Rocket Boys/ October Sky

Front

What had the company decided to do with the houses in Coalwood?

Back

Sell them off and stop taking the rent from the miners checks

Front

Reverend Richard's dream about Sonny in Chapter 21?

Back

That he sees Sonny on the moon.

Front

Did the people of Coalwood believe that selling the houses was a good thing?

Back

No, because they were unsure how they were going to pay for their homes. If they wanted to keep their homes they must buy them.

Front

What happened when the boys left from getting moonshine in Snakeroot?

Back

Tag pulled them over and they got in trouble for underage drinking and driving.

Front

What did Mr. Fuller say when the Rocket Boys' rocket landed in the field by Little Richard's church?

Back

"You've fired off your last rocket in this town."

Front

Describe the mine accident that occurs in chapters 15-19 of 'October Sky'.

Back

The mine accident is when a roof collapse occurs, trapping several miners underground.

Front

Who does Dorothy go to the dance with?

Back

Jim

Front

What is the role of the state troopers in the events of 'October Sky'?

Back

Maintaining law and order by investigating a forest fire

Front

Everyone survived the mine accident except for who?

Back

Mr. Bykovski

Front

Which teacher defends the "Rocket Boys" from Mr. Turner and the State Police?

Back

Mrs. Riley