Fight Club
What does Brian hit the Mexican girl in the head with?
A rock
What was Jeanette's nickname from Rex?
Mountain Goat
Removal of the Testicles
Castrate
Why did mom go to a university over the summer?
To Renew her teaching license
Explain the Scam that Rosemary and Rex pull to make money at the bank?
They simultaneously withdraw money - one at the ATM, the other at the register
Who punches Erma in the face?
Lori
What was Lori's response about Erma dying?
"Ding Dong the Witch is dead!"
Not Civilized, Barbaric,
(aka a hashtag used incorrectly on twitter)
Savage
Who took care of the money while Mom left?
Jeanette (& Lori..)
Why does the family have to leave Battle Mountain?
Because Billy Deel and Jeanette got in a shoot out where Billy shot up their house and Jeanette almost shot Billy.
What leads to Jeannette to start saving money as an "escape fund."
A "whipping" from Dad.
How old was Jeanette when she caught on fire?
Three Years Old
cash or goods used to generate income; a town or city that is the official seat of government
Capital
What did the kids find mom hiding under the blanket?
A Hershey's Chocolate bar
Rosemary and Rex fight often - explain what happens to Rosemary during the fight in the house? Where does she end up?
Why did Erma slap Brian in the back of the head?
He spit out her beans/food
How did the kids define "living" somewhere?
Anywhere you "unpacked" all of your belongings
dried out with heat; extremely thirsty
Parched
What was mom doing while Jeanette was "learning to swim"?
She floated along beside her, seemingly unaware.
He tells them to leave, but also suggests a place where no one would bother them
In the Battle of Little Hobart Street, the Brian and Jeannette fight against __________ and win.
Ernie (Goad)
What was the name of the school newspaper that Jeanette started working for?
The Maroon Wave
costing too much money; lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
Extravagant
How does Mary justify shoplifting or stealing?
She says that God approves of the stealing if the people need what they are stealing.