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"He had constructed a flange that ran an inch past the length of the fin on both ends and bent it to match the curve of the casement. Two narrow straps cut from cold-rolled sheet steel were lapped over the extended flange and used to clamp the fins solidly in place."

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"Mr. Caton used red paint to letter Auk XX down the length of the shiny steel casement on one side, BCMA on the other. The wooden nose cone was also painted a bright read."

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"The imaginary sack of rocks got even heavier"

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"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree"

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"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree"

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As Sonny becomes more arrogant, bitter, and angry, he realizes he was becoming more like his father who is tough

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During this chapter, Sonny tells Quentin that he finally decided to be apart of the science fair. Quentin then explains how Sonny is the group's key to getting into college. The conversation between them then helps the reader understand that both of them want to win the Science Fair for different reasons.

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"..."But what I think doesn't mean a hill of beans to you, does it?"... A tear rolled down my cheek. I wiped it away with my shirtsleeve. It disgusted me. How could I let Dad get at me like that?"

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".." You're not going to do anything I ask you to do, are you?....He gave me a look of such disappointment that tears came to my eyes. Then he left, firmly closing the door behind him."
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After Homer says this it helps push Sonny to work even harder and with more dedication then he did before on the rocket.

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"Auk XX zipped up the launch pole, accelerating a hundred feet in an instant, climbing to two hundred feet, three hundred feet, hurtling vigorously towards the blue spring sky"

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"...Instead of hating the feeling, I gloried in it. I was becoming tough, just like him."

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"..."Well my parents can't pay for college..."
"...You're the key, Sonny. You're our ticket to college."

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Dad leaves for Ohio for week and Sonny prays for his safety (and they’re answered)

Dad finds Sonny with his calculus textbook and argues with him as to what is the reason Sonny is trying to teach himself.

Sonny begs dad to see launch and accuses him of not giving as much attention to him as he has with Jim

Dad ignores Sonny's remark and recommends mining but Sonny tries to explain that isn't what he wants to do.

Dad seems disappointed

Mr. Ferro supports the rocket launches and is happy about it

Mr. Ferro hands him a 3ft rocket with special fins, wooden cone and extra screws

Sonny is afraid it’s too heavy

Quentin wants to take things one step at a time but Sonny  wants to hurryr

Sonny thinks getting a Science Fair medal would prove his dad wrong

Quentin asks Homer if he wants to go to college

Quentin said there’s no way to pay for college but winning a medal to get noticed

Auk XX explodes mid-air

Quentin is right saying there’s too many changes to figure out what’s wrong

Mr. Caton said his welding wasn’t strong enough

Homer is angry at dad but uses it for motivation

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"... "You always have time for Jim," I blurted out, surprising myself as much as him with my vehemence."