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Who is the main character/narrator?

Peg Kehret

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Where did the story start and end?

In chorus

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In Chapter 1: The Diagnosis Pt. 1 - What class in school did Peg's leg start to twitch?

Chorus class

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Define woozy

dizzy, weak

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What is a character trait of Peg and why?

Answers may vary - just explain why!

-Examples: brave, intelligent, etc. 

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Who is Tommy?

Peg's friend in the hospital who also has polio

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Where did Peg have to go after seeing the doctor?

The hospital

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In chapter 3, what was the drink that basically saved Peg's life?

A chocolate milkshake

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Define glisten

to shine

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Since dad taught himself how to use the accordion, what would be a character trait describing him?

-smart, determined, etc

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What was Peg's doctor's name in the hospital?

Dr. Bevis

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What is Sheltering Arms?

A rehabilitation hospital

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In chapter 14, Peg traded in something for something else? Hint: Both of these things helped her move

Peg traded in her _____ for _____.

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Define crippled

disabled, unable to walk normally

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What was a character trait of nurse 1 or nurse 2 from chapter 3?

Nurse 1: kind, helpful, nice, sweet

Nurse 2: rule follower, anxious, helpful

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What did Peg name her wheelchair?

Silver

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What was Tommy in for the whole story?

An iron lung

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In Chapter 1: The Diagnosis - What was Peg's temperature when her mother took it?

102 degrees

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Define isolation

keeping infectious people separate, apart

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What is the definition of a character trait?

A character trait defines a person on the inside - their personality. Character traits are shown through what people say and do.

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Who is Miss Ballard?

A teacher at Sheltering Arms for OT

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What state does this story take place in?

Minnesota

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In chapter 13, dad played a song on the accordion. What was the name of that song?

Beer Barrel Polka

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Define iron lung

machine that helps polio patients breathe

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How has Peg grown "stronger" from her time away?

Answers may vary.

Possible answers: 

-gained strength learning by to overcome obstacles such as temporary paralysis. 

-physically grew stronger (muscles)

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