I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, Chap 7-8

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Who did Carmen write letters to?

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Carmen wrote letters to her Nonna in Italy.

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What was Carmen's father's job in Italy?

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Carmen's father was a farmer in Italy.

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What job does Carmen want when she grows up?

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Carmen would like to be a teacher, nurse, or writer.

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Where did Carmen find Rosie after she wandered away?

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Carmen found Rosie licking molasses from the tank.

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What is a pen pal?

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A pen pal is a friend you write letters to.

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What does Nonna mean?

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Nonna means grandmother in Italian.

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What is molasses?

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Molasses is a thick syrup made from sugar cane or sugar beets.

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What is the setting of 'I Survived the Great Molasses Flood'?

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The story is set in Boston during the Great Molasses Flood.

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Why is the Great Molasses Flood important?

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It was a real event in 1919 when a large tank of molasses burst, causing a flood.

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What does it mean to wander away?

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To wander away means to move away from a place without a specific direction.