Al Capone Does My Shirts

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How does Moose feel about his father's new 'jobs' at the prison?

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Moose doesn't like them because he never sees his dad.

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What is the genre of 'Al Capone Does My Shirts'?

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Historical Fiction.

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Why doesn't Moose tell his mother about the call?

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His mother will be upset.

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How would things be different if Natalie was a boy?

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Things wouldn't be so bad because their living quarters are farther away from the neighbors.

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Whose point of view is the story told from?

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Moose.

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

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The story is set on Alcatraz Island during the 1930s.

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Who is Natalie in relation to Moose?

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Natalie is Moose's sister.

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What challenges does Moose face in the story?

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Moose struggles with his family's expectations and his sister's needs.

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What role does Al Capone play in the story?

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Al Capone is a famous inmate at Alcatraz and a figure of intrigue for the characters.

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How does Moose's relationship with his mother affect him?

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Moose feels pressure to meet his mother's expectations and often worries about her feelings.