1. Scott's best friend is Kear Nguyen.

What type of name is that? Are there other minority groups mentioned in the book?

2. Scott seems to need praise whenever he makes a good play. Why? Does he expect comments when he makes a bad play, too?

3. Christopher names the players and tells their positions as he describes the plays on the field. Does this add or detract from the book?

4. Why did the coach not believe Scott when he declared he did not know about the marijuana?

5. Why did Scott not tell his parents about the marijuana?

6. Peg becomes a number one suspect. Why? What was her relationship with Scott? How was she eliminated as a suspect?

7. Did Scott ever smoke? Tell about the episode. How did it affect his mother's belief in him?

8. Describe the set up Scott uses to catch the thief.