chp. 19 - victory without fighting Flashcards
what subject does Manjiro wish to study the most?
ocean navigation
what is the first thing Manjiro notices when he arrives at his new school?
a shiny coin on the ground
why does Manjiro decide to pick up the coin?
to find the coin’s owner and return it
what happens when Manjiro tries to pick up the coin?
the coin moves
who is responsible for playing the coin trick on Manjiro?
Job
what name does Tom call Manjiro?
a squinty-eyed son of a pig
who said, “A truly strong person does not resort to violence unless it absolutely cannot be avoided”?
Manjiro’s father
for Manjiro, victory without fighting is:
honorable
who blocks Manjiro from entering the school?
Tom
what makes Manjiro’s face flush?
he catches the eye of a girl who is watching his coin trick
what does Manjiro use to distract Tom and prevent a fight?
the coin trick that Itch taught him
why does Manjiro hesitate in finishing the coin trick?
he is afraid he may accidentally touch the girl while finishing the trick
what does Mr. Bartlett call Manjiro?
a magician
who becomes Manjiro’s friend?
Job
what does Tom accuse Manjiro of being?
a spy for the Japanese government
