After reading 30-33, answer the two questions below. Make sure you label question 1 and question 2 in your answer.

Question 1:
In chapter 31, Pa says, “I was outside Hector’s bodega… and Mike started walking toward me like nothing ever happened. It took a lot for me not to yell at him for getting you in trouble. So, I just told him I’m disappointed in him and he better realize I’m good to him as long as he’s good to you.” What is the significance of this event?
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Question 2:
How are things different when Brian is hanging out with Big Will? How do you think Brian feels about this?

After reading 25-29, answer the two questions below. Make sure you label question 1 and question 2 in your answer.

Question 1:
How do Mike and Brian’s reactions to what happened to Little Kevin differ? Why do you think they had different reactions?
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Question 2:
Pa doesn’t seem to be the rule-following type; however, when he finds out about Brian skipping school, he is very upset. Did this surprise you? Why or why not? Why do you think Pa was so upset when he, himself, is a rule-breaker?