Level 1
What is Pop's main reason for wanting to go to Washington?
a. To see the Capitol building
b. To join other veterans asking for their bonuses
c. To find his brother Joe
d. To visit the museums
b. To join other veterans asking for their bonuses
What is Cal's initial reaction to Pop's plan?
a. Excitement
b. Anger
c. Relief
d. Confusion
a. Excitement
What kind of tone does Pop use when telling Cal about school?
a. Angry and frustrated
b. Serious and thoughtful
c. Excited and enthusiastic
d. Sad and regretful
b. Serious and thoughtful
How does Pop say the word "Washington" in the passage?
a. With anger and frustration
b. With sadness and regret
c. Like a magician saying "Abracadabra"
d. With a quiet whisper
c. Like a magician saying "Abracadabra"
Where are Pop and Cal during this conversation?
a. In a library
b. In their home
c. In a boxcar
d. On a bus
c. In a boxcar
What are some landmarks Cal mentions about Washington?
a. The Empire State Building and Times Square
b. The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz
c. The Capitol building and museums
d. The Space Needle and Pike Place Market
c. The Capitol building and museums
What does Cal initially assume about the trip to Washington?
a. That he won't be allowed to go
b. That it will be dangerous
c. That they'll visit museums
d. That he'll be going with Pop
d. That he'll be going with Pop
What sign language gesture does Pop make that confuses Cal?
a. A sign for "school"
b. A sign for "book"
c. A sign for "Indian"
d. A sign for "home"
c. A sign for "Indian"
Why does Pop say Cal can't come to Washington?
a. Because it's too expensive
b. Because it might be dangerous
c. Because Cal is too young
d. Because the journey is too long
Why does Pop say Cal can't come to Washington?
a. Because it's too expensive
b. Because it might be dangerous
c. Because Cal is too young
d. Because the journey is too long
What new plan does Pop reveal for Cal?
a. He wants Cal to go to school
b. He wants Cal to find work
c. He wants Cal to stay with relatives
d. He wants Cal to join the army
a. He wants Cal to go to school
What is Cal's current situation regarding education?
a. He's attending school regularly
b. His school has closed down
c. He's being homeschooled
d. He's graduated already
b. His school has closed down
What does Pop often use sign language for normally?
a. To communicate with deaf people
b.To talk to other veterans
c. To teach Cal new words
d. To hide from railroad bulls
d. To hide from railroad bulls
What does Pop's hand gesture of holding hands side by side mean?
a. Goodbye
b. Book
c. Train
d. School
a. Goodbye
What does Pop mean when he says "One last campaign"?
a. He's going to war
b. He's joining a political movement
c. He's going on a final journey
d. He's starting a new job
b. He's joining a political movement
How does Cal describe his vision of Pop in Washington?
a. Speaking to Congress
b. Meeting the President
c. Marching down Pennsylvania Avenue
d. Working at a museum
c. Marching down Pennsylvania Avenue