Al Capone Does My Shirts Final

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What is the main setting of 'Al Capone Does My Shirts'?

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The main setting is Alcatraz Island, where Moose Flanagan's family lives because his father works as a guard at the prison.

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Who is Natalie in 'Al Capone Does My Shirts'?

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Natalie is Moose's sister, who has a developmental disability and is a central character in the story.

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What character trait best describes Moose Flanagan?

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Responsible.

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Why do Moose and his family not do their own laundry?

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Their laundry is done by the convicts in prison.

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Who is Al 'Scarface' Capone in the story?

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Al Capone is a famous gangster who is imprisoned on Alcatraz and is referenced by the characters.

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What does Moose hope to achieve for Natalie?

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Moose hopes to get Natalie into the Esther P. Marinoff School, which is a special school for children with disabilities.

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Why does Scout get mad at Moose?

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Scout gets mad at Moose because he rescheduled the baseball practice, preventing him from attending.

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What is the significance of convict baseball in the story?

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Convict baseball is a game played by the children with the convicts, highlighting the unique environment of living on Alcatraz.

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What does Moose's relationship with Piper reveal about him?

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Moose's relationship with Piper shows his struggle between wanting to fit in and his responsibilities towards his family.

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How does Moose feel about living on Alcatraz?

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Moose has mixed feelings; he enjoys the adventure but also feels the weight of his responsibilities.