Priya

Chapter 1 - 5

__How is Theo different from other kids his age?__

Theo is the 13 year old that has more knowledge of law, and he's the only student who is interested in law and government. He is also interested in things like courtrooms, judges and lawyers.

__What evidence from the story show how passionate Theo is about the law?__ Theo is always talking about how lawyers and government work, and he even went to a murder trial.

__ What do you think April should do about her problem between her mother and father? __

I think April should live with her mom for a few weeks then her dad to solve this problem. She could also tell her parents how she felt, and then her parents could fix that problem and she could choose which parent she wanted to live with.

__ What advice would you give her if you where Theo? __ If I were Theo, I would tell April to Tell her parents how she felt, and then her parents could fix that problem and she could choose which parent she wanted to live with easily!

__ Why did Theo compare his feelings about the court room the morning of the Big Case to athletes ready for a big game? Explain your thinking with examples? __

I think if he knew what other people were thinking about the Big Case, then maybe it would be easier for him to choose if Mr. Duffy is guilty or not. Using thoughts from the courtroom, and other peoples, and can make his decision, and probably find out the answer. After all, he does want to find out whether Mr. Duffy is guilty or not.

__ If you were the judge in April's case, what would you tell her parents? __

First, I would ask April what she didn't appreciate about her mom and dad. Then I would tell her parents how April felt and what April didn't appreciate about her mother and father so they could fix it, and April could choose to live with either parent.