Vocabulary
An old woman __________ me to get past me in line for the bus.
jostled
What is the genre of this story?
realistic fiction
What happened to Tony's uncle? Why was his uncle worried?
He broke his foot. He was worried about his expenses (truck payment).
The author wrote a book about the early history of the United States.
inform
You must finish your homework before bedtime.
You must finish your homework before bedtime.
Which classroom is Mr. B's 604 homeroom in?
B504
The view from the __________ is great!
mesa
Where does the story take place?
the American Southwest
What were Tony's responsibilities at The Trading Post?
He would usually sweep the floor and stack things. If Mr. Hilson was busy, he would sometimes help customers.
The author wrote instructions on how to operate a microwave oven.
Johnny hasn't eaten dinner yet.
Johnny hasn't eaten dinner yet.
What is Mr. B's favorite animal?
frog
A Navajo family traditionally lived in a __________.
hogan
How is The Trading Post different from a normal shop?
People can sell their things for money, and they have six months to buy them back.
Before Tony's grandmother recovered, what was the plan to help her?
They were going to arrange a healing ceremony with a medicine man.
The author wrote a story about a mother and daughter who have a camping adventure in the mountains.
Have you been working on this project all night?
Have you been working on this project all night?
What unusual hairstyle did Mr. B have when he was 19 years old?
a mohawk
Navajo people like to adorn their jewelry with __________.
turquoise
Why did Tony want the saddle?
so he could ride a pony and work with his father
How does the author show that Tony is upset that he had to start saving money again?
He dragged his feet and kicked bottle caps.
The author wrote an advertisement for a new electric car.
persuade
By this time tomorrow, I will have already finished my work.
By this time tomorrow, I will have already finished my work.
How many organized sports did Mr. B compete in when he was a student?
5 (track and field, cross country, football, baseball, basketball)
I put a __________ around my neck to keep warm.
bandana
What was Tony's uncle's job?
a tour guide
What kind of person is Mr. Hilson? How do we know?
He is a kind man with a good heart. He broke a rule and let Tony buy back his grandma's bracelet. He let grandma trade a rug that hasn't been made yet for the saddle.
The author wrote a speech about how much he loves pizza.
When I was four years old, I could speak, write and read English.
When I was four years old, I could speak, write and read English.
How much money does Mr. B make?
not enough