The Taste of Paste

What was the name of the girl the narrator was in love with?

• The teacher

• Helene Tucker

• The narrator's sister

• The pregnant woman

Why did the narrator not want Helene to see him get a little snot on his handkerchief?

• Because it was a lady's handkerchief

• Because he didn't want her to think he was poor

• Because he was embarrassed

• Because he didn't want to get sick

What did the narrator plan to buy with the money he had saved?

• A new pair of shoes

• A soda machine

• A Daddy

• A record player

What did the narrator use to scoop out a few spoonfuls out of the paste jar?

• His hand

• A spoon

• A piece of bread

• A stick

Why did the narrator feel that pregnant women with cold and pregnant with no Daddy in the next room, and pregnant with hunger, should not be told that paste doesn't taste too bad when you're hungry?

• Because it was a secret recipe

• Because it was actually delicious

• Because they might start to believe it

• Because it was harmful to them

What did Helene Tucker's father promise to give her?

• A new dress

• Two dollars and fifty cents

• A worthy boy badge

• A warm mackinaw

Why did the teacher say Richard Gregory had no business being on relief?

• Because he was not poor enough

• Because his father gave him money

• Because he was not a worthy boy

• Because he did not live in the area

What did Richard do with the money his father gave him?

• He donated it to the school

• He gave it to Helene Tucker

• He held onto it during class

• He spent it on candy

What item of clothing did Richard's mother make sure he wore on relief day?

• A warm mackinaw

• A new shirt

• A worthy boy badge

• A pair of new shoes

What was the reaction of the classroom when the teacher announced Richard didn't have a Daddy?

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive

• They were surprised

• They felt sorry for him