Rumspringa
What is an "English"?
A non amish person
Did they have any rules for when they were Amish?
No, they live by the law
What clothes do they use?
Plain or black clothes
What grade is the last grade?
8th grade
What does it mean that a comunity is close-knit?
They are living close together and need each other
What does "Rumspringa"mean, and why is it called so?
Running around. They get to try different things
What do they do when they get out into the world?
They live like normal people
Can they smoke?
men can women can't
Does the kids have homework?
No they help out at the farm
What is a curfew?
They cant see their family
What happens to amish teenagers when they turn 16?
They have to decide if they wanna join the church
What schools are they going to?
College
What is their relationship with technology?
they are not allowed to use technology.
How is their school year planed?
To match the needs of the farming year
What is the meaning of the word "shun?"
Keep out side
What is the meaning of the words "barn hops" and "hoedowns"?
It is parties
Can you marry an Amish person if you are no longer Amish?
No, you still have to be Amish to be able to marry an Amish person unless he also no longer wants to be Amish
Can they drive a car if not what are using?
They cant drive cars they use horse buggies
What color clothes can girls wear?
Blue, green and purple
For what so ever reason would your parents shun you?
If you kill someone or do something very criminal
Where does Gerald live during his Rumspringa?
He lives in a trailer
What do they fast food is?
Do they have to go to church?
Yes every other sunday
What subjects do they have in school?
English, German, math and reading
What is a "party headquarters"?
Geralds trailer