Characters
What grade was Rose going into?
9th grade/Freshman year
Where did Pie want to go with Papa to eat cotton candy and ride the Ferris wheel?
The World's Fair in New York City.
Who is the author of this story?
Kimberly Willis Holt
What meat was in the smokehouse when Papa left?
Two hams and a slab of bacon.
Former
Previous
What is Pie's real name?
Vesta Evangeline
To get fresh air, but more importantly, space from Momma.
What point of view is the story told from?
First-person.
Who was Possum to Rose (how are they related)?
He is her little brother.
Cicadas
Large insects that sing
How old was Pie?
Nine.
What did Momma pack for the picnic?
Bread and the last jar of dill pickles. (Extra: a blanket)
Where did the story take place?
On a farm in Amarillo.
What did they eat almost every night after Papa left and the meat ran out?
Beans, cornbread, and peaches.
Mumbled
Said something quietly and not clearly.
What was Papa's name?
Conrad McGee
What is one reason Rose thinks Papa may have left?
So that Momma would finally give up and accept the government money they were offered.
How many paragraphs is Part One of the story?
18
Why was watering the peach tree so important?
They were the only folks around for miles that had peaches.
Aroma
A specific smell/odor.
Why is Mary Pratt fond of Rose?
Rose is a gifted student and writer.
What did the church women secretly deliver to Rose?
A book, a journal (or blank book), and an envelope from her teacher.
How many paragraphs are both stories in total?
46
What were some of the food items in the baskets?
Biscuits and fried chicken.
Use any of our 4 vocabulary words (trickle, serenaded, bland, or glare) in a sentence that helps you understand what the word means.
Answers may vary.
Ex. The rain trickled down the drain; I burped at the dinner table and my mom glared at me.