The Absolute True Diary of a part time Indian
At the game, when Junior walked in, what were the Rez kids chanting?
"Ar-nold sucks!"
What happened when Junior played defense?
"I crouched down low, spread my arms and legs high and wide, and gritted my teeth. " Roger ran over him.
What did Junior order at Denny's? Why?
"I ordered pancakes for Penelope and me. I ordered orange juice and coffee and a side order of toast and hot chocolate and French fries" He knew he couldn't afford it, he saw it as his last good meal before everyone knew he was poor.
What is the name of the school dance that Junior goes to? Who is his date?
"In December, I took Penelope to the Winter Formal."
What did coach tell Junior in the locker room?
"It's okay" "If you care about something enough, it's going to make you cry. but you have to use it. use your tears. use your pain. use your fear. get mad, Arnold, get mad."
Why do people on the Rez call Junior an apple?
"because they think I'm red on the outside and white on the inside."
How much older is Junior's mom than his dad?
8 years older
At the beginning of the chapter "Dance, Dance, Dance," how does Junior feel?
He feels like a stranger. "I was half Indian in one place and half white in the other"
Why did Junior have second thoughts about trying out for the basketball team?
He figured he wouldn't be good enough to make it. He didn't want to be humiliated.
What reason did Junior tell Roger for being sick? What did Roger do?
He forgot his wallet. ROger gave him $40.
What did Rowdy email back to Junior?
His bare butt
What did Junior's suit look like? What did Junior think about it? What did the other kids think about it?
It is his dads old polyester 1970s suit. Junior was hot and sweaty and uncomfortable in it. Penelope loved it and others followed.
Why did Junior meet his date at the dance instead of picking her up?
Junior met Penelope at the dance because he did not have gas money, could not drive, and didn't want to double date.
What did Rowdy do to Junior during the game?
Rowdy elbowed him in the head and knocked him unconscious.
What indian did not turn their back on Junior? why?
Rowdy, he he wanted to kill junior face to face.
How did his date feel about not getting a photo at the dance?
She was upset at first, but then "she realized that she'd had so much fun that a photograph of the evening was completely beside the point."
What was the coach's reaction to Junior getting ran over by Roger?
The coach recognized him from the Rez team as a good shooter.
What does the photo on page 120 represent? How does Junior really feel?
The picture shows how Junior pretends not to be poor. He acts like things are not a big deal, but in the inside he is scared because he knows he can't pretend for forever.
What was the first drill? How many completed the drill?
They had to run 100 laps around the gym. 36/40 finished.
Why can Mary not get a job?
They tell her she does not have enough experience.
What does she want to do in her free time?
Write her life story.
Did Junior make the team? If so, which one?
Yes, varsity.