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Q. Karl feels like he's always living in his dad's shadow. Why?
His dad was the mayor
His dad was governor of Ohio
His dad taught at his school
His dad was an original member of the Rolling Stones
Q. Why don't the Madmen tell anyone about the problems they have at home?
Their parents could get arrested
Their siblings could be farmed out to foster families
No one would believe them
Their parents could get arrested and their siblings could be sent off to foster homes
Q. What's the primary reason Karl is an alcoholic?
He started drinking after his dad died
His parents were both alcoholics
The Madmen drink together too much
He tries to hide from the pain in his life
Q. Karl has a goal for his senior year. What is it?
To have sex with Darla
To kill a cat
To be normal
To get into college
Q. What classic book is Karl reading for most of Tales of the Madman Underground?
The Catcher in the Rye
The Fault in Our Stars
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn