Life as We Knew it-Summer Flashcard (6-11)

Front

Who said, 'No brother or sister of yours is going to go cold this winter'?

Back

Mom

Front

Why does Sammi feel 'lucky' to leave town with George?

Back

She thinks he will take care of her.

Front

Why does Miranda frequently discuss food in the summer chapters?

Back

She is starving.

Front

Why are the boys chopping wood all day?

Back

Wood is needed for the wood stove.

Front

What does Miranda mean when she says, 'It's hard to believe I was ever that young'?

Back

Her life is no longer care-free, and Jonny's never will be.

Front

What is the significance of food in Miranda's summer chapters?

Back

It highlights her struggle for survival.

Front

What does Sammi's feeling of luck reveal about her character?

Back

It shows her desire for security and care.

Front

How does Miranda's perspective on age change throughout the story?

Back

She realizes the loss of childhood innocence.

Front

What role does the wood stove play in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the need for warmth and survival.

Front

How does the relationship between Miranda and her family evolve?

Back

It becomes more strained due to their circumstances.