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

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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

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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

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

• A nickel

• A dime

• A quarter

• A penny

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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."

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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