Vocabulary
What does surpass mean?
TO go beyond
What does “We sat in the beating rain noise for a few minutes, then it abruptly stopped, like some annoying little kid had stopped banging on a pan" mean?
The rain stopped finally after raining for quite a while.
What does Paul think of football and the people who play football?
He does not like it at all and he thinks the people who play it are not kind.
Who is the main character?
Paul Fischer
What is the context clue in this sentence?
His mother scowled at him after he hit his brother, looking at him with an angered expression.
"looking at him with an angered expression"
Definition
What does decoy mean?
To lure someone with "bait"
What does "Florida homes that are as wide open as cathedrals" mean?
The homes are very wide open, high ceilings, lots of room.
Why might the kids lack energy at the school?
Because there is no AC and it is very hot.
What position does Eric play?
Kicker
What is the context clue in this sentence?
We surpassed the reading assignment, going beyond the assigned chapters.
"going beyond the assigned chapters"
Definition
What does impair mean?
To make worse
What does "mom directed her voice at him like a laser beam" mean?
She was speaking very direct towards him. She was speakign in a sharp manner.
Why might Paul want to make friends with soccer players?
He wants to be part of the soccer team and have friends that have common interests.
Why did they move down to Tangerine?
For new jobs
What is the context clue in this sentence?
The hunter used a decoy for the turkey, in order to lure him into the trap.
"lure him into a trap"
Definition
What dose partition mean?
A wall separator
What does "like a flash of a camera in my face" mean?
The lightening was very bright
What can you infer about the relationship between Paul and Eric?
They do not have a good relationship. They do not get along and do not talk.
Where did they move from?
Houston Texas
What is the context clue in this sentence?
Because Joe wasn't looking at the defenders, he was vulnerable for a tackle in the football game, leaving himself open to be wounded.
"leaving himself open to be wounded"
Definition
What does smoldering mean?
To burn without flames
What does "like it was the empty, two story tomb of some runaway zombie" mean?
Their house is abandoned and looks almost spooky now that everything has been moved out.
What can you infer about Paul and his father's relationship?
It is not a strong relationship between the father/son because his dad doesn't pay much attentino to him and spends almost all of his time with Eric.
Who did Mrs. Fischer call when she saw the muck fire? and what did they tell her?
The fire department and that it wouldn't go out
What is the context clue in this sentence?
The football took an oblong shape, almost an elongated circle.
"an elongated circle"
Definition