The Zodiacs

Please answer the following questions by commenting on this blog entry.

1. Why does Louie insist that George can't play in the big game unless he turns in the money he owes?

2. Why does Louie turn down his chance to hit George while the other boys are holding him?

3. Why does Louie announce in front of the Zodiacs and George's gang that he was mistaken about the amount of money George?

4. Why is the story told so that the success of the Zodiacs depends on both Louie and George?
5. Why does George want to play with the Zodiacs?

6. Why does George challenge Louie's claim that he owes twelve dollars toward the raffle? Why does George try to steal the money when he is the star of the team and getting "good press"?

7. Why does George agree to give back the eight dollars that Louie says he owes so he can continue playing with the Zodiacs?