PLOT Points
What is Moon's main goal after his father's death?
A) To find a new family
B) To return to the boys’ home
C) To travel to Alaska and live independently
D) To seek revenge on the government
C) To travel to Alaska and live independently
How would you describe Moon’s relationship with Pap?
A) Loving and warm
B) Strict and survival-focused
C) Distant and formal
D) Cold and uncaring
B) Strict and survival-focused
What is a central theme in Alabama Moon?
A) Revenge
B) Friendship
C) Fear
D) Money
B) Friendship
Where is most of Alabama Moon set?
A) Urban Alabama
B) The beach
C) The Alabama wilderness
D) Washington, D.C.
C) The Alabama wilderness
Based on Moon’s actions, how does he feel about rules?
A) He follows them without question
B) He respects them but doesn’t always agree
C) He often rejects them in favor of freedom
D) He ignores them because he doesn’t understand them
C) He often rejects them in favor of freedom
Who is the first person to show Moon kindness after Pap dies?
A) Mr. Wellington
B) Constable Sanders
C) Uncle Mike
D) Mr. Gene
A) Mr. Wellington
What does Moon learn about friendship at the boys' home?
A) It's a distraction
B) It's unnecessary
C) It can be a source of strength and support
D) It's a sign of weakness
C) It can be a source of strength and support
Which event best supports the theme of friendship?
A) Moon escapes from jail
B) Moon bonds with Kit
C) Moon argues with Pap
D) Moon avoids Mr. Wellington
B) Moon bonds with Kit
How does the setting affect Moon?
A) It makes him dependent
B) It teaches him survival
C) It makes him fearful
D) It encourages laziness
B) It teaches him survival
What is most likely to happen next after Chapter 23?
A) Moon will isolate himself completely
B) Moon might grow closer to Kit or challenge authority
C) Moon will give up his goal and return home
D) Moon will get adopted by a stranger
B) Moon might grow closer to Kit or challenge authority
How does Moon end up at the boys’ home?
A) He chooses to go there
B) Mr. Wellington reports him
C) He escapes from jail
D) He follows Kit there
B) Mr. Wellington reports him
How does Moon view authority figures like Constable Sanders?
A) With respect
B) With indifference
C) With trust
D) With fear and defensiveness
D) With fear and defensiveness
What theme is shown in Moon’s struggle to trust people?
A) Authority
B) Independence
C) Humor
D) Rebellion
B) Independence
How is the boys’ home different from the wilderness?
A) It offers total freedom
B) It restricts Moon
C) It teaches him to hunt
D) It’s peaceful and open
B) It restricts Moon
What do Moon’s experiences so far reveal about his character growth?
A) He is becoming more isolated and rebellious
B) He is learning to trust others and open up
C) He continues to resist all relationships
D) He is unchanged and focused only on survival
B) He is learning to trust others and open up
What major decision does Moon make at the boys' home?
A) To stay and follow the rules
B) To start a fight
C) To escape
D) To call his uncle
C) To escape
How does Kit’s illness affect Moon’s beliefs?
A) It makes him question survival skills
B) It makes him ignore Kit
C) It pushes him to go home
D) It has no effect
A) It makes him question survival skills
How do survival, friendship, and identity connect in Moon’s journey?
A) Friendship weakens identity
B) Survival replaces identity
C) Friendship helps him find identity
D) Identity doesn't matter
C) Friendship helps him find identity
How might the boys' home change Moon's future?
A) He’ll fear others more
B) He’ll develop empathy
C) He’ll return to the woods forever
D) It won’t affect him
B) He’ll develop empathy
How does Moon’s past affect how he handles new situations?
A) He eagerly embraces change
B) His upbringing makes him highly social and trusting
C) He resists new ideas but communicates well
D) His survival skills help, but he struggles socially
D) His survival skills help, but he struggles socially
What role does Kit play in Moon’s life?
A) A rival who argues with him
B) A quiet observer
C) A helpful friend and support
D) A brother figure
C) A helpful friend and support
What conflict does Moon feel with Mr. Abroscotto?
A) He wants to escape him
B) He’s caught between independence and connection
C) He seeks to use him for information
D) He wants him to replace Pap
B) He’s caught between independence and connection
What does Moon’s escape decision show about his values?
A) He’s vengeful
B) He values authority
C) He values freedom
D) He wants to punish Kit
C) He values freedom
How does jail affect Moon’s view of society?
A) He feels safer
B) He becomes more rebellious
C) He grows more distrustful
D) He wants to be a police officer
C) He grows more distrustful
How does Mr. Wellington influence Moon’s goals?
A) He becomes Moon’s mentor and travel companion
B) He unintentionally forces Moon into situations that challenge his beliefs
C) He teaches Moon to become more rebellious
D) He helps Moon escape from society
B) He unintentionally forces Moon into situations that challenge his beliefs