Runner Comprehension Chapters 6-11 Flashcards
What does Dolly give Charlie?
A new pair of leather shoes
Where does Squizzy Taylor reside?
Darlington Parade
Why does Charlie wish to keep his father’s old boots?
For their sentimental value
What issue does Ma face?
Being a single mother in Struggletown
What does Charlie do with Squizzy’s boots?
Replaces the laces with his father’s
What does Charlie enjoy about working for Squizzy?
The buzz, power and adrenaline
What do Nostrils and Charlie do for Squizzy?
A liquor run
What happens when Charlie comes home from a run?
Mr Peacock is physically abusing and laying into Ma
What does Squizzy do to help Charlie out in this situation?
Sends someone over to watch out for Charlie and makes sure Mr Peacock gives Charlie as much wood as he likes every week
Who takes a real shine to Charlie and influences Squizzy’s kind behaviour towards him?
Dolly
Who does Charlie begin to prefer spending time with then Ma?
Nostrils, Squizzy and Dolly
What are the “two effs” according to Mr Redmond?
Finkin and footwork
What does Mr Redmond say about boxing?
There is more to boxing then punching
What does Charlie say about Ma and her ‘condition’?
It was something else-something that no amount of white powder could fix. Ma has lost her smile
What does Ma resort to applying to her face?
White powder
