Questions about
Joe
Joe
What IS Joe DOING (at the beginning of the story)?
He IS LOOKING for a present for his wife.
When is Joe’s wife’s birthday?
Her birthday is IN TWO DAYS.
What kind of coat is it?
The coat is WARM AND BEAUTIFUL.
Where do they bring the black plastic bag to?
They bring the black plastic bag to the dump.
WHY does Joe buy the coat?
BECAUSE he loves the coat, and he loves his wife.
What does Joe get his wife for her birthday?
He gets her AN EXPENSIVE COAT.
How much does the coat cost?
The coat costs $1000.
How many black plastic bags are there at the dump?
THERE ARE thousands of black plastic bags.
Where does Joe take the coat?
He takes it to his brother’s house.
What is the weather on this day?
It snowed.
Why does Joe put the coat into a black plastic bag?
BECAUSE he doesn’t want his wife to see it.
What does Joe do when he gets to the dump?
Joe opens a lot of black plastic bags.
WHY does Joe put down the black plastic bag in the snow?
BECAUSE wants to help his sister-in-law.
Does Joe’s wife like the coat?
She loves the coat…. BUT…
Why do the men put the black plastic bag in the dump truck?
Because they think that it is garbage.
What does Joe find in all of the bags?
He finds boxes, cans, shoes, clothes, potatoes and onions.
How does Joe help his sister-in-law?
He shovels snow.
What does Joe’s wife say when she opens the present?
“It’s beautiful!” “I love it!”
What is the one problem with the coat?
The coat smells like onions.
HOW LONG does Joe open black plastic bags?
He opens black plastic bags for HOURS.