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October Sky

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    This is a review of October Sky by Homer Hickam.
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  • For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Who wrote this law?
    Sir Isaac Newton
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  • Why does Quentin want to build rockets?
    He needs to earn a scholarship for college.
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  • From what town was Quentin?
    Bartley
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  • Black powder was formed from charcoal, sulfur and _________.
    saltpeter
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  • What kind of money is offered to coal mine employees rather than U.S. dollars?
    scrip
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  • Who is the clerk at the Big Store?
    Junior
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  • Who is the local union leader?
    Mr. Dubonnet
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  • Quentin says failure adds to the Rocket Boys' _____________.
    Body of Knowledge
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  • What scientist does Sonny admire?
    Dr. Wernher von Braun
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  • What is the name of the Rocket Boys' rocket club?
    Big Creek Missile Agency
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  • Who is Jim's football friend and rival of the Rocket Boys?
    Buck Trant
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  • Who is the 6th grader who had to quit school and work in the mine after his dad died?
    Pooky Suggs
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  • Who is the preacher of the church in Coalwood?
    Reverend Lanier
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  • Who is the general superintendent of the mine over Homer Sr.?
    Mr. Van Dyke
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  • Who is the student science teacher and organizer of the science fair at Big Creek?
    Miss Riley
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  • What is the main reason Emily Sue says everyone likes sonny?
    He likes himself.
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