Monty
What is Monty's last name, and how old is he?
Brewster, 25
Where does this story take place?
New York, New York, The United States of America
Why does Monty go to Mrs. Gray's house?
He wants to get away from everyone who had taken a sudden interest in him
Influential
Having a lot of importance or power over people
Charity
An organization that donates money to people in need or beneficial causes
What is Monty's job? Why does he choose to work?
Monty works in a bank–– he chooses to work because he wants to be independent and not rely on his grandfather.
Who is the most popular person at the birthday celebration?
Monty Brewster
Why does Monty want to give money to Mrs. Gray?
Mrs. Gray is struggling to pay her mortage and Monty wants to help her because she basically raised him
raise
To raise means to bring something up–– you raise a child
Rush into things
To do something too fast, to not think carefully about something
Why does Monty accept Colonel Drew's invitation into his home?
Monty is secretly in love with Colonel Drew's daughter, Barbara.
Who is Mrs. Gray? Who is Margaret?
Mrs. Gray was a friend of Monty's mother. After Monty's parents passed away. Mrs. Gray raised Monty. Margaret is Mrs. Gray's daughter, whom Monty considers to be a kind of sister.
In your own words, describe what Margaret is like.
Background
Information about someone's identity or past
Ex. She is from Finland and attended boarding school
Broke, without a single cent, poor
In full sentences, describe Monty's personality. What is he like?
(Answers will vary) Example answer: Monty is humble, generous, and practical. He values hard work over money, gives money to those in need, and thinks clearly about how to best spend his wealth.
True or false–– the death of Old Man Brewster is a private event and kept away from public knowledge.
False–– the news is published in the newspaper
Who is Mr. Sedgewick and what relationship does he have to Monty?
(Answers will vary) Example answer: Mr. Sedgewick is Monty's uncle who has also passed away, and who has another fortune for Monty to inherit.
Fortune
A large amount of money
ex. $1,000,000
Mortgage
A payment you make back to the bank when you take out a loan for property
Describe the drama of Monty's family AND his childhood.
Monty's father married a middle class woman, which angered Old Man Brewster. Monty's parents passed away when he was still a child.
What is the key event that happens in chapter 1?
Old Man Brewster passes away
Describe, in full detail, the conditions that Monty must follow in order to inherit the 7 million dollars from his uncle.
Monty must spend every single cent of his father's fortune within the next year, or by the time Monty turns 26.
Will
A list that assigns family members amounts of wealth that is inherited by remaining family members when someone passes away
Making ends meet
To barely make enough money to survive. To only be able to afford the bare necessities