Characters
The main character of the story.
Who is Squeaky?
Paul is likely to run outside barefoot, because he usually accepts a dare.
What is liable?
"I always win cause I'm the best."
Who is Squeaky?
The moment in the story when Squeaky decides she wants to coach Raymond
What is the resolution?
What we can infer about Squeaky's relationship with her mother based on the things she says about her?
They have a strained relationship.
Squeaky's biggest rival.
Who is Gretchen?
A widely held opinion about someone that can be either good or bad
What is a reputation?
"You signing up for the May Day races?"
Who is Mary Louise?
Squeaky and Raymond run into Gretchen, Mary Louise, and Rosie on the sidewalk.
What is rising action?
Squeaky’s older brother used to take care of Raymond, but now she does. What can we infer about why Squeaky is now responsible for Raymond?
Before Squeaky was too young, but now she is old enough to mind Raymond.
She used to be friends with Squeaky, but became friends friends with Gretchen.
Who is Mary Louise?
Something said or done merely as a formality.
What is a gesture?
"Wouldn't it be a nice gesture if you were...to ahhh..."
Who is Mr. Pearson?
Squeaky and Gretchen smile at each other.
What is the falling action?
Why does Squeaky keep Raymond near the sides of the city buildings?
To keep him safe.
The prodigy that annoys Squeaky.
Who is Cynthia Proctor?
The tube on a submarine that raises and lowers to show objects on the water's surface.
What is a periscope?
"A good thing you got 'receive,' Squeaky, cause I would have got it wrong."
Who is Cynthia Procter?
The moment when Gretchen and Squeaky both cross the finish line
What is the climax?
Why is Squeaky worried when she sees Mary Louise and her friends on the street?
She is worried they will make fun of Raymond and she will have to fight.
Squeaky's full name
What is Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker?
Does being an athlete make you a prodigy? Explain.
No, you can be a prodigy with other skills and being an athlete does not necessarily mean that you possess skill at a level of prodigy.
"I don't think you're going to win this time."
Who is Rosie?
The part of the story that introduces us to Squeaky and gives us setting and background information.
What is the exposition?
What inferences can we draw from the fact that right before a race Squeaky tells herself "you are the fastest thing in the world, you can even beat your father up Amsterdam if you try"
This is her way to focus her energy and remain confident. She is giving herself a pep talk.