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1. Where is the novel set?

New York.

2. Who is the protagonist?

Jimmy.

3. What is Mama Jean's relation to Jimmy?

Family friend.

4. How long has Jimmy lived with Mama Jean?

Since he was a child.

5. Where is Jimmy's mother?

Dead.

6. Where is Jimmy's father?

Prison.

7. What is Jimmy doing when the novel begins?

Getting out of bed.

8. What is Jimmy's intention as the novel begins?

To go to school.

9. What has Jimmy's intention been for the past few days?

To go to school.

10. What happened in spite of Jimmy's intention?

He did not make it to school.

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