Interesting Characters
Mama thought he was a drifter and a grifter and might have been in jail.
Who is Everett?
When meeting Lillian Russell, this character asked, "Did they name you for our horse?"
Who is Buster?
What is understatement?
What is 1893?
Mama thought Everett was pale because he'd spent time in this place.
What is jail?
He was every boy's idol and led the Wild West Show.
Who is Buffalo Bill?
After testing Mrs. O'Shay's soup, this character said, "What kind of soup is this? It looks like somethin' drained out of the umbrella stand!"
Who is Granddad?
Aunt Euterpe spoke of the Midway, "It is a sinkhole of corruption." She was using a....
What is a metaphor?
What did Grandad bring from town that was so exciting for the Beckett family?
What is a letter from Aunt Euterpe?
This best describes how Aunt Euterpe feels about her house staff.
What is afraid of or intimidated by them?
She was Aunt Euterpe's lazy and unskilled cook.
Who is Mrs. O'Shay?
This character apologetically explained, "I just thought if I introduced Mrs. Palmer to Aunty, she might leave a card on her."
Who is Rosie?
Rosie declares, "...the fair and all the world below belonged to me..." This is an example of...
What is exaggeration?
Rosie was sitting outside snapping beans because the house was "too full of __________ and _________."
Who are Lottie and Mama?
Aunt Euterpe is not happy since this event happened.
What is her husband's death (and/or being snubbed by society)?
She was a lady of Chicago society who Aunt Euterpe admired.
Who is Mrs. Potter Palmer?
This character commented about the fair, "But they say it's educational, and I don't like the sound of that."
Who is Lottie?
Rosie realizes, "I had to come to this city jammed with people to see a soul as lonely as hers." This is...
What is irony?
Aunt Euterpe was wearing _____________, which helped the girls recognize her at the train station.
What is black widow's clothing?
The woman leaves a calling card and dinner invitation for Aunt Euterpe.
Who is Mrs. Danforth Evans?
She was a speaker at the Chicago World's Fair promoting Women's suffrage.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
After Tip got loose at the Wild West show, this character quipped, "Yes, and your dog seems to be interested in a career in show business."
Who is Lillian Russell?
What is an example of a theme idea in Fair Weather?
Answers accepted at Mrs. M's discretion :)
The family saved this activity for their last day at the fair.
What is the Ferris Wheel?
Rosie realizes that Aunt Euterpe and Lillian Russell have this in common.
What is being refined ladies who are snubbed by society.