Ch 8 A Paradise Called Texas

What was special about Christmas in Germany?

• They don't celebrate Christmas in Germany.

• It was summer in Germany during the Christmas season, so they celebrated at the beach with a bonfire and smores.

• The villages were covered in snow, every house had a Christmas Tree with candles and ornaments and there was a Christmas Feast.

How were things bad on the beach?

• There was very little food, rain most days, Mina's roof leaked and there was sickness.

• The beach was great, it wasn't bad at all.

• The waves kept crashing into the hole they dug for their house.

Why could they not leave the beach if they wanted to?

• Any wagon that got through would enjoy the beach so much they didn't want to leave.

• They didn't have any problems leaving the beach.

• Any wagon that got through would stick in the mud from all the rain.

How did Mina help the people celebrate Christmas?

• She found a tree to decorate.

• She found Christmas lights.

• She made a Christmas feast.

Where did Mina put the tree?

• She put it inside their house.

• She put it in the center of the camp.

• She threw it into the ocean.

How did the tree get decorated?

• She unpacked all her Christmas things and decorated it all by herself.

• The tree didn't get decorated.

• People from all over camp brought beads, ribbons, shells and ornaments to decorate it.

What did Mina get for Christmas?

• She got a new car.

• She got a new dress that her mom made.

• She got a carved seagull from papa and a red velvet cape for Johanna.

What happened that Mina woke Papa?

• She heard an Indian tribe outside.

• She heard a baby cry at the Kaufamann's.

• She was hungry and asked him to make her some bacon and eggs.

Why was Mama worried about the Kaufmann’s baby?

• It was too soon for the baby to be born.

• Mama was too hungry and didn't care about the baby.

• It was crying too much and Mama couldn't sleep.

What did Anna tell Mina about the baby?

• She said it was a boy.

• She said it was a girl.

• She said she was mad that she had a new baby in the house.