Bracelet
What year did Ruri and her family leave their home?
1942
Who is the narrator of Love That Boy?
The father
What does the coach encourage his players to do?
Take their time and play it cool
An unfair play, especially one involving interference with an opponent
Foul
What is the easiest way to score in basketball? (I am short so I cannot dunk)
Layup
Who gave Ruri the bracelet?
Laurie, her neighbor and best friend
Why do the narrator and Leon start crying at the end?
They feel proud and relieved to have won the game after all their hard work
What does the king ask Pundabi to do?
Discover a mystery that the king himself does not know
Several different items put together, often in an unusual combination
Montage
What is your favorite book?
Not Harry Potter!
What does Ruri's mother tell Ruri after she loses the bracelet?
She does not need a bracelet to help her remember her best friend
Why did WDM say that he would give philosophy courses to every child?
There are decisions that they have to make early on in life that affect what kind of adult they become
The boy's journey in life will not be easy
Very much
What are people from California called?
Californian
Why were Japanese Americans evacuated from their homes and put into concentration camps?
After Pearl Harbor many people were afraid placed their anger and fear onto all Japanese people
What story has the theme "hard work and perseverance pay off"?
The Game
What was the name of the family that adopted Walter?
Dean
Depressing; dreary; dull
Dismal
Tongue Twister:
Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches x2 fast!
Good job!
What is Executive Order 9066?
The order signed by President FDR that allowed the evacuation of all persons deemed a threat to national security to special relocation centers
What is the overall message that WDM writes about?
The moral decisions that kids have to make
Why does Pundabi take the king to the marketplace?
To show what poor conditions the king's subjects are living in
Define preachy
Giving moral advice in a tedious or self-righteous way
You got a free point!
Lucky!!