The Thing About Georgie

Why didn’t Georgie think that he would like the new baby? (There are more reasons, but I only did one)

• It would someday take over his job of putting the star at the top of the Christmas tree.

• It would not be nice

What does strenuous mean? (pg. 32)

• Vigorously active

• Hard

• Active

What was even more horrible than the baby taking over Georgie’s job?

• Andy would “take over” the dog walking business.

• Georgie has to work with Jeanie for the Abraham Lincoln project.

• Georgie would eventually be shorter than the baby.

Why didn’t Georgie’s mom and dad spend Christmas Eve with Georgie?

• They had to get an emergency ultrasound at the hospital.

• Georgie parents were worried that the baby got hurt when Georgie’s mom got shocked.

• His parents were mad at him

• Georgie had a play date with Andy.

Why did Georgie ask his parents if they would love him more if he played the violin?

• Nobody liked him.

• He wished he could play an instrument.

• He thought his parents didn’t love him enough.

• Franco was talking about how he was betting that the new baby would play the cello.

Why did Jeanie call Georgie, George Lincoln?

• His middle name was Washington

• He played Abraham Lincoln in the play.

• All of the above

Why was Jeanie being mean to Georgie?

• Her brothers were being to her and her mom died when she was very young.

• Her mom died when she was very young

• Her brothers were very mean to her.

How does Georgie know Allison?

• Georgie’s mom teaches Allison.

• Georgie met her at the pool.

• Georgie’s mom teaches Allison how to play the piano.

What instruments do Georgie’s parents play?

• Cello and harp

• Violin and harp

• Violin and cello

Why did Jeanie sign Georgie up for Abraham Lincoln?

• They worked on an Abraham Lincoln project together.

• Georgie said that Abraham Lincoln was the most interesting president ever.

• All of the above