Vocabulary
Context Clues
Characters, Setting, Plot
Critical Thinking
Quick Write
100
How do you describe a child who may be easy to adapt to changes?
malleable
100
What does the author mean when she said " I didn't buck the system"?
She was a conformist. She was malleable. She did as she was told. ( Introduction of story)
100
Which child was described as being just like her mother?
Maudie
100
What did Mother mean when she told Albert to "pull up his socks by Easter"?
Get his grades better. Pull up his grades by Easter or Spring time.
100
Use the word CONTRARY in 2-3 sentences about Albert.
TEACHER EVALUATES
200
Which word means to fill completely
saturate
200
What was meant by the statement "Don't let no grass grow under your feet".?
Don't be slow about things. A statement used by her mother when she told her to complete the laundry. Do your chores quickly and correctly.
200
Where does this story take place?
In Nova Scotia. A farmland in the South shores of Canada
200
How is Alberts way of speaking in high school different then from the way his family speaks?
He watches his grammar. He no longer says "ain't" but now says "isn't. He speaks slower.
200
In 2-3 sentences, give insight on what Adelaide meant when she said " There is more to life than success and mice"
She meant that there should be some passion or sincerity or appreciation about things around you. In response to the cats being in the house to eat the mice. And Albert should be more masculine in order to be a success. Adelaide thought her mother should be more sensitive to Albert's feelings.
300
Having sudden insight or discovery about something means to have a.....
revelation
300
What was the term the mother used to describe Adelaide's father?
a be-er
300
How would you describe the father's personality?
Easygoing, quiet. Sat around a lot but worked hard on his farm.
300
What was Maudie's profession?
A teacher.
300
In 2-4 sentences, explain why the mother responded to Albert's bad grades in middle school with the statement "leanin on his hoe".
She meant that he was being lazy and not appreciating how hard he must work in school and at home in order to be successful. The hoe represented his tool, and he was not using his tools well.
400
Something that only lasts for a short period of time is said to be...
temporary
400
How could you describe the family's farmland?
Rich and fertile with vegetables, trees, and plenty of animals to tend to. They were well taken care of and had plenty to sell afterwards.
400
Which child did Mother believe would be a lawyer or member of Parliament?
Albert, the third child
400
How does Albert respond when his mother says " Im just so terrible proud of you Albert!"
You are just proud of what you want me to be
400
Describe Mother's Christmas gift from Father. What did she ask for initially? What was father's reasoning for this gift?
Father bought Mother a ring for Christmas. She asked for a vacuum cleaner. He told her that is no gift for Christmas and she will get her vacuum in January. Mother was happy, she seemed to almost cry.
500
A person who follows the customs or rules is called a.........?
conformist
500
How many children were there in this story and what were their names?
Three children: Adelaide, Maudie and Albert
500
Which two characters were described as having a "personal chemistry"?
Mom and Dad
500
What would you describe as this family's Moment of Truth?
When Albert announced that he would be what he wanted, and not what his mother wanted. When the father died. When they had to take care of the farm and themselves without a man around the house.
500
In 2-4 sentences, use the words ACCELERATE and TEMPORARY to describe the scene on the day of the fire in the house. ( You may change the tense of each word as necessary)
TEACHER EVALUATES
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