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Did Peg's story take place before or after a Polio Vaccine was developed?
before
Why didn't the nurse want Peg to have a milkshake?
It could make phlegm and she could choke
Were the roommates envious of Peg's improvements?
no
What was Peg’s surprise for Dr. Bevis?
She could walk again
Why did Peg's mother insist she needed more nourishment?
She had not eaten in a long time
What was the first symptom Peg experienced at school?
Her leg started twitching
What are some things that went wrong the first time Peg visited her house?
Couldn't get up the stairs, missed a phone call, didn't fit in the bathroom, car ride was exhausting, didn't fit under the table
What is the name of the doctor who helped motivate Peg to walk again?
Dr. Bevis
After Peg said goodbye to her wheelchair, what did she have to help her walk?
Walking Sticks
How do we know Dorothy was sweet?
she visited younger patients
Where did Peg store food for her and the girls at Sheltering Arms?
Under her bed.
What is the machine called that helps Tommy, Peg’s roommate at University hospital, breathe easier?
The Iron Lung
Is this story written in first person (by the person who experienced it) or in 3rd person (a story about someone else)
first person
What did Peg name her wheelchair?
Silver
Was there a cure for Polio in 1949 when Peg had it?
No, a vaccine had not yet been created.
How old was Peg when she was diagnosed with Polio?
12 years old, right before her 13th birthday.
What was Peg's brothers name?
Art
What replaced the hot packs once Peg got a little better?
Hot showers
What is the name of the radio show that Peg and Tommy listened to together?
The Lone Ranger
What did Peg not want to miss out on at school the day that she started showing symptoms of Polio?
The Homecoming Parade
Dorothy-
Alice-
Shirley-
Renee-
How many different kinds of Polio did Peg have and what were they called?
Three; Spinal, respiratory, and bulbar
"Our questions exploded like a string of firecrackers." Is an example of which type of figurative language?
Simile
What are 3 differences between Sheltering Arms and University Hospital?
colorful paint, books, school
Find an example of Dialogue in the book-
answers will vary