Characters
Who is the main character?
Calvin Gant
What year does the novel take place?
We will accept 1949 or 1950!
Who are the two main characters?
Calvin and Gretchen
What is the book title?
Until They Bring The Streetcars Back
Which character is mistreated by her family?
Gretchen Luttermann
What high school do they go to?
Central High School
What does Calvin's father do for work?
He drives Streetcars
Who is chasing Calvin (from the attention-getter)?
How old is the main character?
18
What city does the novel take place?
Saint Paul, Minnesota
What does Calvin do while running with the baby?
He drops the baby
Where does Calvin find the baby?
In Gretchen's Freezer
What is Gretchen's father's name?
Otto Luttermann
What is a key feature of the time period?
Streetcars
Why does Calvin want to help Gretchen?
He wants to help her escape abuse
(Answers may vary)
What is the author's name?
Stanley Gordon West
How can Gretchen's looks be described?
She looks ugly and weird
What do the people in the community use to get around?
Streetcars
What is the name of the plan to frame Otto?
The Rat Trap
What sports does Calvin play?
Football and Basketball