Ch. 5
Who "gives" Chris/Alex a trailer to live in?
Charlie
They were killed by a drunk driver.
Did Alex/Chris ever have a girlfriend, according to the book?
How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?
5
What does Chris/Alex help Jan with in the slabs?
Sell books
What did Ron do to give himself a sense of family after his own family died?
He adopted kids and helped them to get an education and improve their lives.
Who is Gail Borah?
Wayne's girlfriend
What is the largest Scandinavian country?
Sweden
Describe two reasons why the people at McDonald's were frustrated with Alex/Chris.
He smelled bad/ was unclean
Worked slowly, even during a rush
What are two things that Alex/Chris urges Ron to do in the letter he wrote?
Put a camper on the truck
Live on the road/nomadically
What is Wayne doing at the start of Chapter 7?
Fixing a broken combine.
When did Japan attack Pearl Harbor? Exact date and year.
December 7, 1941
What did Alex/Chris play that surprised and entertained everyone at The Slabs?
What request does Ron make of Alex/Chris when he sees him for the last time?
He asks if he can "adopt" Alex/Chris.
What is the name of the bar in Carthage?
The Cabaret
In which US state can you visit the Inyo Mountains?
California
What gave it away to Jan that Alex/Chris was from the DC area?
He was cheering for their football team
From hitch hikers who read about it in Outside Magazine.
What month does Alex/Chris leave South Dakota?
April
What state is known as "The Magnolia State"?
Mississippi