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Name every member of the Nolan family.
Ma, Da, Rose, Maureen, Bridget, and Joseph
Describe what Ashes of Roses says about the following topic: dignity.
Have pride in where you came from and where you're going :)
What is the name of the place where the Nolan family first entered America?
Ellis Island
What is the name of the eye disease that Joseph had, which sent him back to Ireland?
Trachoma
What happens to the Nolan family immediately upon entering the U.S.?
Joseph and Da get sent back to Ireland :(
Why are Elsa and Trudy upset at the Nolan family staying in their apartment?
It prevents Trudy from properly courting her beau, Walter.
Describe what Ashes of Roses says about the following topic: perseverance.
Rose won't quit, and neither should you!
True or False: The first person admitted to immigration on Ellis Island was from Ireland.
True
What is a greenhorn?
Someone new to a job
How do tensions rise between Uncle Patrick's family and the Nolans?
Maureen punches Hildegarde.
Who is Mr. Moscovitz?
He is a flower sweatshop owner who gives Rose her first job.
Describe what Ashes of Roses says about the following topic: labor.
It can be unfair, unjust, and unsafe.
What was the familiar comment in job advertisements that discriminated against the Irish?
No Irish Need Apply
What makes something a sweatshop?
Low wages and poor working conditions
What is Rose's first job?
She is a petaler and makes fake flowers out of wire and paper.
How does Ma feel about America?
Ma is not a fan so far.
Describe what Ashes of Roses says about the following topic: immigration.
It's rough out there, y'all.
Describe gender roles in 1911 New York.
Men's obligations were to go out and earn the family money and keep them safe, while women were to stay and take care of the home and children.
If Mr. Holmes describes something as cumbersome, what does he mean?
Annoyingly unmanageable
How are the Irish and Italians treated differently?
Tessa says that the Italians aren't respected and that the Irish run the city.
What is the significance in Margaret Rose changing her name to Rose?
She sees America as a fresh start, and she also doesn't want the same name as her Ma.
Describe what Ashes of Roses says about the following topic: women.
Women are strong and independent and don't need no men!
How did some Americans view foreigners during this time?
Some saw them as dirty and unwanted, while others saw them as an opportunity for cheap labor.
What is something you may receive reprimands for?
What is different about religion in America?
There are more options! Uncle Patrick's family is Lutheran, while the Nolans are strictly Catholic.