who is Theresa Mattaman
500
The only person that Mrs. Capone spoke to on the boat ride.
Who is Rocky
500
An important turning point in the story. The place where Moose goes to, to find a ball for Scout. (hint: its not the fence)
What is the gap