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Why does Natalie love her button collection so much?
The routine of collecting them gives her comfort
What year is the book set in?
1935
How old is Natalie at the beginning of the book? How old do they say she is? How old is Moose?
16, 10, 12
When Mr. Purdy called at the beginning of the book, what message did he give to Moose?
That Natalie wasn't ready for the program and had to be picked up
Who was the program for that Mr. Purdy started at the end of the book?
older children
Who is the headmaster at Esther P. Marinoff?
Mr. Purdy
What is the name of the woman helping Natalie get into Esther P. Marinoff?
Mrs. Kelly
What is Piper’s “project” that she wants Moose’s help with?
Selling laundry that is "done" by the convicts
Who's point of view is the story told from?
Moose
What is the genre of the book?
Historical Fiction
What is con short for? What is its definition?
A person found guilty of a criminal act; criminal
Why did Scout get mad at Moose?
Moose couldn't play baseball anymore on Tuesdays
Why could Moose's mother not take care of Natalie after school anymore?
She had to teach piano lessons
Mr. Flanagan, Moose and Natalie's dad, has two jobs at the prison. What are they?
Guard and Electrician
While Moose is looking around the bushes and fence for a convict baseball, he leaves Natalie to play and sort stones, but when he returns, she is not where he left her. Where does he find Natalie?
She is sitting on a large rock, next to convict 105.
How many times was Natalie rejected from Esther P. Marinoff?
2
