Raymie
Where did Raymie's dad go?
What is ran off with the dental hygienist.
Who does Louisiana live with?
She lives with her grandmother.
Why does Beverly hate baton twirling?
Because her mother makes her do it.
Who is Florence Nightinale?
She is a nurse during the war who is known as a hero.
How did the three girls meet each other?
They met at Ida Nee's baton twirling class.
Why does Raymie want to win Little Miss Central Florida Tire?
What happened to Louisiana's parents?
They drowned in a shipwreck.
What does Beverly do when she meets Alice Nebley?
She holds her hand and comforts her by humming.
Who thought Raymie's last name was Nightingale and why?
Louisiana thought Raymie's last name was Nightingale because of the book Florence Nightingale.
Why does Raymie go to the Golden Glen?
Raymie goes to the Golden Glen to do a "good deed" and read to the elderly.
Who is Mrs. Borkowski to Raymie?
She is Raymie's neighbour and passes away from a heart attack.
Why does Louisiana want to win Little Miss Central Florida Tire?
To win the money and get Archie back from the Very Friendly Animal Center.
What did Beverly say her black eye was from?
A fight.
What did Florence Nightingale receive when she returned home from the war?
The Queen gave her a medal of merit.
What year does the story take place?
What is 1975.
Why does Raymie flex her toes?
Mr. Staphoppoulos told her to flex her toes when she was doing something that scared her.
Why does Louisiana wear bunny barrettes?
Louisiana wears them for good luck.
Why does Raymie ask Beverly to retrieve Florence Nightingale when she dropped it at the Golden Glen?
She asked Beverly to help because she "was not scared of anything".
What is the name of the person who gave Raymie the book "Florence Nightingale"?
Mr. Choice, the school librarian.
They find a dog that looks like a bunny, howling in a cage all alone.
How did Raymie find out about "the best baton twirling teacher"?
Mrs. Sylvester told her.
Who is Marsha Jean?
Marsha Jean is a social worker who is trying to take Louisiana to a group home.
What does Beverly do to sabotage the pageant?
She steals Ida Nee's prized baton and throws her trophies into the lake.
Who did Raymie try to read Florence Nightingale to?
Isabelle and Alice Nebley.
Why did Ruth say Raymie's father left?
Ruth said he was a skunk, and there wasn't anymore to it.