FLASHCARD - Family Under the Bridge Chapters 1-3 & Voc

Front

When does the story take place? What time of year?

Back

December

Front

What is a cathedral?

Back

An important church.

Front

Why are the children under the bridge?

Back

They could not pay rent for a room.

Front

What is a structure built against a wall in order to support or strengthen it?

Back

Buttresses.

Front

What does the word 'canvas' mean?

Back

Heavy cloth.

Front

What is the main setting of the story?

Back

Under a bridge.

Front

Who are the main characters in the story?

Back

The children and their mother.

Front

What challenges do the children face?

Back

They are homeless and struggling to find shelter.

Front

What does the word 'tramp' mean in the context of the story?

Back

A person who travels on foot, often homeless.

Front

What is the significance of the bridge in the story?

Back

It serves as a shelter and a place of refuge for the children.