Two Roads - Chapter 1-6 Review

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What was the Bonus Army?

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A group of World War I veterans who were fighting to receive the benefits promised to them.

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What characterized the Great Depression?

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Widespread unemployment.

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Why is Cal feeling upset in the excerpt?

Back

Pop wants to send him to an Indian Boarding school, but Cal wants to stay with Pop.

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What does the simile 'My heart is pounding like a drum' suggest about Cal's feelings?

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Cal feels nervous.

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What do Pop and Cal identify as?

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Hoboes.

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What was the main reason for the Bonus Army's protest?

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To demand the payment of bonuses promised to World War I veterans.

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What years did the Great Depression span?

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1929 to 1939.

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What is a hobo?

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A person who travels and works intermittently, often in search of employment.

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What does the term 'simile' mean?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of Cal's internal conflict?

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It highlights his struggle between loyalty to his father and his own desires.