SSM 145-187 Latest Update Graded A+

SSM 145-187 Latest Update Graded A+ VOCAB VOCAB DCS Department of Child Services gravely voice Low and rough, sad Styx Place Smile like money Never rains smorgasbord a wide range of something; a variety. hollow leg have the ability or capacity to consume an unusually large amount of food or drink. box-car a roofed freight car usually with sliding doors in the sides. homeboy a boy or man from your own town, or someone who is a close friend wack Not good, terrible. Referring to someone's skills, clothes, situations. meander to wander aimlessly Chopper Motorcycle Motorcycle with modified front forks. LISTS LISTS Onesies and flats types of lego pieces Lop to cut off What were the three things they could start doing from the rocks? jumping, flying, soaring What three parts were Caleb? part boy part machine part nature What was in the lunchbox when they left for the train? Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Baby Oranges, Honey-Roasted Peanuts, Packets of Cheese Crackers PLOT PLOT What does Caleb say after Mom tells him and Bobby Gene to take out the trash? "We'll pencil it in for after supper." note: this statement is S-18 What do they initially offer Corey to cover for them? A day of free chores, but he denies because of the risks associated with covering for them. What did Caleb think Corey's uncle was? made-up "Not the brightest thing to say when we wanted a favor, but no one's perfect" What did Styx think of smores? He had never had them or even heard of them, and he thought they were saying "some more" What does Bobby Gene point out about waiting to get the motorbike? He points out that even if they wait the week, they won't be left with much time in the summer to enjoy it. What does Caleb think Styx could have done when asked to take out the trash? "Handled Mom" What is Styx doing while waiting for Bobby Gene and Caleb Smoking a candy cigarette Where is Pixie? She was taken by the Dept.. Of Child Services "the suits" Why was Pixie taken? Styx said there was "No rhyme or reason to it." What statement did Caleb understand after Pixie was taken? "Freedom came with a price" Why does Styx not smoke real cigarettes? He says real ones are too expensive, and bad for you, but he thinks there is something cool about cigarettes. B.G quickly disagrees. Condiment a sauce, etc. that is used to give flavor to food, or that is eaten with food What does Styx make breaking the rules seem like? Styx made breaking the rules seem okay as long as you weren't caught What does B.G always notice about Caleb? When something is wrong What does Styx Malone have? Secrets. Who else is at the trainyard? No guards, but a few workers in What was irregular about the bonfire? Mom had gone all out for Styx, tons of toppings and condiments spread out in a smorgasbord Who did Caleb forget was invited to the bonfire? Cory What did Caleb think about Cory being at the bonfire? "Like we needed a playdate or something. We were already seeing the guy every day. What did Cory bring to the bonfite? marshmallows What did everyone have to have, by order of Mom? 2 carrots What happens to Styx's sausage? he drops it What is the scale? The scale of optimism to pessimism, a way to look at problems invented by Mr. Franklin How is Mom's feelings towards Styx chaning? She starts to soften to him What were hot dogs? "a treat for us all" What does Styx do after they finish eating? He amuses everyone with his stories, even Mom What does Styx suggest Caleb and Bobby Gene offer Cory for him to cover for them? Time with Susie - He still has a soft spot for her What is Styx's opinion of the Franklin parents? He thinks they're cool, but Bobby Gene disagrees Does Cory agree to the deal with Susie? Yes - He say's he'll cover for them the next day Why was Cory's uncle visiting? To tell the news about Cory's baby cousin Who is Styx with when they go to tell him something? A girl - we later learn her name is Lisa Who understands the situation? Bobby Gene - He has to pull Caleb away What did Lisa assume about Caleb and Bobby Gene? That they were Styx's little brothers What did Caleb think of Styx pretending they were his brothers? He thought it was slippery, letting her believe what she wanted to believe What train number are they taking? The 1025 What is Sutton? The crossroads to nowhere Why are they taking a freight train? No passenger trains stop in Sutton Why does Bobby Gene call Styx crazy? He leans out of the train while its moving Who agreed to Styx suggestion to try leaning out of the train? Caleb What pulled Caleb forward, leaving Bobby Gene behind? The way Styx challenged the world to a fight What does Caleb yell while leaning out of the train? "Infinity, here we come!" Where do they get off the train? Dead Man's Curve How long were they on the train? An hour Does the train stop at Dead Man's Curve? No, but it slows Who is nervous about jumping out of the moving train? Bobby Gene What does Styx do after Bobby Gene lands off the train? He gives him a high five and congratulates him What did Caleb feel like after Bobby Gene gave him the "evil side eye"? Not the best brother What did Bobby Gene know that Caleb also did? That following Styx meant anything was possible Where were they? In the middle of nowhere Where do they approach? A ramshackle house and garage How do they get onto the property? They jump the low fence What is the garage full of? Motors Who's garage is this? Styx isn't saying What does Styx do in the garage? Put the lunchbox down and tie the motor in his sack What does someone say just as they are about to leave? "What are you doing down there?"