Part-Time Indian Trivia
What is Junior's real name?
Arnold Spirit
Define "Brawl."
A fight
"Dad said I wasn't listening, so he got all drunk and tried to make my ear a little bigger. "
Rowdy
I KNEW/NEW the answer to the test question.
KNEW
What are the two occasions when you use an apostrophe?
A contraction - can't, won't wouldn't, I'm
Possession - Ms. Beattie's Bugatti
Who is Junior's best friend (and then rival) in the story? Describe him.
Rowdy. He is poor, has abusive parents, is Junior's protector, etc.
Define "Cerebral."
Having to do with the brain
"I want to walk on the great wall of China. I want to walk to the top of pyramids in Egypt. I want to swim in every ocean. I want to climb Mount Everest. I want to go on an African safari.... I want all of it."
Penelope
Explain the difference between Your and You're using each in a sentence.
Your - that's your Bugatti, not mine.
You're - (you are) You're going to give me the Bugatti, right?
Correct the following sentence:
It wasnt my fault. It was Sallys fault.
WASN'T
SALLY'S
Name at least three impediments that Junior must deal with when he's young.
Cerebral fluid, seizures, hella lot of teeth, cross-eyed, stutters & lisps.
Define "Ambidextrous."
Able to use left and right hands equally
If you stay on this rez, they're going to kill you."
Mr. P. (Junior's teacher on the rez.)
Explain the difference between THERE, THEIR, and THEY'RE.
THERE - a place
THEIR - belongs to them
THEY'RE - they are
Correct the following sentence:
The boys plane took off late, so now hes not going to make it to the party on time.
BOY'S
HE'S
Name three friends that Junior meets at Reardan.
Gordy, Roger, and Penelope.
Define "Minion."
A servant, slave, or follower of a leader.
"I love it here in Montana. It's beautiful..."I'm still looking for a job."
Junior's sister Mary
THEN has to do with _________________, while
THAN has to do with ____________________
TIME
COMPARISON
Correct the sentence:
The girls soccer team won the game; Im so excited.
GIRLS'
I'M
Where does Junior live? Be specific!
Spokane indian reservation in Washington state.
Define "Decrepit."
Crumbling, falling apart, worn, broken down
"...But you punched the alpha dog in the face... They're going to respect you now."
Grandmother Spirit. (Junior's grandmother.)
TOO has two different meanings. What are they?
TOO much, or A LOT
and
ALSO, AS WELL
Explain the difference between ITS and IT's. If you want to, use each in a sentence.
ITS - possessive;
Example: The monster ate its dog.
IT'S - a contraction of it is.
Example: It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.