Tangerine questions Sept. 8-end of Part one – Flashcards

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What nickname do the guys on the soccer team give Paul?
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They call him Mars because his goggles make him look like he's from outer space.
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Why is Paul kicked off the soccer team?
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Since his mother labeled him as handicapped with the school, he is not allowed to play on any sports team. The school's insurance company won't cover him.
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What does Joey tell Paul about the reputation the kids on the Tangerine Middle School soccer team have?
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Joey tells Paul that the soccer team players are in gangs and most have guns. He should not mess with those kids.
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Why does Paul get called to the principal's office with the other boys from the soccer team?
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Someone vandalized the Wonders of the World exhibit at the carnival. Workers said it was soccer players and principal assumes it was them.
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What do Paul and Joey do when they see the portables being swallowed up by the sinkhole?
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The two boys run and help rescue kids who are trapped in the portables.
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How does Paul's dad get promoted?
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The civil engineer, Charley Burns, was taking bribes and not doing any research on the land before construction. When he is fired, Paul's dad get promoted to the job.
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What happens to the students in each grade level at Lake Windsor Middle School after the sinkhole disaster?
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The 8th graders will squeeze into classes at the high school. The 6th and 7th graders will be in the middle school, but will be on split schedules. Seventh graders can transfer to Tangerine Middle.
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Why does Paul want to go to Tangerine Middle School so badly?
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If he goes there, he can register without an IEP and will be eligible to play on the school soccer team.
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