Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Kenny
In which city does the Watson family live at the beginning of the book?
Flint, Michigan
What event prompts the Watson family to travel to Birmingham?
Byron's behavior
What does the word "delinquent" mean?
hoodlum, criminal
What does the word "shocking" mean?
very surprising
Which character often gets into trouble and is known for his delinquent behavior?
Byron
Where do the Watsons travel to for their family trip?
Birmingham, Alabama
Why is Momma upset when Dad brings home the Untraglide?
She thinks it costs too much.
What does the word "hostile" mean?
cruel and unfriendly
What does the word "influence" mean?
example or role model
Which character often gets into trouble and is known for his delinquent behavior?
Joetta (Joey)
What grade are all the Watson children in?
Joey - kinder
Kenny - 4th
Byron - 6th
What happens to Kenny's gloves?
He lends his first pair to Rufus.
Larry Dunne steals his second pair.
Byron gets them back for him.
What does the word "emulate" mean?
copy
What does the word "traitor" mean?
betrayer
Who is the god of the school?
Byron
What is the weather like in the beginning of the story?
very cold!
Why does Joetta whine when Kenny helps her get into class each day?
She is complaining about all the coats Kenny has to take off of her and hot hot she is.
What does the word "desperate" mean?
longing for
What does the word "tolerate" mean?
allow accept
Who is the king of the school?
Larry Dunne
In which decade does the story take place?
1960
Why does Rufus refuse to play with Kenny?
Kenny laughs when the kids on the bus make fun of him.
What does the word "fishy" mean?
suspicious
What does the word "haphazardly" mean?
randomly or chaotically