Why could Moose's mother not take care of Natalie after school anymore?
She had to teach piano lessons
What weird thing did Moose put at the end of his letter to Al Capone?
P.S I like your mother very much
What did the note at the end of the book say?
"Done"
How old is Natalie at the beginning of the book? How old do they say she is? How old is Moose?
16, 10, 12
How many times was Natalie rejected from Esther P. Marinoff?
2
Who is 105 to Natalie?
A friend
Why did Scout get mad at Moose?
Moose couldn't play baseball anymore on Tuesdays
Why does Natalie love her button collection so much?
The routine of collecting them gives her comfort
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.
Why was everyone waiting for Moose to get off the boat at the end of the book?
To tell him the good news that Natalie got into Esther P. Marinoff
What was Moose referring to when he said, "Now I understand. When you love someone, you have to try things even if they don't make sense to anyone else."?
Having to write the letter to Al Capone
Why was Moose upset seeing Natalie hold hands with 105?
She hates holding hands with Moose
Who was the program for that Mr. Purdy started at the end of the book?
older children
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
What is Piper’s “project” that she wants Moose’s help with?
Selling laundry that is "done" by the convicts
What is the "Mom Rule" Moose mentioned when writing the letter?
It makes boys act better "because then he remembers he has one. And he knows we know her too. Makes him act better."
Where did the Flanagans move from to move to Alcatraz?
Santa Monica
Who was waiting for Moose after school at the end of the book?
His parents, Natalie, Theresa & Warden Williams
What 4 gifts did Natalie get for her birthday?
A math workbook, A bag of buttons, A book about birds with an big index, An embroidered book bag
Who is the headmaster at Esther P. Marinoff?
Mr. Purdy
What type of words did Natalie finally understand how to use at the end of the book?
Pronouns
What is the name of the woman helping Natalie get into Esther P. Marinoff?
Mrs. Kelly
What does Natalie know about her age?
She knows exactly how old she is and what time she turns that age
What was the reason Mr. Purdy gave for why Natalie got kicked out of Esther P. Marinoff?
She screamed early in the morning
What year is the book set in?
1935
Where did Moose find the note at the end of the book?
A freshly clean shirt
What is Mrs. Kelly's first name?
Carrie
What is con short for? What is its definition?
A person found guilty of a criminal act; criminal
At the end of the book, does Moose know where he is going the following year?
No, either back to Santa Monica or staying at Alcatraz
What was the first full sentence Natalie said?
"Eye want to go outside"
Mr. Flanagan, Moose and Natalie's dad, has two jobs at the prison. What are they?
Guard and Electrician
Why does Moose want to stay at Alcatraz?
He has made friends and a new home
Who does Moose write a letter to for help in getting Natalie into this school?
Al Capone
What is the genre of the book?
Historical Fiction
Who do we think the note at the end of the book was from?
Al Capone
Who's point of view is the story told from?
Moose
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