Vocabulary
What does delighted mean?
HAPPY
George helped with cooking and cleaning
Why did George move from place to place?
Because he loved learning; and that was the only way to gain KNOWLEDGE!
What happened when George woke up the following morning?
What is a resident?
A resident is some who lives in the town.
What are five things you can cook?
Answers will vary...
Did George buy a house every place he moved to? Why or why not?
No. George did not buy houses. He was not wealthy. He lived with families/friends.
How long did George stay in his school in Neosho?
About 1 year
What does it mean if we say his life was SUNSHINE?
It means that he was happy.
What are five chores/cleaning tasks?
Answers will vary (i.e. sweeping, laundry, dishes, cleaning room, yard work)
Why didn't the waiter allow George to eat at the restaurant? How did that make George feel?
The waiter did not let him eat because of his skin color. This made George frustrated/angry/sad.
Did George play games at recess?
What does it mean if we say his life was full of SHADOWS?
What are three things you can study in College?
Answers may vary.
How did George feel when his brother died? Why?
George felt sad and lonely. His brother was his only family.
What happened to George's brother?
He died from small pox.
What does cruel mean?
Someone being mean for no reason/evil.
Name three names that start with W...
Answers may vary.
Why was George not satisfied with his laundry/telegraph jobs?
Because they did not satisfy his crave for knowledge. He wanted to LEARN. He wanted to go to COLLEGE.
Why did George change his name to George Washington Carver?