Chapter 1
What does Joe discover at the begging of chapter 1?
His mother is assaulted
What does Bazil do to help cope with Geraldine's assault?
Investigating the case
What does Bazil suggest about Geraldine's silence?
It's a form of healing
What does Joe begin to take more seriously in this chapter?
His independence
What surprising information does Joe uncover?
Geraldine knew her attacker
What object does Joe and his father remove from the foundation of their house?
How does Joe spend most of his free time in this chapter?
Spending time with his friends
What do Joe and his friends plan to do in this chapter?
Look for clues at the round house
Who becomes a key ally to Joe in his search for justice?
Cappy
Where does Joe go with Cappy to investigate the "suspect"?
Church
Where does Geraldine work?
Tribal Court
What is the round house?
A sacred Native American structure
What does Joe notice about the round house in Joe's search for answers?
The surrounding area has signs of a recent struggle
What does Joe overhear about the case?
A name of a potential suspect
What does Joe do to try to get his mom out of bed?
Goad her into getting angry
How does Joe initially react to his mom's assault?
Confused
What does Geraldine refuse to do after the attack?
Talk about her assault
How does the community respond to Geraldine's attack?
By showing quiet sympathy
What does Joe do at the round house during this chapter?
Finds evidence related to the attack
What does Joe start to realize about justice on the reservation?
It often doesn't happen
What is the main central theme introduced in Chapter 1?
The complexity of justice
What does Joe begin to question about his father in this chapter?
His ability to find justice
Why does Joe feel frustrated in this chapter?
The legal system seems ineffective
What role does religion play in this chapter?
It causes tension between the characters
What realization does Joe come to about his role in seeking justice for his mother?
He needs to take matters into his own hands