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Question | Answer |
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Dressed as a prairie dog, who did Bragger and Kirby see in front of the trophy case? | Coach Armstrong |
How did Brett McGrew get his nickname? | Sank 57 3 pointers in a row in 9th grade P.E. |
How did Melissa end her relationship with Mike Armstrong? | she told him she found someone else |
How do Kirby and Bragger get inside the high school? | dressed as a prairie dog for a Halloween dance |
How long had it been since the Stuckey basketball team had won a game? | 3 years |
How long had the prairie dog outfit been used? | 3 generations-grandma, mom and Kirby |
How long has it been since the Stuckey 7th grade basketball team has won a game? | 3 years |
Kirby's grandmother gives an article about Brett McGrew from what newspaper? | Kansas City Star |
On the night Brett McGrew was born, what did the moon over Stuckey look like? | a basketball |
Under what conditions would the 7th grade team be able to go to Lawrence? | Win the opening game against Whipple |
What are the names of the two school board members? | Mrs. Zimmer and Mr. Dobbs |
What basketball record did Brett McGrew not hold? | Most steals |
What big event was the basketball team invited to attend? | The retirement of Brett McGrew's jersey at the University of Kansas |
What city and state did the story take place? | Stuckey Kansas |
What college team did Brett McGrew play for? | the University of Kansas |
What costume did Bragger and Kirby wear to get into the high school Halloween dance? | His grandmother's prairie dog outfit |
What did Brett McGrew write on the Double Dribble Café menu? | To Mrs. Snodgrass who makes the best biscuits and gravy on the planet |
What did coach and Kirby do at the Jayhawk game? | Sat on the Jayhawk bench |
What did Kirby and Bragger see the coach do in the gym? | Brett McGrew's spinning layup |
What did Kirby find with the coach's clipboard? | Stealth Sportswear receipt |
What did Kirby pay for the Brett McGrew's sweat covered towel? | $16 and a McNet Rookie of the Year NBA Frisbee |
What does Kirby discover when he gets the locker room the night of the Whipple game? | the team has new uniforms |
What does Kirby find inside the prairie dog head? | a medal from a letterman jacket |
What does Kirby have for fifth period? | P.E. (with Coach Armstrong) |
What does Kirby have on the back of his leg? | a heart-shaped pink birthmark |
What eveidence did Kirby have that Brett McGrew was his father? | A jersey in the baby clothes drawer, flowers from the sweetheart dance when his mom danced with Brett McGrew |
What final proof do Kirby and Coach Armstrong uncover to prove their relationship? | the heart-shaped pink birthmarks on the backs of their legs |
What grade is Kirby in? | 7th |
What grade was Brett McGrew in when he went to KU basketball camp? | 7th grade |
What had Coach Armstrong always wished for? | To sit on the Jayhawk bench |
What happened to Kirby's father? | he died before Kirby was born |
What happens to people who aren't winners and can't control the technology of the new uniforms? | their uniforms will turn invisible |
What is Bragger's last name? | Barnes |
What is Brett McGrew's nickname? | Brett McNet |
What is Kirby's cousin's nickname and real name? | Bragger; Brandon |
What is the Basketball Capital of Kansas? | Stuckey |
What is the mascot for Stuckey Middle School? | The Prairie Dogs |
What is the name of Kirby's new gym teacher? | Coach "Iron Man" Mike Armstrong |
What is the name of Kirby's school? | Stuckey Middle School |
What is the name of the business owned by Manning Reece's father? | Reece Feed and Grain |
What is written on the boxes Coach Armstrong brings to practice? | Stealth Sportswear |
What NBA team does Brett McGrew play for? | the Phoenix Suns |
What occurred when Duncan tried to steal the ball from Eddie? | He fell, Eddie helped him up and offered praise and advice on how to steal and remain on his feet |
What restaurant do Kirby and Bragger go to after school? | the Double Dribble Café |
What superhero is on Manning Reece's underwear? | Spiderman |
What was Bragger's real name? How did he get his nickname? | Brandon. He couldn't pronounce his real name. |
What was Bragger's relationship to Kirby? | Cousin |
What was Bragger's Step 3 of the plan? | To get Kirby elected captain of the basketball team |
What was Brett McGrew's famous shot? | Spinning layup |
What was Brett McGrew's nickname? | Brett McNet |
What was Coach Armstrong starring at in the trophy case? | An old team photo |
What was Coach Armstrong's favorite aroma? | Sweat |
What was Coach Armstrong's favorite saying? | Practice till you puke |
What was Coach Armstrong's nickname? | Iron Man |
What was Kirby's first job as team captain? | To find the janitor to unlock the supply closet |
What was the "Hulk"? | The most beat up table in the school cafeteria. |
What was the coach's secret weapon? | Stealth warmup suit designed by the Marine corps |
What was the mascot of Stuckey Middle School? | Prairie Dogs |
What was the name of the Stuckey café? | Double Dribble |
What was the ONLY thing in the Double Dribble Café that was not for sale? | Menu autographed by Brett McGrew |
What was the plan to get Brett McGrew to notice Kirby? | To find a picture of Kirby and Brett when he was 13 and show it to him |
What were Kirby's qualities to be captain of the basketball team? | Honesty, good in Math and good personal hygiene |
What were the results of the Stuckey basketball season? | 14 and 0 1st Championship season since Brett McGrew |
When trying to get injured, Kirby thinks which part of his body is the strongest in history? | his ankles |
Where and when did Kirby find the Boy's basketball medal? | In the prairie dog head as he took it off. |
Where did Kirby put the medal? | In his underwear drawer, in a lucky Jayhawk sock |
Where does Brett McGrew live now? | Phoenix, Arizona |
Where will the Lawrence-KU game take place? | Allen Fieldhouse |
Which players says he likes playing basketball in his underwear? | Duncan Webber |
Who are the school board president and vice president? | Mrs. Zimmer; Mr. Dobbs |
Who beat Kirby at H-O-R-S-E last summer? | his grandmother |
Who comes to sit with Bragger with Kirby at the Hulk and ends up causing it to fall? | Duncan Webber |
Who did Good Morning America send to Stuckey for a broadcast? | the weatherman |
Who did Kirby buy Brett McGrew's sweat covered towel from? | Eddie Poggemeyer |
Who does Coach Armstrong say is the most consistent player on the team? | Kirby |
Who does Kirby live with? | his grandmother |
Who does Kirby think is his real father? | Brett McGrew |
Who does the medal found in the prairie dog costume belong to? | Coach Mike Armstrong |
Who holds the record for the most points in a single NBA game and how many points he did score? | Wilt Chamberlain; 100 |
Who is elected team captain of the boys' basketball team? | Kirby Nickel |
Who is Kirby's Father? | Coach Mike Armstrong |
Who is standing in front of the trophy case at the high school when Kirby and Bragger get there? | Coach Armstrong |
Who is the tallest player on Kirby's team? | Manning Reece |
Who owned the Double Dribble Café? | Mrs. Snodgrass |
Whose retired jersey number 13 hangs in Allen Fieldhouse? | Wilt Chamberlain's |
Why did Bragger and Kirby sneak into the school? | To photograph pictures of Brett McGrew in the trophy case |
Why did Kirby stand a good chance of making the 7th grade basketball team? | There were only 12 boys in the 7th grade |
Why did Kirby wear boxer briefs? | To hide a heart shaped birthmark |
Why was the basketball team chosen to attend the retirement ceremony? | They wanted a team to represent Brett's hometown |