Gingerbread for Liberty
How does the baker help the men in the American army?
He gives them bread.
Where did Trombone Shorty grow up?
Trombone Shorty grew up in New Orleans.
Who was the author of Joseph Bruchac's biography?
The author was his son James Bruchac.
What was the biography on Helen Keller mostly about?
How Helen finds a way to live a happy life.
What disease did Wilma Rudolph have as a child?
Wilma Rudolph suffered from polio.
Why did the author write Gingerbread for Liberty?
To tell about an important person.
Was Trombone Shorty written in first person point of view or third person point of view?
Trombone Shorty was written in first person point of view.
Who did Joseph Bruchac live with as a child?
He lived with his grandparents.
How did Helen become blind and deaf?
She got sick as a baby.
Was Wilma able to run and play like other kids?
No
What was the baker known for?
His delicious gingerbread.
Who gave Trombone Shorty his nickname?
Trombone Shorty got his nickname from his brother.
As a child, did Joseph Bruchac grow up in the city or country?
Joseph grew up in the country.
How did Helen feel after she became blind and deaf?
She felt scared, confused, and sad.
What sports did Wilma participate in?
Wilma played basketball and she ran track.
Did the baker speak more than one language?
Yes
What did Trombone Shorty hear floating in the air or at the Mardi Gras parades as a kid?
He heard music.
What happened to Joseph's grandfather that made him sad?
Joseph's grandfather was called mean names.
Why was Anne Sullivan to important to Helen?
Anne teaches Helen how to read.
Why is Wilma Rudolph an important person?
Wilma Rudolph was the first American women to win three gold medals in track and field at the Olympics.
What is Gingerbread for Liberty mostly about?
It's mostly about what a baker does for his country.
Is the phrase, "I'm so hungry. I could eat a horse."
a simile or a hyperbole.
It is a hyperbole.
Why is Joseph Bruchac an important person?
He is important because he is a Native American storyteller.
Did Helen learn to speak again?
Yes
What was the author's purpose for writing a biography on Wilma Rudolph?
The author's purpose is to give readers information explaining why Wilma Rudolph is an important person.