Characters
Where does Sophie work?
In a cafe in the Bronx
Where does Mrs Cattanzara spend her evenings?
In her apartment looking at her husband from the window
"(crying sound)"
George's father
What does Mr Cattanzara ALWAYS have in his hand in the evenings?
The New York Times
What did George generally do in the evenings?
Go to the park and dream of a better life
Why did George not want to learn in night school?
He didn't like the idea of teachers telling what to do.
Where does George go most evenings?
For a walk to the park
"Go on out, you bum, and get a job."
Sophie
What did Mr Cattanzara give George money for when he was a kid?
Lemon ice
What does George tell Mr Cattanzara he is doing during the summer and why he has time to read?
He is waiting for a job
Where does George's father work?
In the fish market
Where does George meet Mr Cattanzara in the evening?
In the deserted street
"George, don't do what I did"
Mr Cattanzara
What does George read in his room?
Old copies of 'World Almanac' (sports magazines), and magazines and newspapers that Sophies brought home from work.
After Sohie gets mad with George when she realises he is lying about reading
George stays in his room for almost a week
What does George dream of when he goes to the park? (at least 3 answers)
Having a good job, living in a private house, living in a neighbourhood with trees, money, girlfriend, people who liked him, respect
Where does George spend most of his time during the day?
In his room
"You are a good boy, George"
The shoe maker
What is the most important thing in the world to George (that he doesn't feel he gets enough of)?
Respect
George sees Mr Cattanzara reading the newspaper outside his house one night
He crosses the street to avoid talking to him
What is Mr Cattanzara's job?
He is a 'change maker' at the railway station (and in George's life in the story)
Where does George run to at the end of the story?
To the library
"I don't want anybody drinking to me."
George
Why is the summer so relevant to the story?
Because everyone is outside because of the heat... because George is entering the 'summer' of his life and needs to take reponsibilty...
Mr Cattanzara asks George to name one book he is reading
George shuts his eyes...