Characters
This character was from a family of no-good criminals, sat next to Mary Alice at school, and rode a stolen horse to school.
This character was from a family of no-good criminals, was seated next to Mary Alice on her first day of school, and rode a stolen horse to school.
Mildred Burdick
What state does the novel take place in?
Illinois
Why didn't Joey go to Grandma's with Mary Alice?
He got a job with the Civilian Conservation Corps planting trees out west.
My Grandpa is as blind as a bat.
Simile
What is burgoo?
A stew made of a mixture of meats and vegetables, served at most outdoor events.
This character attempted to pull a Halloween prank on Grandma. However, Grandma had another plan. GLUE!
Augie Fluke
During what major historical time period does the novel take place?
The Great Depression
The snow is a white blanket.
Metaphor
What genre of literature is this novel?
Historical Fiction
This character was the "mean girl" in school, wore fancy clothes and heavy makeup to the Christmas program, and was jealous of Ina-Rae's valentine from Royce McNabb.
Carleen Lovejoy
Where Mary Alice originally from?
Chicago
The turkey shoot was a gathering of Legionnaires to celebrate what holiday?
Armistice Day or Veteran's Day
I have told you this 20,000 times.
Hyperbole
What does Mrs. Weidenbach ask Grandma to do for the DAR tea?
Make cherry tarts.
This character was the postmistress in Grandma's town, 37 and still single, and was caught posing "nude" (NOT NAKED!) for Arnold Green's painting.
Maxine Patch
At the end of the novel, what historical event caused Mary Alice's family not to be able to attend her wedding?
World War II
How did Grandma get extra money to buy train tickets for Joey and Mary Alice?
Trapping foxes.
Suddenly, there was a loud thud at the door.
Onomatopoeia
What disturbs Mary Alice and Royce's tutoring session?
Maxine Patch runs down from the attic wearing nothing but a snake.
This character came from New York, was hired to paint a mural in the post office, and rented a room in Grandma's house.
Arnold Green
How does the setting affect the conflict in the novel?
The novel is set during the Great Depression. Mary Alice had to move to Grandma's town because her family could not afford for her to stay with them in Chicago.
Who did Mary Alice marry at the end of the novel?
Royce McNabb
Chocolate cake is my Achilles heel.
Allusion
Where does Mary Alice find a job after she graduates?
The Tribune Tower in Chicago. Mary Alice is a newspaper reporter.