Why did the dorm monitor ask if everything was okay?

Rudy, Trey's friend let out a scream after being hit in the face with chocolate milk.

What type of person is Trey know as by his friends at Spealman?

A jokester. He always does something to change the subject, such as overturn a soup bowl, pull a chair out from under someone, or trip over his own feet.

Why does Trey like being considered a joker?

It's better than being known as the kid whose father is ripping off half the families in his school.

What did the word Houdini stand for in the story?

The operation is going back and the family needs to disappear - immediately. They are to all meet at the designated place.

What was preventing from dad, Trey, and Aryana from boarding the plane on time?

A security guard was standing at the gate

What did Aryana think was thrilling that Trey was beginning to feel terrifying?

Cutting it close as they would leave town and disappear for a "vacation".

What does a Houdini mean?

An operation is over and done with

During a Houdini process, what is one thing the family always gets rid of?

Their electronic devices and purchase new ones

What does "homework" consist of?

Using an encrypted program to delete all email accounts, all social media, and any connection to the family's old lives.

Which of the messages is hardest for Trey to receive?

The messages from Rudy, because he does not threat, curse, or insult.

Where is the new house located after leaving Calypso?

Boxelder, Tennessee in a neighborhood called The Pointe

What does Trey come across when he is moving into his new home?

A calico kitty with yellow-green eyes named Mona - short for Mona Lisa.

What does Logan's place have that Trey's dad taught him to look for?

Expensive home furnishings and a lot of paintings.

The town shame. Families once had picnics and went swimming at the beach. Now it is a swamp & garbage dump (polluted, smells bad, & a health hazard)

What is the one thing dad refuses to do at each new location the family moves?

Use the barbeque. He refuses to eat other people's grease.

According to Mr. Novak, ethics is our what?

Moral Compass - the only one we have

A full-color drawing of an incredible fully electric car

What is special about the El Capitan car company?

It isn't real, and a guy at a garage is going to take a regular EV (electric vehicle), rip off the body, and build on the illustrated body dad has drawn.

How many El Capitan cars does dad sell?

He is selling shares in El Capitan Motors, Incorporated - a fake start up company.

What is The Big Kahuna?

An operation that will be so successful, the family can retire from the business and live off the profits forever.

Why was the YAAP club gathered at Albion Pond?

To get an article in the newspaper (Boxelder Chronicle) so everyone would know how awful the place really is since it has turned into a dump.

Why is dad's name not listed as one of the top executors in El Capitan Motors?

It's more believable if his name is listed a few levels below top executives to appear high enough to get people an insider price if they wish to buy stock.

Why does Trey become nervous when he sees Kaylee sharing his picture for a newspaper article?

Dad will be mad because he they always try not to leave anything behind that could trace them to past identities.

What did dad do to keep El Capitan at the Thanksgiving party in order to show off the paint job?

He slipped the valet a $50 bill.

What car is the El Capitan really made of?

A Tesla with the logos filed off along and rebuilt with a Heinz 57 collection of auto-body parts.

Why does Trey not use the code word Houdini with dad when he realizes the El Capitan is missing from the party?

Trey really likes living in Boxelder because there are all kind of people who live at The Pointe.

What happens to the valet guy who took the El Capitan for a joy ride?

Nothing. Trey does not want to spoil the operation because the car is okay.

What unexpectedly begins happening with Arianna surprising dad and Trey?

She becomes overly confident and believes she is the one who is making all of the plans helping to make the job successful.

Faker Flashcards

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1.

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The author of Faker is

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Gordon Korman

2.

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What word describes Lord Gladstone, the Great Dane?

Back

dignified

3.

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According to dad, the intersection of too much money and too little knowledge is the sweet spot for what?

Back

Their family business

4.

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What was Lord Gladstone's real name?

Back

Ernie

5.

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What was the dad's real job?

Back

He was a con man

6.

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Who is the main character?

Back

Trey

7.

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Trey's dad believes his dad is the best driver in the world because...

Back

He enjoyed the high speed chases when his father was outrunning the police while Trey and his sister Arianna were in the back seat.

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