In what decade does this story take place?
1990s
Why does the author write about his outdoor expertise?
to relate with Chris
A Hot Potato
A problem or a situation that no-one wants to talk about because it’s so controversial and causes so many arguments.
Memphis rapper murdered at a cookie store.
Young Dolph
discrepancy
no compatibility
When it comes to fathers, what do the author and Chris have in common?
neither got along with their father
Use a word to describe the author.
self-absorbed, reckless, moody, etc.
Butter Someone Up
Nice to someone to curry favor
Mr. Ireland's 17th-favorite student. (MR)
Mia Rodriguez
evolve
develop grudually
Name of Chris's sister.
Carine
What job did the author have that paid $3.50 an hour?
carpenter
Cut The Mustard
Met standards
What team did Brighton football lose to in the first round of the state playoffs?
Kirkwood
facilitate
Two hippies Chris met on the road.
Jan and Bob
What present did Chris give his father?
telescope
gained juicy information from people in your social circle
Name two winters sports played by high schools in Tennessee.
wrestling, basketball
imminent
about to happen
Edwards
What did the author buy at a Seattle hardware store?
curtain rods
A walk in the park
something easy
The first 3 presidents of the US.
Washington, Anderson, Jefferson
inevitable
certain to happen