Al Capone Does My Shirts Chapters 36-38

What did Natalie do at the interview that made Moose's mom happy/hopeful?

• Told a joke to Mr. Purdy

• Played with her buttons

• Spoke in a parrot-like way

• She did not throw a fit/tantrum

What surprising thing does Moose's mom do when she asks to speak to him, "just the two of us"?

• She tells him that she never wants to speak to him again

• She tells him that he ruined Natalie's interview

• She tells him she understands how he feels

• She tells him that he is grounded because he acted immaturely

What was the result of Natalie's second interview with the Esther P. Marinoff school?

• Natalie can start in the summer

• Natalie can start next spring

• Natalie needs one more interview to be accepted

• Natalie is "not ready" for the Esther P. Marinoff

When Moose calls Mrs. Kelly from the phone downstairs, how much does the call cost?

• A nickel

• A dime

• A quarter

• A penny

Moose suddenly understands how his mother feels about Natalie and her condition; what excerpt from the story SUPPORTS this understanding?

• When I wake up the next morning, I find Mrs. Kelly's number in my mom's phone book.

• My mom has done a million things to help Natalie

• "When you love someone, you have to try things even if they don't make sense to anyone else."

• "You were doing what you thought would help your sister."

Why does Moose ask the warden for help in getting Natalie accepted into the Esther P. Marinoff?

• The warden owes Moose's dad a favor

• The warden promised to help Moose with any problems he has

• The warden knows Mr. Purdey personally

• The warden has influence/is an important person

Who does Moose tell the warden is the only person who "can help" Natalie get into the Esther P. Marinoff?

• The mayor of San Francisco

• Al "Scarface" Capone

• Mrs. Kelly

• 105

What plan does Moose discuss with Piper in Chapter 38 that she says she's tried already?

• He's going to get 105 to talk to Natalie

• He's going to write a letter to Al Capone

• He's going to speak to Mr. Purdey himself

• He's going to ask the warden to meet with Al Capone

In Chapter 38, Piper reveals what REALLY happened when she had to spend two months with her grandma on Knob Hill. What was it?

• Her grandma was crabby and boiled all her food

• Her grandma made her clean the house every Tuesday

• Her grandma let her do whatever she wanted

• Her grandma didn't let her go outside to play

What was the closing line of Moose's letter to Al Capone?

• PS I'm your number one fan

• PS Please write back soon

• PS I like your mother very much

• PS My sister really needs your help