Characters
The main character of the novel. He runs far away from Chicago and his family. He is accompanied by his little brother Joey, and Howie, his best friend.
Who is Josh Grondowski?
A genre type, using real events from the past, but with made-up characters.
What is historical fiction?
The nickname for the event that started the Great Depression. (Hint: Who said Monday was the toughest day of the week?)
What is Black Tuesday?
emotionally hardened; insensitive; unfeeling
What is callous?
A boy who sings to help them to survive. He's usually very trusting.
Who is Joey Grondowski?
No Promises in the Wind takes place in this windy city, in this year... (Fun Fact: The tenth Summer Olympics was held the same year in Los Angeles, CA)
What is Chicago 1932?
Kids couldn't eat their vegetables, due to an area of land being lost and soil eroded as a result of drought or poor farming practices.
What is a dust bowl?
Not aggressive and easily controlled.
What is docile?
A boy who plays banjo and dies in the accident.
Who is Howie?
What is external conflict?
This President oversaw the recovery from the Great Depression. He also served for a Presidential record of 12 years in office.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
What is rancor?
Look at picture 1
The mother of Josh and Joey Grondowski. She encourages Josh to continue playing music.
Who is Mary Grondowski?
The point of view that No Promises in the Wind is told from. It is when the main character narrates the story.
What is First-person?
FDR created this program, in order to help Americans suffering from the effects of the Great Depression.
What is the New Deal?
Nonsense; foolishness
What is absurdity?
Look at picture 3
During the Great Depression, millions of unemployed men became the homeless who wandered in search of work.
What are hobos?
Two-part answer:
The author states the character's traits.
The author shows the character's personality through speech, actions and appearance.
What is direct characterization?
What is indirect characterization?
Go take a ride to Hoover Dam, a result of this project created by Franklin Roosevelt?
What is PWA (Public Works Administration)?
Someone who owns a business
what is proprietor?