2. Why does Armpit threaten X-Ray?
(a) X-Ray wants more of the profits.
(b) X-Ray almost doesn't sell the tickets.
(c) X-Ray says he lost the money.
(d) X-Ray makes a mean comment about Ginny.

3. What does Armpit think about as he eats his lunch?
(a) He has made back all his money.
(b) He doesn't want to do anything else illegal.
(c) He wishes he could go to the Kaira concert.
(d) He wishes he could go to college.

4. What did the guys who wanted the tickets bring?
(a) A check.
(b) A money order.
(c) A cop.
(d) A counter offer.

5. Who is Fred?
(a) Armpit's dead brother.
(b) X-Ray's youngest brother.
(c) Kaira's bodyguard.
(d) The canine mascot at the detention center.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the tale about the concert does Armpit leave out?

2. What is Coo's problem?

3. Why is Armpit disappointed after the last two campaign speeches?

4. What story was a plant by El Genius?

5. How does Kaira feel when the band plays Joplin's music?

Short Essay Questions

1. What speech does Armpit deliver using Coo as a prop, and how does Tatiana respond?

2. What happens when X-Ray wakes Armpit the next morning?

3. Who goes with Armpit to meet X-Ray, and why does Armpit refuse to sell any tickets to the white guys the first time Armpit and X-ray meet up with them?

4. What does Murdock say and do when X-Ray and Armpit arrive at his restaurant?

5. Who is Karia DeLeon?

6. Why is Kaira pacing nervously backstage?

7. Why does Armpit get angry with X-Ray, and how does X-Ray respond?

8. Why is Cotton fired and what does Kaira promise to do about it?

9. What happens that makes Theodore decide to turn his life around?

10. Who is Theodore Johnson; what is his nickname; and, how did he acquire it?

(see the answer keys)

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