Facts about Polio
Polio is caused by a
Virus
What grade was Peg in?
7th
What happened when Peg tried to drink the 7-up?
It came out of her nose and she choked.
Who was in the Iron Lung?
Tommy
What instrument was Peg supposed to practice to strengthen her muscles?
The accordion
Common symptoms of polio were
fever, sore throat, headache, nausea, muscle weakness and tiredness
Peg was most concerned about what in the beginning of this chapter?
Homecoming Parade
What did Peg's chart say?
"NO MILK, NO ICE CREAM."
What was the first part of her body that Peg was able to move?
Her hand
Who surprised the girls and was able to play the accordion well?
Peg's Dad
In the summer, when the polio virus was more likely to spread many parents kept their children
Indoors
Before Peg went home for lunch, what happened to her?
She fell (collapsed) and her books scattered on the floor.
Who went and bought Peg the milkshake?
Her Mom and Dad
Once Peg could use her hands what did she do for herself and Tommy?
Read books out loud
What did Peg name her wheelchair?
Silver
One of the most famous polio patients was
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
What was Peg's temperature?
102 degrees
Who said "What if she chokes to death? How are you going to feel if you lose her because of a milkshake?"
The second nurse
What did Peg's friends from school complain about in their letters?
Bad haircuts, the dress code and a basketball referee
What happened when Peg returned to school on that first day back?
The students cheered and welcomed her back.
The scientists who created the polio vaccine were
Dr. Salk and Dr. Sabin
Who told Peg that she had polio in this chapter?
Her Dad
What happened after Peg drank the milkshake?
Her fever dropped.
What did Peg say she would happily wear to school if she could walk?
A gunnysack
Back in chorus class