Al Capone Ch. 21-32

1.

1 point

What does Moose’s father mean when he tells Moose that “Things matter more to your mother than they do to me”?

Moose’s dad doesn’t have the time to worry about the things his wife does

Moose’s mother cares more for Natalie than his father does.

Natalie’s acceptance into the Ester P. Marinoff School is more important to his mother than his father

2.

1 point

Why was it so important for Natalie to be ten, instead of 15 on her birthday?

The other kids would then realize she was different than them.

If she was too old, she wouldn’t be admitted to school.

The kids would make fun of her because Moose still has to baby sit her.

3.

1 point

Why does Moose’s dad pour him a little bit of his beer?

There was no age limit for alcohol at that time

It is his father’s way of showing Moose that he understands the responsibility that has been given to his son

He knew Moose liked the taste of it.

4.

1 point

How does Mrs. Capone suffer humiliation on her trip to the island?

Piper drops her purse on her toe.

She puts baby Rocky to sleep.

She is strip searched because she set off the snitch box.

5.

1 point

Why wouldn't Onion jeopardize his release from Alcatraz by trying to escape?

He was six months away from his release.

He already tried and failed.

He heard it was impossible.

6.

1 point

Why does Mrs. Capone ignore Piper?

She doesn’t speak English.

She thinks Piper is annoying

She is hard of hearing.

7.

1 point

What did the Flanagan's need most from Mrs. Kelly?

her opinion

a good recommendation for Natalie

her money

8.

1 point

Why did Natalie keep repeating the number 105?

It was the number of baseballs the kids found on the island.

It was the number of the convict that she met on the island

It was her favorite number in an index that she was reading.

9.

1 point

Why does Piper leave the island?

She is visiting her grandma

She is sick of the kids

She is being punished for her part in the laundry scheme.

10.

1 point

Who does Natalie meet when Moose leaves her to look for a baseball?

Machine Gun Kelly

convict 105

Al Capone

11.

1 point

When Piper calls Moose a “choir boy” what does she really mean?

She thinks he can sing well.

She wants him to join the chorus at school.

He always tries to do the right thing because he’s afraid of getting in trouble.

12.

1 point

Which of Moose’s parents seems more understanding of Moose’s situation with Natalie?

his dad

his mom

neither parent seems to understand

13.

1 point

How did Natalie show that she was making progress with Mrs. Kelly’s help?

She gave Moose a hug and told him that she loved him.

She began to read other things besides the index of a book

She started using pronouns

14.

1 point

Natalie was diligent about collecting stones and sticks while Moose looked for baseballs. Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for diligent.

careless

thorough

careful

15.

1 point

How do Moose and Scout become friends again?

Mrs. Bimp puts them together to work on a project

Piper explains Moose’s problem to Scout

Moose apologizes to Scout