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What does the word 'beckoned' mean? (4.11)
attract the attention of or summon someone by making a gesture
How would Mama Jean feeling sad impact Jimmy? (4.17)
He wouldn't be there to support her
Where has Crab been? (4.1)
He has been in jail for almost 9 years.
What does the word 'entwined' mean? (4.6)
wind or twist together; interweave
What did Mama Jean always say? (4.10)
They would be strong
Why isn’t Crab in Chicago yet? (4.3)
He wanted to come get Jimmy.
What did Jimmy ask Mama Jean? (4.7)
If she thinks he should go
How did Mama Jean make Jimmy feel better? (4.8)
Telling him that he will always have a home with her
Where are the pictures that Crab had? (4.16)
Crab had pictures of Jimmy's mom but they were stolen by guys in prison
Why is Crab going to Chicago? (4.2)
He got a job waiting for him there.
What did Jimmy half expect to see when he looked back? (4.15)
Mama Jean down the street waving her arms
What was Mama Jean saying without words? (4.4)
She is upset that Jimmy will be leaving.
Why does Mama Jean give Jimmy the last item? (4.13)
In case he gets in trouble and needs a way back to her
What was Jimmy wondering about at the end of the chapter? (4.18)
He wondered what it would be like to have a father. Different scenarios were running through his head.
What does Mama Jean offer Jimmy? (4.9)
Made sure that he understood that he has a home with her
Why is Crab going to Chicago if he doesn’t like it? (4.5)
Chicago was the only place the responded to his request for a job. Parole board needed something for him to be released.
Why did Crab warn Jimmy that he might be stuck there all night? (4.12)
Because Mama Jean kept calling him back and didn't want Jimmy to leave
Why did Crab tell Mama Jean they were taking the bus? (4.14)
Because Crab's driving wasn't that good and it would make Mama Jean worry