Understanding Gertie Tom's Story

What is Gertie Tom's main skill that she learned from her mother?

• Sewing
• Cooking
• Hunting
• Fishing

At what age did Gertie start learning to sew?

• 5 years old
• 8 years old
• 10 years old
• 12 years old

Why did Gertie Tom's family have to learn to sew for themselves?

• They liked making clothes
• They couldn't afford to buy things
• They were too busy
• They didn't have stores nearby

What type of footwear does Gertie mention as her favorite?

• Sneakers
• Hometown height
• Sandals
• Boots

What does Gertie say about the warmth of the footwear she prefers?

• It's colder than commercial shoes
• It's warmer than commercial hard skin
• It's the same as commercial shoes
• It's uncomfortable

What does Gertie enjoy about the process of sewing?

• It helps her relax
• It makes time go faster
• It is very easy
• It is boring

How does Gertie feel about teaching others to sew?

• She doesn't like it
• She enjoys it
• It's too hard
• She prefers to sew alone

What does Gertie hope to achieve when she teaches kids how to sew?

• To make money
• To help them learn a valuable skill
• To become famous
• To have fun

How does Gertie describe her personality when sewing?

• Careless
• Fussy
• Lazy
• Rushed

What does Gertie do when former students come to her for help?

• She ignores them
• She helps them
• She tells them to figure it out
• She charges them money