Characters
she'd vote for Roosevelt
Janey
city where the story begins
Chicago
name for the railroad police
bulls
country Stefan Grondowski was born in
Poland
animated cartoon that first featured Mickey Mouse
Steamboat Willie
tries to get a secretarial job
Kitty
city where the carnival is located
Baton Rouge
name for illegally produced alcohol
hooch (or moonshine)
number of sons Emily has
three
most recent American President to serve two consecutive terms
Barack Obama
he owns the old run-down farmhouse
Ben
where Josh first learned of the carnival
the diner
the name of a President's very first speech
inaugural address
Josh must wake up at this time in Chicago.
4:00 am
historical event that brought US out of The Depression
World War II
his middle name is really an adjective
Edward C.
where Josh cried and slept after Howie died
the ravine
making up music as you go along
improvising
this railroad term means a train coming at top speed
highballin'
the first name of Stefan Grondowski's first wife
Elzbieta
city and state Lonnie resides in
Omaha, Nebraska
what Josh must do to get attention of the carnival customers
ballyhoo
Josh's wallpaper is covered with pictures of these.
cowboys riding broncs