Vocabulary
What does 'gently' mean?
It means softly.
Sometimes, but not regularly.
Every now and then.
Why do the Alden children decide to live in the abandoned boxcar instead of staying with other adults?
They want to stay together and fear being separated or sent away from one another.
The children was playing outside the boxcar.
The children were playing outside the boxcar.
What problem does Amber Brown have at the beginning of the story, and how does it affect her daily life?
Amber develops chicken pox while visiting her Aunt Pam in London, which makes her feel ill and uncomfortable.
What is 'supper'?
It is a meal you have in the evening.
To give someone pleasure or happiness.
Delight
What are two ways the children make the boxcar more comfortable and suitable for living in?
They clean and organise the boxcar, find furniture, collect food and make useful household items.
The childrens' grandfather wanted to help them
The children's grandfather wanted to help them.
How does Amber feel about missing school and being unable to do her usual activities? Explain your answer.
She feels bored and frustrated because she has to stay indoors instead of enjoying her holiday.
What is an 'orchard'?
It is a place where fruit trees are grown.
A huge wall that holds back water.
Dam
Why do the children try to keep their identities a secret, and what are they afraid might happen if they are discovered?
They fear being taken away from one another or forced to live with adults they do not trust.
Yesterday, Henry go to the village and buyed some food.
Yesterday, Henry went to the village and bought some food.
Amber's trip is affected by getting chicken pox. What does she miss out on, and why is this especially disappointing for her?
She misses the chance to visit Paris with her father, which is particularly upsetting because she wants to spend time with him.
What does 'high time' mean?
It means you should do it now.
Stump.
How does Henry help his younger siblings survive on their own? Give two examples that show his responsibility.
Henry works to earn money, finds food and supplies, and helps care for his younger siblings.
Me and my sister was walking through the forest when we seen a fox.
My sister and I were walking through the forest when we saw a fox.
How do Amber's parents' divorce and her relationship with her father affect her feelings during the story? Give examples to support your answer.
Amber struggles with her parents' separation and worries about her relationship with her father. Their letters and conversations reveal how difficult the situation is for her.
What is a 'mill'?
A place where grains are turned into flour.
To comment in a casual way.
At the beginning of the story, the children believe they must avoid their grandfather. How does their opinion of him change by the end, and what does this teach us about judging people before we know the truth?
They discover that their grandfather is kind and wants to care for them. They learn that their assumptions about him were wrong.
Although the children were tired, but they didnt wanted to stop because they was determined to find there grandfather.
Although the children were tired, they didn't want to stop because they were determined to find their grandfather.
Why do you think the author chose the title You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown? Explain what the title refers to and how it connects to the story.
The title comes from a letter from her best friend, Justin, who reminds Amber that chicken pox scabs are not like sweets. It connects to the humorous side of Amber's illness