Meet the Aldens
Who was the youngest Alden child?
Benny
What did the children use to carry water from the brook?
Kettle
What kind of work did Henry do to earn money?
Odd jobs like mowing lawns and organizing tools
What does “boxcar” mean?
A train car used to carry goods
What was the most important thing to the Alden children?
Family
Which Alden loved to sew and decorate?
Violet
What kind of food did they often find or make for themselves?
Bread, Milk, Dried Meat, Cheese, Stew
Who offered Henry a job?
Dr. Moore
What does it mean to “run away”?
To leave home
How did they show teamwork?
The shared chores and always helped each other
Who was the best at taking charge and caring for others?
Jessie OR
Henry
How did they make their home feel cozy inside?
They cleaned it, added curtains, beds, got dishes
What did Benny do to help when Henry was working?
Collected berries, things from the dump, built fire pit
What does “orphan” mean?
A child without parents
Why is the story called The Boxcar Children?
Because they made a home in an old boxcar
What made Henry a good worker for Dr. Moore?
He was respectful and polite
What did the children do to stay safe in the woods?
They stayed together and stayed hidden
What exciting thing happened when the children went to the race?
Henry won the big race
What does “neighborly” mean in the story?
To be kind and helpful
How did the children show creativity?
They used found objects to build and decorate
How did the children’s feelings about their grandfather change by the end?
They realized he was kind and cared for them.
What made the boxcar special even after they moved away?
Grandfather moved it to his backyard as a playhouse
Why was Dr. Moore important to the Alden children?
He helped Violet when she was sick and cared for them
What does it mean that Grandfather was “wealthy”?
He had a lot of money and a big house
What lesson does the book teach about judging others?
Don’t believe rumors; give people a chance