Characters
Who is the narrator of the book?
Peg Kehret
Where did the story start and end?
In chorus
In Chapter 1: The Diagnosis Pt. 1 - What class in school did Peg's leg start to twitch?
Chorus class
Define woozy
dizzy, weak
What is a character trait of Peg and why?
Answers may vary - just explain why!
-Examples: brave, intelligent, etc.
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What was Peg's older brothers name?
Where did Peg have to go after seeing the doctor?
The hospital
In chapter 3, what was the drink that basically saved Peg's life?
A chocolate milkshake
Define glisten
to shine
Since dad taught himself how to use the accordion, what would be a character trait describing him?
-smart, determined, etc
What was Peg's doctor's name in the hospital?
Dr. Bevis
What is Sheltering Arms?
A rehabilitation hospital
In chapter 18, who wrote Peg a letter?
Dorothy
Define crippled
disabled, unable to walk normally
Name a nurse and name some characteristics about her.
Mrs.Crab and Nurse 2
Miss.Ballard (her OT coach)
What did Peg name her wheelchair?
Silver
What was Tommy in for the whole story?
An iron lung
In Chapter 1: The Diagnosis - What was Peg's temperature when her mother took it?
102 degrees
Define isolation
keeping infectious people separate, apart
What is the definition of a character trait?
A character trait defines a person on the inside - their personality. Character traits are shown through what people say and do.
Name all of Peg's roommates
Dorothy, Alice, Reńee, and Shirley
What state does this story take place in?
Minnesota
In chapter 13, dad played a song on the accordion. What was the name of that song?
Beer Barrel Polka
Define iron lung
machine that helps polio patients breathe
How has Peg grown "stronger" from her time away?
Answers may vary.
Possible answers:
-gained strength learning by to overcome obstacles such as temporary paralysis.
-physically grew stronger (muscles)