Quick Check-ACDMS Chapters 1-12

Why does Moose’s family move to Alcatraz Island?

• His father got a job as a prison guard

• His mother wants to start a business on the island

• His father works as an electrician and prison guard

• His mother is opening a school on the island

What is Natalie’s special interest that she focuses on constantly?

• Baseball statistics

• Buttons

• Animals

• Numbers and math

Who is Piper, and what role does she play in Moose’s life?

• Moose’s teacher

• The warden’s daughter who befriends Moose

• Moose’s cousin who lives nearby

• The new girl in Moose’s class who avoids him

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Why does Moose’s mother insist on getting Natalie into a special school?

• She wants Natalie to be independent

• She feels pressure from the school system

• She doesn’t want Natalie to live at home

• She wants to hide Natalie’s condition from others

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Which famous criminal is rumored to be imprisoned at Alcatraz?

• Al Capone

• Jesse James

• John Dillinger

• Bugsy Siegel

How does Moose feel about taking care of Natalie when his mother asks him to watch her?

• He is excited to spend time with her

• He feels burdened by the responsibility

• He tries to avoid the task

• He feels confident in helping her

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What is Piper’s idea to make money from the other kids at school?

• Selling snacks to the prisoners

• Charging them to have their laundry washed by convicts

• Selling souvenirs from Alcatraz

• Offering tours of the prison

How does Moose’s relationship with his mother change after they move to Alcatraz?

• They grow closer as they spend more time together

• Moose becomes resentful of her demands for Natalie

• They don’t communicate much due to his father’s job

• Moose begins to understand her better

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What does Moose do when Piper tries to get him involved in her laundry scheme?

• He eagerly joins in to make money

• He refuses and tells his parents

• He hesitates but eventually helps out

• He reports Piper to the warden

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Why is Natalie unable to stay at the Esther P. Marinoff School after her initial interview?

• She refuses to go to the interview

• The school doesn't believe it is equipped to help her

• Natalie gets upset and leaves early

• Moose sabotages her chances

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