Quiz on the Book

Where is the setting of the story (location and time period)?

• New York, 1950s

• Coalwood, 1950s

• Chicago, 1960s

• Los Angeles, 1940s

Who are the main characters' parents and what do they do for a living?

• Teachers

• Miners

• Farmers

• Engineers

Who is Poppy ?

• Sonny's friend

• Sonny's pet

• Sonny's grandparent

• Sonny's neighbor

What is Sputnik?

• A type of rocket

• A satellite

• A spaceship

• A comet

Describe The Dugout.

• A classroom

• A sports field

• A hangout spot

• A library

On page 51, why does mom want Sonny to get out of Coalwood?

• To find a better job

• To pursue higher education

• The mine is dying

• To join the military

Who is Daisy Mae?

• Sonny's sister

• Sonny's pet cat

• Sonny's teacher

• Sonny's neighbor

On pages 66-69, Homer and Dubonnet have an argument. What was the argument about?

• The quality of coal

• The safety of the mine

• The future of the town

• The way the cutoff was done

Who is Quentin and why does Sonny bring him into the friend circle?

• A new student; for his intelligence

• A local athlete; for his strength

• A musician; for his creativity

• A neighbor; for his kindness

What happens at the end of Chapter 5 that makes Sonny’s heart sink into his toes?

• He fails a test

• His rocket explodes

• His love life goes south

• His father is injured