Work
Who was Rose's first boss?
Mr. Moscovitz was Rose's first boss.
Where did the boat drop Rose and her family off before they could enter America?
Ellis Island
What dos the term "Greenie" refer to?
The term "Greenie" was slang for newcomers. it means someone who is untrained or inexperienced.
Who is the man who that takes advantage of young girls?
Mr. Moscovitz
Why was Uncle Patrick surprised when Ma, Maureen, and Rose came to the apartment?
Uncle Patrick was surprised because he never received the letter that Da sent to him.
Where was the first place Rose worked?
The first place Rose worked was for the flower making shop.
How long was the journey from Limerick to Ellis Island?
The journey from Limerick to Ellis Island lasted about two weeks.
Why didn't Rose include Mr. Garoff's name in the letter?
Rose believed that Ma wouldn't like him because he is Jewish.
What are the names of Elsa's wicked daughters?
Trudy and Hildegarde are the wicked daughters of Uncle Patrick and Elsa.
Why did Da have to go back to Ireland?
Joseph, Rose's youngest sibling, had trachoma so he was not let into America.
What cause was Gussie an activist for?
Gussie was a women's rights activist for the Union.
What was the part of Ireland that Rose was from?
Rose was from Limerick, Ireland.
Where did Rose look forward to going after work?
Rose looked forward to going to the Nickelodeon after work on Saturday.
Who is Jacob?
Jacob was Gussie's boyfriend who asked her to marry him. Sadly, Gussie said not yet and then died after.
In the book Ashes of Roses what is the main problem?
The main problem is the fire in the Shirtwaist Factory.
Where was the second place Rose worked for?
Rose worked for the Shirtwaist Factory
What was another name for the Shirtwaist Factory?
The Triangle
Who is Tessa?
Tessa was Rose's former friend who worked at Mr. Moscovitz's shop.
What happened to Rose Klein, Rose Bellini, and Gussie?
Rose Klein and Rose Bellini jumped, and Gussie burned the fire.
How did Maureen escape the fire?
Maureen went onto the roof where students from the school next to the factory brought a ladder for her to get down.
How did the Shirtwaist Factory hide the girls that were underage from the inspectors?
The Shirtwaist Factory hid the underaged girls from the inspectors by hiding them in the elevator shafts.
Where did Rose, Maureen, and Ma make the paper flowers?
Rose, Ma, and Maureen made paper flowers in Uncle Pat's house.
How many girls died in the Shirtwaist factory of 1911?
Sadly 146 young girls died in the Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911.
What were the religions of Rose, Uncle Pat, and Gussie.
Rose is catholic, Uncle Pat is Lutheran, and Gussie is Jewish.
How did Rose escape the fire?
Rose escaped the fire by wrapping her hands with her dress and sliding down the cable of the elevator shaft.