Characters
The name of the grocery store owner.
Who is Mr. Neely?
Why does Dad hop a train and where is he going?
What is, to go west and find a job?
How much is the monthly rent for Sarah's house?
What is, $5?
sadness
a dent
a weather system
a severe economic downturn
What is, depression?
The name of the lead bully in the gang.
Who is, Jake Scully?
Why is Mr Cook nervous about letting Sarah and her mother stay in the house?
What is, he thinks they won't be able to pay the rent in two weeks and that they can't afford to live there.
How much does Sarah charge for a loaf of bread?
What is, 15 cents?
a body system that allows feeling on your skin
having an attitude that is bold or full of attitude
What is, Nerve?
Carla's last name.
What is, Peterson?
What kind of train does Dad hop on to go find work?
What is a freight train?
What does Daddy tell Momma to sell so the family will have money?
What is, his gold watch?
the edge or a cup or hat
What is, Brim?
The name of one of the girls from school who teases Sarah on the playground.
P. 30
Who are Edna and Mildred?
This is the name of the place they have to go if Sarah's mom can't pay the rent?
What is, the "poor house."
How much money is mom offered for the thing that Dad tells her to sell?
What is $3?
something that is unexpectedly useful
What is, to come in handy?
The name of the first woman to buy bread from Sarah.
p. 24
Who is Mrs. Tilden?
What can you infer about how dad is feeling about not finding work?
What is, he is a burden on his family and is taking their resources?
When Sarah and her mom arrive back home from church, what do they find?
What is, Jake Scully and his gang trying to break in Sarah's house through the kitchen door.
fixing holes in clothing
getting better from an injury or sickness
What is, to mend?