Notes form the Midnight Driver

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Alex sixteen got separated while is mom was on a date he decided to drink and drive.He wanted to drive to is dads house and check on the date He wrecked the car and ended up in the hospital for a headache. He has a court date in a month. His is mom is getting mean and she said she was driving him to school. Bedtime at 10 pm

what does Alex do to give himself the encouragement you needed to return to Mr. Lewis room for a second visit

Alex thought it would be better to create a conversation was Mr. Lewis when he walks in the door.

What did Alex expect to happen when Laurie and Sol met for the first time what actually happened

Alex was preparing Laurie what to say but when they walked in the room Laurie and Sol became friends

When he heard Judge Trent sentence how did Alex react what was the judge's reaction when she heard Alex complaining

Alex was surprised that he wouldn't be able to drive for one to two years. He was complaining about not to be able to drive.

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Alex went to court and he got sentenced to work at the hospital to volunteer from Mr. Luis and not to drive for 1-2 years. Alex wrote to Judge Trent telling him he doesn't he can take him on but he still wants Alex to take him `

Why did Alex plan didn't work

Alex wrecked the car and hit the gnome. The police had to get involved and go to the hospital. He wasn't planning to get as drunk.

why did Alex write to Judge Trent what was his response to the letter

Alex wrote to Judge Trent because he thought Solomon Lewis needed Professional Care. He has a really bad coughing condition. Alex doesn't think he can take care of Solomon. Judge Trent should I think this is exactly what you need to put some sense into you.

What was the punishment for Alex

Alex's punishment was that she was going to drive him to school and pick him up every day. He had to be in bed by 10 pm and He couldn't be out with friends.

What was the real reason Alex started drinking

Alex's wanted to forget about his parents getting divorced.

the adults in the courtroom appeared to know each other

True

the courtroom was not what Alex was expecting

True

the judge decided it would be better is Alex had a hundred hours of community service rather than going to jail

True

when Alex played sunrise sunset Sol was moved by it

True

Every month Alex has to write to judge Trent to report his progress how is it different from his previous letters

When Alex learns I'm about Sol's family I think it makes him feel sad. Alex's family its kind of falling apart too. I think having Alex play music for Sol this is a nice change for both of them.

Alex father tells him he was irresponsible Do like is father was right and do think Alex agrees with is dad

Yes, I agree with him because even though you're mad that your parents are divorced that is not a way to handle it. Alex was underage to be drinking anyways. He probably damaged the rest of his life. No, I think He did the right thing

Steve

drummer going to help Alex with concert

dad

mad at Alex goes on a date

Mr. Lewis- Sol

mean harsh old man taken care at hospital He coughs a lot. Alex, he is Volunteer aid. He is warming up too him

Annette

piano player going to help Alex with concert

Mom

set rules for Alex and when on a date. Works a nursing home

Alex went to visit whose father on Christmas

False

Mr. Lewis did not want Alex to play the guitar

False

Mr. Lewis would rather have socks or a sweater as a Hanukkah present

False

mr. Lewis daughter visits him often

False

when Alex walked into the room mr. Lewis was reading a newspaper

False Book

Laurie and Alex were spending a lot of time together

False Lori was mad for him driving

Alex looks forward to seeing Solomon Lewis again

False he did not

Simon Lewis made Alex feel welcome

False he did not

Alex thought he could help mr. Lewis

False he did not thought

Alex understood why he was going to have a delay in getting the driver's license

False he thought he should still get the license

Alex wanted Lori coming with him on the visit was a good idea

False no

Laurie takes karate lessons three times a week

False- 2 times a week

Alex was immediately taken to the hospital

False- He went slow to hospital

Alex is not worried about his court appearance

False- he is worried

Alex was happy with his Human Services assignment

False- he was not old people

Ale bedtime was 11pm

False-10pm

In ten days Alex had a court day and a lawyer

False-30 Days

What was Alex plan while is mother was out of the house

He decided to drink alcohol and drive the car to see how his dad's date is going.

What is mr. Lewis's reaction when Alex play sunrise sunset

He didn't say a word after Alex finish the song. He was very emotional towards that song.

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He started to like Sol he figured out Sol liked music Alex started bringing his guitar and play for Sol he loved it was peaceful. Sol goes out every year to his daughter to flowers

After reading the first what was your thought of what was happening

He was a hospital next to an old man's bed. The man was about to die He wanted to be free from just sitting there

Why was Alex avoiding his father and Laurie

He was mad at both of them. He wouldn't respond to any of dad's calls or emails.

What were Alex's feelings on the morning of the court appearance how did he feel when he arrived in the courtroom

He was really nervous and the courtroom did not look how he thought it would be. He thought it would have gargoyles but it just had cardboard tables.

Why did Alex write to judge Trent after his second visit why doesn't he like being with Sol

He wrote to Judge Trent because he lost money in the poker game and he knows he's going to use it towards the garden gnome. Alex thinks he needs a new assignment.

What do you think the tone of Alex's letter to judge Trent what was he trying to do what do you think about Judge Trent

I think Alex Judge Trent what I have said we can get you another assignment I don't want you to go through all that harm that Mr. Lewis is causing. I think Alex wanted the judge to feel bad for him.I think Judge Trent response was good and let him have to deal with him.

Best selection of what was Alex's overall attitude to his court appearance do you think it was justifiable do you agree with judge Trent decision

I think Alex thinks he can do whatever he wants. I don't think he thinks she needs consequences because he's reiterating all I did is hit a garden gnome. I think Alex things drinking and driving it's not a big deal. I agree with Judge Trent's decision I'm about not letting him drive and volunteer work.

Sol Daughter

She never comes to visit him. He buys flowers for her

How does Sol feel about Alex's guitar playing how do we know this

Sol was emotional when Alex is playing the guitar and was peaceful. We know this because Sol stopped harassing Alex.

Why did Alex expect Laurie and Sol to fight

Sol was mean to Alex so he thought he would do the same thing to Laurie.

Mr. Lewis has emphysema to what contribute and what advice does he give Alex what would happen if Alex does the opposite of Mr. Lewis's advise

Sol was smoking and he tells Alex not to smoke. Sol if you start smoking I will have to get up and give you a kick in the tushes.

Sol tricked Laurie into doing several things for him how did he do this what did Laurie do for Sol

Sol was trying to say, Laurie and Alex are husband and wife. Sol tells Laurie Alex to fluff his pillows and gets him water

Why does mr. Lewis require extra oxygen at this time what happened for him to make him need the oxygen tubes

Sol went out to get his daughter flowers for Hanukkah and he fainted right in the middle of the store.

What happened during Alex's second visit to see Mr. Lewis

They played poker together and Alex loses $27.

Alex asked Judge if you could turn you to visit the home after he has completed his 100-hour assignment

True

Alex avoiding his father's telephone calls

True

Alex blamed is dad for is parents separation

True

Alex did not have a proper trial

True

Alex did not understand Yiddish words Simon used

True

Alex did not understand the Expressions mr. Lewis used

True

Alex did not want Lori to meet mr. Lewis

True

Alex felt uncapable to help mr. Lewis

True

Alex had handover and concussion

True

Alex had planned and exciting jump from the roof using his skateboard

True

Alex has difficulty learning the part for the for the school jazz band

True

Alex mother grounded him for a moth

True

Alex played a tune by mike davis

True

Alex playing a Melody from fidder on the roof

True

Alex practice waiting for Mr Luis to return to his room

True

Alex was angry with is Dad

True

Alex was drinking and driving

True

Alex was hassled by Bryan Gilson

True

Alex was irresponsible

True

Alex was taken taken to police station

True

Alex was to spend time visiting Solomon Lewis in a nursing home

True

Alex was upset when he heard about his father's move

True

Alex wrote to judge Trent and begged to change his assignment

True

Alex's father accepting a job in Philadelphia

True

Laurie Is Alex best friend

True

Laurie enjoyed hearing about Alex's visits with mr. Lewis

True

Laurie thought that jump was too dangerous

True

Lori and mr. Lewis Got on well together

True

Mr. Lewis did wanted Alex to play the guitar

True

Mr. Lewis tricked Lori into fluff in his pillows and straightening his sheets

True

Mrs. Gregory agreed that Laurie could accompany Alex to visit Mr Lewis

True

Other people from the home came in to listen to Alex guitar playing

True

The garden gnome was smashed in to pieces

True

The judge refused to change Alex assignment

True

mr Lewis to the store to buy him flowers for his daughter

True

mr. Lewis 127 20.25 dollars from Alex when they played poker

True

mr. Lewis daughter is a lawyer

True

mr. Lewis said he knew Thelonius Monk the Jazz panio

True

mr. lewis extra oxygen from the exhaustion from the trip

True

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Alex helps Mr. Luis and still writing to Judge Trent saying that he still thinks he can't do it. Alex mom went on a date. Laurie wants to see Mr. Lewis and the go to the hospital. Laurie likes Mr. Lewis and like he likes her. Mr. Lewis Alex and Laurie are dating

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Alex is scared to go back to see Sol because of the party. Alex tells him they are throwing on a concert. His Jazz band friends are helping him. Anntee and Steve are making him practice hard. Laurie gets in a fight on the way home about boys and girls. He writes to Judge Trent wanted him to go to the concert.

how does Alex respond when he returns home to find his father reading from what does he share with him

Alex is very surprised to find his dad waiting for him. His dad tells him he's moving to Philadelphia for a job and that he needs to change.

Judge Trent

Alex judge for his plan

Laurie

Alex Best Friend

Why was Laurie so upset with Alex about Friday night?

Alex didn't talk to Laurie before he did his crazy plan.

What was Alex's first impression of Solomon Lewis

Alex doesn't like Solomon Lewis he thinks that he is grumpy. He thinks he needs Professional Care to be given to him.

Alex

Alex has divorced parents both of the parents go on dates. this puts a lot of stress on Alex. He drift drank and drove so now he's sentenced to work at a nursing home with Mr. Lewis. he has Laurie has a best friend and both of his parents are mad at him

What did Judge Trent order Alex to do

Judge Trent ordered Alex to do some volunteer work and not to drive for 1 to 2 years.

Alex did not want Laurie to meet Soll what did Lori do this do to make this possible

Laurie agreed to watch Alex and they would go see Sol

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Laurie and Alex had a sleepover they go and see Sol and have a party. Sol finds out Alex was sentenced to work with him. That does not make Sol happy he leaves the home finds out his parents are getting back together and fighting about the stain on the carpet

Laurie and Alex have been friends for years What does each other gain from their friendship

Laurie helps Alex makes decisions and make sure they are good for him

What happend when Alex went back to school

People were giving Alex a really hard time him doing this

How did Alex parents react towards the drinking

The parents didn't like Alex doing this but the dad blamed the mom for leaving him home alone drunk.

How did the vodka that Alex drank affect him

The vodka messed up how Alex was thinking. It empowered him to do something he wasn't supposed to