Henny Gaddis
What is Francie's relationship to Henny?
neighbor
What is Flossie's hobby?
making dresses
Who are Francie's Aunts?
Sissy and Evy
Which neighbor loves to make dresses?
Flossy
What does Francie do with Maudie?
goes to confession
Who does Henny yell at for telling him to get fresh air and sunshine? His mom, his imaginary friend, Flossy, or Francie?
his mom
What is Pickle Day?
One day in the week where Francie buys a pickle and eats it slowly throughout the day.
What does Willie Flittman do after he's had a beer?
He accuses his wife Evy of not loving him anymore.
What does the author call the type of place Francie and neighbors live in?
a flat
At 2 a.m. what song does Johnny sing?
Molly Malone
How does Francie describe Henny?
"He had clear skin with a beautiful pink color in his cheeks. His eyes were large and dark and burned steadily like a lamp protected from the wind. But he knew. He was 19 and avid for life and couldn't understand why he was doomed." (Smith 37)
What is the difference between the workers at Werner's and the workers at Hassler's?
Workers at Werner's are mean and the workers at Hassler's are nice.
How many husbands and how many kids did Sissy have?
3 husbands and 10 kids, none of which are alive.
What is Flossy's job?
She works in a kid glove factory.
What is Francie allowed to do every Saturday night?
sleep in the front room and push two chairs together to make a bed
What does Henny tell Francie she was born to do?
"You were born to lick this rotten life." (Smith 38)
What two books does Katie make Francie and Neely read a page of before bed?
Shakespeare and the Bible
What game does Johnny play with his family when he comes home and is waiting in the hallway for someone to open the door?
He sings Molly Malone and if he finishes the verse before someone opens the door he wins but if someone opens the door before he finishes the verse they win.
What does Francie hear through the air vent at night?
What does Francie get from Hassler's for her Mom?
a soup bone
What type of disease does Henny have?
"He had consumption" (Smith 37)
What is fricadellen?
It is a mixture between stale bread, hot water, and spices, turned into meatballs.
Who is Hildy O'dair?
Johnny's girlfriend before he married Katie.
Who is the neighbor who no one sees and is also the father of the girl that Francie sees at night?
Mr. Tomony
What does Francie get from Werner's for her Mom?
chopped round steak