Joey+Pigza+Loses+Control

Q: Why does Joey's dad flush Joey's medicine patches out? A: He wants Joey to take control of his own life.

Q: Why does Joey want to go live with his mom? A: His dad scares him. He thinks they both need medication.

Q: Where does Joey's dad to to think? A: He likes to go to the Story Book Land and visit Humpty Dumpty.

1. Why was Pablo, Joey’s Chihuahua, not dropped off with Joey when Joey was first taken to his dad’s house? (6, 31) Pablo had gotten carsick and Joey had put him in the glove box (glove compartment) 2. Why had Joey and his dad worn patches? (9) Joey wore a patch for his medication to control his hyperactivity. (51) His dad wore a nicotine patch to help him quit smoking. 3. What secret did Joey and his dad keep from Joey’s mom? (94) Joey’s dad threw away all his medication patches. 4. During a game Joey stops pitching three times for special requests. Name two of his requests. (143) He wants to call his mom on the phone to ask her if he was an accident. (148) He wants new batteries for his tape player. (149) He wants to ask his dad why he never came to see him. 5. Where did Joey hide while he waited for his mother to come to take him back home? (191) He waited in the office of his father’s girlfriend (Leezy) at the mall.