Characters
Who is the main character in the story?
Homer
Who was the first customer to come get doughnuts?
Mr. Gabby
Who's doughnut recipe did they use?
the Rich Lady's'
what time period did this story take place?
1930s
What is a Chauffeur?
someone who drive another person around
How is Homer related to Agnes and Ulysses?
He is their nephew
Explain how the Doughnut machine worked. (3 steps)
it dropped the batter in the hot fat, a gadget flipped over the doughnuts, another gadget pushed them out the chute.
How did the Rich Lady's bracelet end up in a doughnut?
She lost it while making the batter
name 4 characters besides Homer
Uncle Ulysses, Aunt Agnes, Mr. Gabby, the Rich Lady, the Chauffer, the sheriff
any answer
Why does the crowd gather outside the shop?
they are watching all the doughnuts pile up
After Homer found out about the bracelet, what did he decide to do to get it back?
After Homer found out about the bracelet, what did he decide to do to get it back
What was the first sign that some thing was going to go wrong in the story? (first mistake)
The Lady made too much doughnut batter
What was Mr. Gabby's Job?
a salesman
What does the word DIVINE mean?
marvelous or wonderful
How can you tell that Uncle Ulysses was not a very hard worker?
He liked to spend his time talking to his friends and playing cards instead of working.
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a customer (Mr. Gabby) arrives
Who found the bracelet in this doughnut?
Rupert Black
Why was Homer going to make the Doughnuts at the beginning of the story?
to sell at the theater and for Mr. Gabby and the Rich Lady
What does the word CALAMITY mean?
a misfortune, something terrible
How can you tell that the sheriff wasn't very bright?
he mixes up his words and he was impressed by Homers' plan.
List in order the major problems of the story
Homer went to make doughnuts, the machine would not stop, they had too many doughnuts, and the rich lady lost her bracelet in a doughnut
Why did Homer's plan to find the bracelet work?
people wanted to win the $100!
Where does this story take place?
the lunchroom/theater
What does the word FRITTER mean?
to waste time