Children of Willesden Lane Chapters 7-26

Why did Lisa leave Peacock Manor?

• She missed her home in Vienna.

• She wanted to make something of herself.

• She wanted to find her parents.

• She got caught throwing dirty diapers (nappies) away.

Why was Mr. Hardesty sending kids to the countryside, rather than to London?

• They country houses were bigger and could take more children.

• The people in the countryside were more willing to take in refugees.

• He assumed that London will eventually be bombed.

• There were better job opportunities for refugees in the country.

What special memento did Lisa keep in her dresser drawer?

• Her charm necklace

• A letter from Aaron

• A picture of her parents

• Her identification card

Who is the cook at Willesden Lane?

• Mr. Hardesty

• Mrs. Glazer

• Mrs. McRae

• Mr. Dimble

Who is Lisa’s best friend at Willesden Lane?

• Gina

• Sonia

• Rosie

• Malka

Where do Gina and Lisa work together?

• Peacock Manor

• Bloomsbury House

• Mrs. Cohen's Sweet Shop

• Platz & Sons garment factory

Who did Lisa work for at Peacock Manor?

• Captain Richmond

• Mr. Dimble

• Mr. Hardesty

• Mr. McRae

What did Paul do to try and find a sponsor?

• Looked through the phone book and tried to convince people they were his relatives

• Went to London and talked with Mr. Hardesty at Bloomsbury House

• Asked Lisa and Gina to introduce him to their sponsor

• Joined the military in hopes of finding a sponsor after his service.

What was the name of the watch committee that included Lisa, Gina, Gunter, Aaron and Paul?

• The Committee of Willesden Lane

• The Committee to End All Wars

• The Committee to Fight Nazi Reign

• The Committee for the Resolution of All Ills

Who eventually found a sponsor for Lisa’s sister Sonia?

• Mr. Hardesty, the manager of Bloomsbury House

• Mrs. Canfield, the Quaker woman down the street

• Mrs. McRae, who worked at Platz & Sons with Lisa and Gina

• Gladys, the matron of Peacock Manor