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Vocabulary Words
Pink
Say
Story Details
Vocabulary Definitions
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union
The Northern states durning the Civil War.
100
Where did Pink find Say?
In a field.
100
Why was Say laying in a field in Georgia?
He was shot in the leg.
100
What happened to Moe Moe Bay before Pink and Say left for the war?
She was killed by marauders.
100
forehead
Brow.
200
starvation
Suffering or dying from not having enough food.
200
Where does Pink take Say after he finds him?
To Moe Moe Bay's.
200
How did Say describe Pink when he first saw him?
As the color of polished mahogany.
200
Where were Pink and Say taken when they were captured by Confederate soldiers?
Andersonville Prison Camp.
200
The Southern states during the Civil War.
confederate
300
commotion
A lot of noisy, excited actvity.
300
Why does Pink think they are putting Moe Moe Bay in danger by staying at her house?
Marauders could show up at any time.
300
The state that Say if from.
Ohio
300
What happened at the end of the story?
Say lived, but Pink was killed in Andersonville.
300
To disrespect in a loud unpleasant way.
jeer
400
cleave
To stick closely to, to adhere firmly.
400
What side of the war did Pink fight for?
The union/Northern states.
400
What is so great about Say's hand.
He shook hands with Abraham Lincoln.
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What did Pink want to do one last time before he was seperated from Say at Andersonville?
Touch the hand that shook the hand of Abraham Lincoln.
400
To kill animals for their meat.
slaughter
500
smote
To hit sharply especially with the hand or an object held in the hand.
500
What important skill did Pink learn from his master?
How to read.
500
What did Say confess to Moe Moe Bay the night before he left?
He was a coward and deserted his company/troop.
500
What does the author ask the reader to do at the end of the story?
Remember Pinkus.
500
reddish brown color
mahogany