A Summer's Reading - parts 1 and 2

What did George do when he was sixteen?

• Moved to a different neighborhood

• Started a new job

• Joined summer school

• Dropped out of high school

Why did George not want to attend night high school?

• He found the classes too difficult

• He wanted to spend more time with his family

• He preferred working during the day

• He didn't like being told what to do by teachers

Who took care of the house after their mother passed away?

• Sophie

• A hired maid

• Their father

Who was Mr. Cattanzara?

• A doctor

• A politician

• A famous actor

• A stocky, baldheaded man who worked in a change booth

What did Mr. Cattanzara do late at night?

• Cook dinner

• Go for a walk

• Watch TV

• Read the New York Times

What did George tell Mr. Cattanzara he was doing to pick up his education?

• Traveling around the world

• Reading a list of books

• Attending night school

• Working in a factory

How did George feel when people in the neighborhood started smiling kindly at him?

• Confused

• Sad

• Angry

• A little better

What did George do as a favor to Sophie?

• Cleaned the house every day

• Cooked dinner

• Washed the car

• Mowed the lawn

Why did George feel uncomfortable when he saw Mr. Cattanzara reading the newspaper late at night?

• He didn't like Mr. Cattanzara

• He was scared of Mr. Cattanzara

• He was unsure of what to say

What did George do when he saw Mr. Cattanzara reading the newspaper late at night?

• Ignored him and continued walking

• Ran away

• Approached him and started a conversation

• Crossed the street unobtrusively