Now that the book is done were you surprised how it ended?

If you were Jack would you make your dad stop throwing balloons?

Were you surprised when we found out Mr.Spizz killed the old ladies?

Do you think Jack has a soft side?Why,Why not?

Would you tell your mom about your nose or make up an excuse?

Why do you think Will held a gun to his sisters head?

When Jack's dad said he is going to take Jack up on the J-3 what were you thinking?

Do you think Miss.Volker actually killed the old ladies?

If you were Mr.Spizz would you just keep pushing for her to marry you after she says no repeatedly?

When Jack said that there is so much history and not enough reasons for it did you not think he had a valid point?

When Jack's mom said she thought she was killing the old ladies what was going on in your mind?

Do you think that Mr.Greene had a right to accuse Miss.Volker of not taking care of the original Norvelters properly?Why?

Do you think Mr.Spizz IS jealous of Jack?

What do you think Mr.Greene means by "change is on the way"?

What is your opinion of all the people dying?

Do you think Jack's dad should have given the radio to Jack considering he is grounded?

If you were Mr.Huffer wold you tell Miss.Volker that you were the one selling the houses?

If you thought your dad killed someone by scaring them to death would you be scared?

Do you think Jack's mom should have been worried for Jack's dad? Would you have been?

Do you think flying in a plane is fun or dangerous?

If you were Jack's mom would you let Jack help with the plane?

Would you be scared of the fake skeleton like Jack?

Do you think Miss.Volker is scared to die like the others?

What did Mr.Greene mean by "Dropping like flies"?

What were you thinking when Jack offered the guy to see his "igloo"?

Do you think that Jack was being over dramatic when he thought he was going to die?

If you were Jack would you run away from the "Hells Angel" person before he could say anything?

Would you be friends with bunny even though she treats you so poorly?

Why do you think Jack kept harassing bunny and wouldn't leave her alone until she answered?

Would you sneak out of the house and listen to bunny?

Why do you think Mr.Huffer is selling all the houses and keeping the land?

If you were in bunny's shoe's would you be creeped out when Jack sniffed the book?

When Jack said "he was dying of boredom" did you think he was being a little bit of a drama queen?

 What happened to Jack's nose that Miss.Volker said she could fix easily?

Do you think that Jack shows an interest for baseball?Why or Why not?

If you were Jack would you have traded the J-3 ride for bunny?

What was Mr.Greene complimenting Jack on?

If you were Jack, and you weren't grounded would you accept the offer from Mr.Greene?

If you were Jack would you be frightened at the fact that Miss.Volker was happy about Mrs.Dubicki's death?

Would you have dove the same thing as the guy in the store or would you have said no to giving him the poison?

What do you think about lying to someone to protect their feelings?

What would your reaction be to reading the house obituary?

Would you do the same as Jack and make a bet with Mr.Green about who's killing the old lady's?

Are you going to remember your history? Why/Why not?

Do you think the old ladys died from a natural cause or killed by someone? Why do you think that?

What did Jack mean by "the sleeping J-3"?

What was your reaction when Jack said,"Of course I won't I am not a suicidal maniac!"to reply to his mom?

Why do you think the Bikers are coming back into town?

What do you think of Jack's version of heaven?

Do you think Jack will use his allowance to pay for the ticket?

If you were Jack when would you use the "GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD"?

Do you think it was right for Jack to think about older norvelters to drop dead? Why/why not?

        Evalyn's  Relate
These are some things that I can relate to Jack by.
First thing is that in basically all the chapters Jack has a bloody nose, I can relate to that but it wasn't me getting the bloody nose it was my brother Moses. Whenever we were in the car for to long or there was dry air my brother moses would get a bloody nose.In Chapter 1 Jack was playing with his dads Jap stuff and his mom didn't tell Jacks dad about it, I can relate to that because sometimes I would find my younger sister borrowing some socks from my mom when we weren't suppose to and I wouldn't tell because I was nervous.In Chapter 2 Jack was told by his mom that he would be helping out Mrs.Volker, I can relate to that because whenever a neighbor needs some helping hands my mom always offers me to go over and help.  In Chapter 5 Jack was being chased by his mom because he cut down all her corn, I can relate to that because sometimes when my younger sister takes my things I have to chase her around the block. In Chapter 15 Jack made a deal with Mr.Spizz which was if Jack went and got some poison for Mr.Spizz, Mr.Spizz wouldn't report the air plane runway in there backyard. I can relate to that because I sometimes make a deal with my brothers and switch chores with them.

What was your reaction to Bunny running to Jack in her pj's?

Dear Jack

Hi Jack I just wanted to see how you are doing.We should get together sometime.I just moved to Florida but i'm moving again but I don't know where yet.I really miss you.How are you parents doing?Oh and sorry that I missed your birthday.I really wanted to be there but I had to visit my grandma.I hope I will be there for your next birthday.I really want you to meet my baby brother Jacob, he is so adorable.I really want to see you soon.You can call me.I just want to see you again.


from:Bunny

If you were a Hells Angel would you have robbed Mr.Huffer or paid for the casket?

What was it that Jack was reading out loud before Bunny snuck up on him?

                                Adam's Relate 

I related to this book when Jack had to get up at 6 in the morning because my mom  has to get me up in the morning because she has to get up a 6 in the morning and im always tired when i have to go to school.I can also relate to this book in the way that im really really nervous about alot.Miss.Volker reminded me of one of my past freinds(i use that term losely) ,very snappy,mean and kinda weird because he would boss us around and would not pay attencion in class.Jack reminds me of me very sad when he cant do what i want when i am not doing chores around the house,He loves animals (except rats ) and i love all animals(I probabley wont go near some but you probabley gat what i mean).That is how i relate to this book. 

Do you think its weird that Jack sniffs books?

Maliyah Relate

When I read this book it made me feel that Jack and I have one thing in common,telling our mom not to tell our dad what we did. Jack reminds me of my cousin because of the nose bleeds.She has it maybe like once a month or more.Jack has by being shocked,nervous and scared.How Jack's dad tells Jack to do something but his mom doesn't want him to,that is the same with me because my mom tells me to do something but my dad tells me to do the opposite of what she says.I don't know why parents to that but I guess they just do. How Jack helps Mrs.Volker I would probably help my neighbor to and if my neighbor was melting her hands like Mrs.Volker,I would of ran out of there.I don't know how he could stay there and not run out. How Jack doesn't listen to his mom well for me it's opposite I don't listen to my dad all the time,sometimes when my dad says no I just go to my mom and ask her.When Jack doesn't listen to when people say don't touch this and that,I just use it just like Jack does that is what he did when he used the rifle. 

What was your reation when you found out it was Mr Spizz who killed all the old ladys?

Would you have rather played baseball or go on a trip in the J-3 with your dad befor he goes to Flordia?

Pretend you are in jacks shoe's,would you have writen an obituary about the deer?

How did you feel when the deer died on page 326

Did you think that Jacks mom would kill the hunter? (page 322)

What was your reation when you read the sentance about the rifle shot?(page 319)

How did Mrs Doogie die?

When Bunny was "dancing away" were you worried?Why or Why not?

Would you have let Mrs Volker try to fix your nose?explain?

What 4 foods did Jack state where of his food list?

Who is the only person who dosent have a reason to tell the police about what they did with the poison? (1080)

Who or what to you think is killing all the old ladys?explain your thinking?

What was the name of the diesese and what was the date?(refering back to Page 299)

What was so ironic about the Negro familys name?

How did Norvelt get its name and what was its old name?

Can you name another town named after a president?(refering to page 287)

What city did the Americans bomb and how many people died?

Would you have gotten your mother or would you have a proper funeral?explain?

Why did Spizz kill the old ladies?

Did you expect Spizz being the Murderer? why?

Would you have done the same as Jack and asked to wear the grim reaper costume to Mrs Vinyels?

How would you calm your self down if you thought you were being invaded by Russian's?

What did Jack's dad give Jack?

What caused Bunny to act the way she did?

 If you were there would you have acted like Jacks mom or Jack while Jacks dad flew the J-3 around.

Do you think Jack's Mom is mad at Mrs.Volker for fixing Jack's nose?

Was Bunny being a good friend or a bad friend? Why is that your thought?

Who was the hunter?

Would you have done the same as Jack and help Mrs.Volker or listen to Bunny and pretend you didn't hear her?

What did you think happened when a rifle was shot?(on page 319)

What simile was made on page 304?

If you were Jack and your mom said she should talk to the police alone,would you still go to talk to the police?

Would you have taken the cookie if you were Jack?

Would you have been as excited as Jack to see the J-3 plane?

Why do you think when Jack saw the scattered mice it reminded him of the old ladies?

What was Mrs.Volker wearing in the begining of the chapter?

What were your thoughts when you read the sentance were Jack said "THERE IS A DEAD OLD LADY IN THE TRUNK"?

Do you think someone is killing the old ladies and if so who do you think is killing those ladies?

What does it mean to "Drop dead at her feet"?

What caused Jack to act the way he did around Mertie-Jo on page 254?

If you were Jack's dad would you use the tractor to drag the deer into the garage?

Do you think that If Mrs.White didn't send that letter to The Roosevelts they would have not been accepted?why?

In your opinion,do you think It is okay for jack to drive,Explain?

Would you have done the same as Jack and be so defencive of War Cheif,Explain?

When Jack woke up,what did his dad already do?

Do you think Mrs Volker Writes good obituaries or not,explain?

Would you have been as rude as bunny, as when she was talking to Jack?

Did you think the scene with the "hells angels"(as jack thought) on page 248 was grousom?

Do you think its okay for kids to smoke?

Would you have snuck out while you were grounded our would you have stayed home.

Would You want to fire patrol with someone?

Which Coloum did Mr Green reapet?

 Its right for a kid Jacks age to be working a factory job?

If you were Jack would you have wanted to work for Mr Grene?Explain?

If you Jack and you saw a deer that was shot in the neck with blood running out,what would you do?

What did Jack finally learn in the End of the book? Was it good or bad?

If you were Jack's mom would hunt for raspberry or a different kind of fruit?

If you were in Jack's shoes and you realized that scaring people was a mean thing to do, would you have stopped throwing paint balloons? Why or why not.

Would you want to forgive people if you didn't want to? Why, Why not?

Do you think the police will catch Mr.Spizz? Why do you think that?

When Jack's mom reached into the kitchen cabinet,what did she take out?

When Jack asked his mom if Mr.Spizz bugs her, what did she say?

What kind of person do you think Mrs.Droogie is?

When Mrs.Volker offered Jack cookies do you think there was poison in the cookie?

When did Mrs.Dubicki leave Slovenia? How old was she?

What was "The Depression"?

Was standing in front of a deer while someone is trying to shoot it brave or just totally insane? Explain your thinking.

What did Jack do on Sunday after church?

What was the old name for norvelt?

Tell me in your own words do you think that Jack proven his innocence for being grounded because he's not the one who loaded the rifle and his dad made him cut the corn? Why or why not.

Do you think Jack overcome his fear of people and animals? Why do you think that?

If you were in the book would you want to build a real bomb shelter or not?Explain.

Do you think Jack's mom killed the old ladies?

What did Jack want to borrow from his dad?

What was Mrs.Volker wearing when she went to Jack's house?

Would you do the same as Jack and listen to Mrs.Volker about writing something to put a ignorant man is his place?

If you were Mr.Spizz would you give Jack a speeding ticket or a warning?

Why do you think that the birthday candles were large?

If you were Jack would you drive Mrs.Volker's car over to Mr.Greene?

If you were Jack's dad would you have thrown your shoes at that house? If so why?

If you were Jack what things would you have done to prove Miss Volker's innocents? Explain.

What does Jack's dad mean when his dad says, "His slice of american pie is too thin in this town"?

Tell me in your own words do you think Miss Volker will still marry Mr.Spizz? Why or why not.

Do you think that Miss Volker poisoned the old ladies?  Why do you think that?

What station was the radio on?

Do you think Jack's dad was playing when he was throwing his shoes onto a house or not if so then why do you think he was playing?

What did Jack tell his father, about how he felt throwing the balloons full of red paint?

If you were Bunny how would you have reacted to Jack leaving the game to go have a ride in the J-3 with his dad? Explain using detail.

Do you think that Jack will repeat his less thoughtful actions again or do you think he will learn a lesson from what he has done? Explain.

How would you have reacted if you were Jack's mom, and Jack just told you that he had been having appointments with Mrs.Volker to fix his nose? Explain.

Do you think it was Jack's uncle, who had put the bullets in the rifle the day Jack pulled the trigger? Explain your answer.

Who was the person that was fighting with Jack's mom over the deer?

Would you have stayed in Slovenia or gone to Norvelt, Why or Why not?

What was it that the last to presidents said as they died?

Who do you think killed all those old ladies? Explain your answer.

Who does Jack like?

Pretend you are in Jack's position, would you take the cookies that Mrs.Volker offered you or no? Explain why or why not.

why do you think that Jack was all sweaty when he got to Mertie Joes house?

When did Jack call Mrs.Volker for an appointment to fix the one leaky side of his nose?

Would you eat the cake that had coal black crater on it like Jack did?

If you were Mrs.Volker would you strangle Mr.Huffer?

Why did the hells angel go to his house?

Tell me in your own words who do you think killed the old ladies? Why do you think that?

What did you think was going to happen when the hells angel that said he was going to kill him showed up at his house?

At the end of Chapter 25 when Jack woke up how did he describe his pillow looked like and why?

How much times did Jack call Mrs.Vinyl's house?

In your opinion do you think that Jack's mom was being a little too dramatic about killing the old ladies or is how she was reacting totally normal? Explain.

If you were in Jacks shoes what would you have done to make your mother feel better? Why would you do that?

If you were Jack would have lied to mom by saying that the reason he was up is that he was watching the fire or would you have told the truth?

If you were Jack how would you have reacted to your mom saying that she thought she killed the old ladies? Would you have tried to make her feel better and if so, what would you have done to make her feel better? Explain your answer.

Do you think the that the old ladies died because of age or someone killed them? Explain your thinking.

Would you do the same as Jack's mom and call Jack's dad a jerk?

If you were Mrs.Roosevelt would you have kicked out the negro family just because of their color or would you have let them stay?

If you were Jack would you ride the plane?

Do you think that Jack will get caught driving by the country cops and get arrested? Explain your thinking.

Do you think the Mr.Spizz is jealous of Jack because he is working with Miss Volker? Explain.

What do you think Jacks dads secrect job is?

Do you believe Miss Volker that there is over four thousand different religions in the world? Explain you thinking.

Would you have done the same as Jack and by the poison for Mr.Spizz or not?

Why do you think that Jacks nose started bleeding?

How did Jack's dad react when he read Mrs.Vinyl's obituary? Explain ( Pg. 282 )

How do you think Miss Volker felt when she and Jack was writing Mrs.Vinyl?

Do you think that Jack deserves to ride the plane by doing chores and helping Miss Volker? Why or why not.

Tell me in your own words, was riding the plane to dangerous for Jack? Explain your thinking.

Do you think that Jack's mom is reacting about Jack's dad flying the plane? Why or why not.

What did Jack's dad announce?

What events happened in this chapter, were they good or bad events? Explain.

Now that we have gotten to know Miss.Volker better what kind of person is she?

If you were Jack would you have listened to Mr.Spizz to put the car away and just walk or would you have kept driving to give Mr.Greene the obituary? Explain.

Do you agree with Miss.Volker that Death was for the better? Why do you think that?

Why do you think that it is okay for a twelve year old boy to drive?

In your opinion do you think Westmoreland Homesteads sounds like a mental institution or even an old age home? Explain using detail.

What did Mertie-Jo's dad see when he went up to Miss.Volkers car and was it real?

Now that we know why she has to cook her hands, do you think it still gross?Why or why not?

How did Norvelt get it's name?

Do you think that Jack was scared out of his mind when he saw the Hells Angel going towards him? Explain your thought.

Did you think that Jack's dad may have gave Mrs.Vinyl a heart attack causing her to die like Jack thought? Explain why or why not.

If you were Mertie-Jo would you be happy to move to Pittsburgh?

Do you agree with Jack's statement about the obituary on page 281? Explain your thoughts.

If you were Jack and a Hells Angel showed up right in front of your house what would you have done? Explain your thinking.

How did Mr.Huffer know Mrs.Vinyl was dead?

How did the Hells Angel on the motorcycle looked and what did he come for? Explain.

How did Jack describe his dad throwing his shoes on page 270?

Would you have done the same as Jack and try to help your dad, by saying "he's just playing" or would you have to scared to say anything and leave it alone? Explain your reasoning.

Do you think that Jack's mom will ever find out the Jack left the house and do you think he'll get in deep trouble for that? Explain your thinking.

If you were Jack would you be eager to go visit Mertie-Jo?

In your opinion do think Jack's mom was being even slightly dramatic by saying she was going to kill Jack's father? Explain your thinking.

How many times did Jack tried to call Bunny and what days were they? Explain.

Do you think that Bunny forgives him for coming out of the house? Why or why not.

Who was the person that said I can't bake anymore?

Where is Mrs.Vokers sisters old house located?What section?

Rank the events in order of importance in this chapter.

What's more saddening seeing an older person cry or a younger person? Why do you think that?

Select the best gift,why do you think it's the best gift Jack got?

Describe how Jack reacted when Mrs.Volker gave him the Car (when she's dead).

Locate in the story where Jack got his Presents.

Why does Jacks mom want a Job?

Why does Jacks mom think she has a better chance of working at the Pants Factory?

Tell me in your own words why Jack went to go help Mrs.Volker and didn't stay home.

Who was running towards Jack after the Hells Angels passed by the second time?

What would have happened if Jack kept waving his arms in the air to the Hells Angels?

Would you have done the same as Jack and wave your hands up in the air saying "Welcome to Norvelt! We are a friendly town!" to the Hells Angels?

How do you think Jacks mom would react finding out about the surgery?

What do you think will happen to Jack after his nose has healed?

How did you react when Mrs.Volker said she can fix Jacks nose?

What was Bunny doing when Jack met her at 10pm?

Why do you think when Jack called bunny she did weird things like make chattery noises with a dentures?

Did you think in Norvelt it is okay for a kid to smoke?

Would you if you were Bunny had told Jack that he stunk as a friend?

Do you think that Jack had gone insane being trapped in his room?

Where is Mr.Huffer selling the Norvelt houses?

Why did Jack leave Bunny?

Do you think that not going with Bunny can end the friendship  between Bunny and Jack?

Do you think that Jack should have not gone with Mrs.Volker? Why?