What makes goober happy, Running long distances or just running at all make goober happy because he loves running
In "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier, Archie chooses Goober for the assignment because he recognizes Goober's reluctance to stand up to authority and his vulnerability. Archie manipulates Goober into participating in the assignment to maintain control and assert his power within the group. By selecting Goober, Archie aims to create tension and demonstrate his dominance over others, showcasing the themes of bullying and peer pressure in the novel.
Goober is another word for peanut. Goobers are chocolate-covered peanuts. They are often eaten at movie theaters for movie snacks. Goober peas is a term from an old Civil War song. See the related questions and link below.
Peanuts
Goober Peas
Goober's assignment was to unscrew all chairs, desks, tables, boards, etc in Brother Eugene's room 19 on the second floor.
Peanuts were boiled, parched, and roasted.
Tennessee Ernie Ford released the song "Goober Peas" in 2011, but the song itself (a traditional folk song) dates back to the American Civil War.
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The Chocolate War was created in 1974.
The Chocolate War has 271 pages.
The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier has 271 pages.