What sport was Jack a fan of?
basketball
What grade was he in?
final year of middle school
What happened to the kids he played ball with?
they stopped showing up
Why did they stop?
they were too busy
Doing what?
prepearing for the high school entrance exam
How come he wasn't too busy studying as well?
yes
Did he find new friends to play ball with?
yes
Why was the teacher worried about these kids?
they skipped classes
What did the teacher do about it?
They asked his mother to come to school
Did his mom feel the same way about his new friends as the teachers?
no
How did she feel about them?
she cared about them
How did Jack feel about these kids?
they were normal kids
Did Jack keep in touch with them when they grew up?
yes
Do they still play basketball together?
no
What do they do instead?
talk on the phone
What did Jack's mom want him to do for the kids?
think ofways to help them
Did she come up with any ways to help?
yes
Why did she do for them?
found them part-time jobs
Do either of them have jobs now?
yes
Which one?
peter