Quiz on the Story

What were most people in line bundled up against?

• The cold

• The wind

• The rain

• The heat

What did Ruth practice while waiting in line?

• Her reading

• Her singing

• Her dance steps

• Her drawing

What did Dad do when he heard Ruth and the narrator perform?

• He frowned

• He clapped

• He left

• He sang

What did Mom serve for dinner?

• Pasta

• Soup

• Pizza

• Beet loaf

What did Dad do to keep his skills sharp?

• He painted

• He wrote plays

• He sketched posters

• He taught art

What did Ruth and the narrator want to have?

• A movie night

• A dance party

• A talent show

• A picnic

Where was Ricky working?

• In a factory

• In a work camp

• In a school

• In a theater

What did Ricky wear during the talent show?

• A tuxedo

• A grass skirt

• A suit

• A costume

What did the family worry about as cold weather settled in?

• Clothes

• Food

• School

• Heating bills

What did Dad hope to hear about at the soup kitchen?

• Family

• Jobs

• Food

• Friends