Boomer's Great-Grandfather

Who is Boomer's great-grandfather?

• One of the first Black pilots in the U.S. Air Force

• A famous author

• A school teacher

• A firefighter

What do Boomer and his great-grandfather do every Memorial Day?

• Visit a museum

• Place flags by the headstones of a dozen pilots

• Have a family picnic

• Watch a parade

Why was Boomer's great-grandfather coming to school?

• To teach a math lesson

• To tell about his years as a Tuskegee Airman

• To help with a science project

• To attend a parent-teacher meeting

What happened to Poppy when they climbed the steps to Boomer's house?

• He tripped and fell off the porch

• He found a lost item

• He saw a bird

• He met a neighbor

What did Boomer's dad do after Poppy fell?

• Called the paramedics

• Went to work

• Made dinner

• Took a nap

What does the word "cemetery" mean?

• A place where dead people are buried

• A place where people go to pray

• A place where people go to shop

• A place where people go to play

What does the word "kneel" mean?

• To bend down on one's knees

• To stand up straight

• To lie down

• To jump up

What did Boomer pick up and squeeze against his chest while waiting with Dad?

• A box of small flags

• A suitcase

• A model car

• A book

Why did Poppy need to stay in the hospital overnight?

• He had a broken leg

• He needed to undergo surgery

• He needed to stay for some tests

• He had a fever

What did Poppy want from under his bed?

• His hat

• His old suitcase

• His model car

• His book