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What animal did Jack mention when talking about Coach Swieteck’s substitute?
gerbil
Why wasn’t Coach Swieteck at school on that Friday?
PE Conference
How did Jack figure out something was going on?
Both Joseph and the 3 boys (Jay Perkins, Nick Porter, & Brian Boss) were missing
When Ernie said, “Don’t” what was he telling Jack not to do?
Didn't want Jack to join in on what was happening in the locker room.
What did Jack say about the eighth graders who were blocking the locker room door?
They were standing like cows at a gate so they can't get through.
What did Joseph do when he saw Jack? Why did he do that?
Joseph nodded because he wanted Jack to get out of there.
What did Jack do to Jay Perkins?
He pushed off from the lockers, took three quick steps, and slammed into Jay Perkin's back.
What did Jack say when Mr. Canton asked him what he was doing in an eighth grade fight?
"Winning"
Mr. Canton said, “Trouble follows him like a __________________________________.”
yellow dog
What are two things that Jack’s parents told him?
He is in 6th not 8th, he needs to no get pulled into Joseph's problems, and he is not the hero who was supposed to rescue Joseph all the time.
What did Mr. Hurd do and say when Jack asked him if he would “have left a guy being beat up to go find a teacher”?
Wiped his hand across his face, smiled. He also said, "Not in a million years."
What do you think Jack’s mother was going to say when she said, “Jack, you do understand that Joseph is not your —”?
brother or real brother
Describe what Joseph looked like after the fight. Include at least THREE details.
few bruises darkening both of his sides and cuts on his back from the wire lockers. His left cheek was a kind of zombie blue.
Why did Joseph thank Jack?
Joseph thanked Jack because no one's never had his back before except Maddie.
What did Jay Perkins say to Joseph?
"You're dead, kid"
What did Joseph say to Jack after the three boys were gone? Why do you think he said this?
"Don't let them get behind you, ever." He said this because he wanted Jack to be careful in case those same boys go after him.
