Characters
Who is the main character in Tangerine?
Paul Fisher
What happens to the Erik's house?
Erik's house is struck by lightning and burned down.
What caused Paul to lose his eyesight?
Paul lost his eyesight due to a mysterious incident involving a lightning strike.
Provide a quote from the book that shows Paul's determination.
"I'm going to play on the school team. I'm going to start. I'm going to play a game under the lights." (page 88)
Name two members of the Fisher family.
Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher
Describe the incident at the carnival.
At the carnival, a sinkhole opens up and swallows a car.
Why is there tension between Paul and his brother?
There is tension between Paul and his brother due to Erik's bullying and manipulative behavior.
Find a line from the story that highlights the theme of friendship.
"We were friends. We were buddies. We were partners." (page 109)
Who is the antagonist in the story?
Erik Fisher
What does Paul discover about Erik's involvement in the sinkhole incident?
Paul discovers that Erik was responsible for the sinkhole incident as part of a scheme to hide evidence of his illegal activities.
What is the main conflict between Lake Windsor Middle School and Tangerine Middle School?
The main conflict between Lake Windsor Middle School and Tangerine Middle School is the rivalry and competition between their soccer teams.
Locate a sentence that demonstrates the discrimination faced by Paul.
"I couldn't see the ball, so my coach wouldn't let me play." (page 77)
What is the name of Paul's best friend?
Joey Costello
What is the outcome of the game between Lake Windsor and Tangerine Middle School?
Tangerine Middle School wins the game against Lake Windsor.
What secret does Paul discover about Erik?
Paul discovers that Erik intentionally caused a fire that resulted in the death of his former schoolmate.
Identify a passage that showcases the importance of family in Tangerine.
"My mom and dad were standing there, watching me, and for the first time, I realized how much they loved me." (page 102)
What is the name of the football coach?
What happens to Paul's soccer team at the end of the story?
At the end of the story, Paul's soccer team wins the state championship.
How does Paul's mom react to Paul's revelation about Erik?
Paul's mom initially denies the truth about Erik's actions but later confronts him and takes legal action
Find a description from the book about the environmental dangers in the area.
"The ground shook and the muck exploded right in front of me, and burning peat splattered all over my face, searing my skin." (page 93)