What is the name of the island where this story takes place?
Key West
100
Why does Mama send Turtle away to live with her aunt?
The lady that Mama works for does not like kids.
100
Who does Mama send Turtle to live with?
her Aunt Minnie and Cousins
100
define "paradise"
A place that is considered to be extremely beautiful
200
Who is Turtle's grandmother?
Nana Philly
200
What year does this story take place in?
1935
200
Why isn't Turtle allowed in the Diaper Gang?
There are "no girls allowed"
200
What trick does Turtle play to get free Ice Cream?
she says that her nickel as at the bottom of the cup after being served.
200
What is an Alligator Pear?
an avocado
300
What is Mama's real name?
Sadiebelle/Sadie
300
This story takes place during a time when the stock market crashed, thecountry was very poor, and many people lost their jobs. what was this time period called? (hint: The G____ D_________)
The Great Depression
300
What happened to Turtle's cat's fur?
Some "rotten" boys set her on fire.
300
What game is Buddy always trying to get someone to play with him?
marbles
300
"Little Orphan Annie", "The Flash", "Terry and the Pirates" are all the name of....
comics/funny pages
400
what is Archie's (Mama's boyfriend's) occupation?
Salesman
400
What time of year does this story take place? (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Summer (June)
400
When Turtle's aunt made beef stew, Turtle ate three bowls! What was the beef stew actually made of?
turtle meat
400
What activity does Turtle miss out on when she volunteers to bring Nana Philly lunch? (hint: she is glad she missed out!)
going to see a Shirley Temple film
400
A conch is a type of shell. What is the meaning of "Conch" in the novel "Turtle in Paradise"?
A Key West resident (someone who lives in Key West)
500
Name at least 3 of the Diaper Gang members
Pork Chop, Beans, Ira, Kermit...
500
Which city is Turtle from (hint: Mama still lives there)
New Jersey
500
Why isn't Kermit allowed to run around outside?
He has a bad heart
500
What is the name of the prank/game that the Diaper Gang play using a rock and a string?
"tick-tocking"
500
What is the Bellewood?
the name of the house that Turtle and her mom want to buy