ITW Characters
Initials W.W.
Wayne Westerberg
Woodson
Nature vs. ?
A hard nut to crack
Someone, something difficult to understand
Mr. Ireland's 29th favorite student.
Layla Darby
Who is Peter Kalitka?
private detective hired by Chris's parents
Town where Chris worked on a grain elevator.
Carthage, S.D.
Name something from the book that's an example of the theme "search of identity."
Chris trying to figure out what kind of person he wants to be, etc.
All ears
full attention
True or false: Pimpin' ain't easy.
True
Initials C.M.
Carine McCandless
Colorado River
Explain how the theme "family conflict" relates to ITW.
Chris and his parents
Are idioms literal or figurative language?
Figurative
How many excused absences can you have and still be exempt from exams?
two
What did Chris's parents receive in the mail about Chris that panicked them?
ticket for hitchiking
In what state does Carine live when she is interviewed after Chris's death?
Virginia
Which of the seven themes on the board is about metaphorically trying to find yourself?
Search of identity
Hit the hay
Go to bed
How old is Memphis rapper Yo Gotti?
43
Initials G.B.
Gail Borah
Name three of Chris's jobs.
McDonald's, grain elevator, made copies, sold vegetables as a child, delivered pizza
Explain what the theme "consequences of idealism" means.
Unrealistic ideas of people can lead to disappointment. Not understanding how cruel nature can be may kill you.
It's not rocket science.
It's easy
Who's the most well-known professional women's basketball player in the United States?
Caitlin Clark