Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Jerry
FINAL JEOPARDY
100
In his lucky week, how did Jerry make a quarter?
He washed floors for a Mrs. Belander
100
Why was Armand and Jerry's dad out of work?
It was the Depression
100
What choice does Jerry make about the Cleveland card?
He sells it to Rollie
200
Why was Jerry disappointed when he arrived at Lemire's with his twenty cents?
The store was no longer selling cowboy cards.
200
Why did the boys like Mondays at the corner store?
That was when the new cards came in
200
How did Jerry feel after he saw his brother and sister walk out of the store with their father's gift?
He felt bad and guilty for placing more importance on his cards than on his father's gift.
300
Why did the boys do so well on their history essays for school?
They became experts on the Presidents because of the cards they were purchasing.
300
What kinds of cards did the boys start collecting in the beginning of the story?
Cowboy Cards
300
What was the main conflict that Jerry faces?
Whether to give all his money for his father's gift or buy cards.
400
Why did Jerry give his brother only give a dime towards their father's birthday gift?
He wanted to buy more cards
400
How much did Jerry sell his President Cleveland card for and what did he use the money for?
5 dollars and he gave it to his brother so that Armand could go to prom.
400
What choice does Jerry make about his money?
He keeps most of his money but eventually feels bad about it and tries to find his brother.
500
How did Roger react when he heard what Jerry had done with the card?
He thought Jerry was crazy
500
What was the prize for the complete collection of President cards?
A baseball glove
500
Name Three Character Traits of Jerry
Responsible, Caring, Loyal, Smart, Clever. . .
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