Work
How did Rose learn about the flower shop?
From the Irish woman, Mrs. Murphy, who ran the bakery.
Where did the boat drop Rose and her family off before they could enter America?
Ellis Island
What slur do the older immigrants call new immigrants to America?
The term "Greenie" or "Greenhorn" 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
How did the factory get around the square footage law?
Where did Rose first ask a man for work?
The cobbler's shop
What is the name of the silent film the girls watched?
The Lonedale Operator
Who told Rose not to let Mr. Moscovitz touch her?
Tessa was Rose's former friend who worked at Mr. Moscovitz's shop.
How did Rose's boss justify not paying her for the flowers she made?
He said he only paid for "perfect" stems.
Where in Ireland was Rose from?
Rose was from Limerick, Ireland.
Where was Gussie struck with a police baton?
What is the name of the boy who admires Gussie?
Jacob was Gussie's boyfriend.
What cause was Gussie an activist for?
Gussie was a women's rights activist for the Union.
Where did people go to see silent films?
What is a Nickelodeon?
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 was another name for the Shirtwaist Factory?
The Triangle
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.
List the ages of Rose and Maureen.
16 or 17, and 12.
List the religions of Rose, Uncle Pat, and Gussie.
Rose is catholic, Uncle Pat is Lutheran, and Gussie is Jewish.
What are the names of Elsa's wicked daughters?
Trudy and Hildegarde are the wicked daughters of Uncle Patrick and Elsa.