CH 5 QUESTIONS MILCReeK PoND BY KAY CARROLL

What had “ma” been teaching Molly? Why?

• Proper etiquette

• How to dance for the Autumn Festival

• Proper talking to help her to become a teacher

• How to be a good wife and mother

What new schedule did Mr. Temple, Molly’s teacher have for her?

• She had school 3 days a week

• She had school only in the fall and winter

• She goes to school half-days

• She doesn't have to attend school because she graduated

Why did people sometimes get the wrong “impression” about Molly?

• She talks a lot and sometimes appears to brag about her intelligence

• She doesn't dress like everyone else

• She looks different than all her friends and family

• She's too shy and doesn't talk enough, so people think she's mean

Name the main problem Molly voiced about her attendance at the Autumn Festival.

• She really doesn't want to go to it

• She doesn't have a date to take her

• She needs a barn to practice dancing

• She needs a beautiful new dress to wear

Did Molly’s mother agree with her request?  Give an example from the story

Answer explanation

"Well, that’s fine.  I think that would work out.  But I don’t know if you can make enough money to get material in time to finish a party dress before the festival,” her mother confided.  

What figurative language is used when Molly describes the outfit she wants for the Autumn Festival as "something new, something blue, and something soft and bright— like the color of the Mississippi river in the noon sunshine.”

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

What did Molly tell “ma” about how she would pay for her outfit?

• It really doesn't cost that much to order and make a dress.

• "I saw Mr. Neuman today and he wants me to work for him...He said I would get paid for it and I didn’t even ask,.."

• I asked Mr. Neuman for a job working at the house and he agreed.

• "I really don't know how I will pay for it, ma...that's why I'm asking you."

Why do you think that Molly was able to convince her mother to agree to everything she wanted?

Answer explanation

Ma could use help at the house and Molly was able to pay for the dress herself with the job.

Would you have been able to convince your parents to let get an expensive item they couldn’t afford? Explain.

Answer explanation

All explanations are welcome.

Do Molly and her mother have similar goals in life?  Explain

Answer explanation

They both want the best for Molly although they may have different thoughts and ways to accomplish their goals.