Shutting Out the Sky: Marcus the Peddler

In previously learned lessons; what does the word "earnings" mean as it was used in the text?

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Based on your knowledge of Marcus the Peddler,

after successfully finishing his first day of work as a peddler, how did Marcus celebrate?

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According to your knowledge of Marcus the Peddler;

why did Marcus not bring a heavy coat with him to America?

• Because he wanted American cloths

• Because he thought he would immediately become rich

• He forgot his coat in Romania

• He didn't have a heavy coat.

What was the consequence of Marcus not bringing a coat as his worked as a peddler?

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Exactly what did Marcus have in his pocket when he arrived in America,

and why was it so important?

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Think back to your knowledge of "Rich or Poor";

Mrs. Segal housed many boarders in her apartment including Marcus.

Explain where and with who did Marcus share a sleeping space with?

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He told us to elbow our way to the front of the line.

• shuffle

• launch

• coax

• force

My grandfather was a peddler. What is the meaning of "peddler?"

• mender of shoes

• bicycle rider

• jewelry maker

• seller of small goods

Why was Marcus ashamed of being a peddler?

• He knew he was not a good salesman.

• He expected to have a more important job.

• He didn't want to do the same thing his father did.

• He had to accept his first dollar from Mrs. Segal.

The story says that a man "took Marcus under his wing." What does this mean?

• Someone showed Marcus how to have fun.

• The man helped Marcus by sharing his own experience.

• Someone taught Marcus about the mechanics of flight.

• The man picked Marcus up and moved him to another spot.