The Family Under the Bridge

What is the setting of the story?

• New York City, in winter

• Paris, France in winter

• Paris, France in spring

• New England, winter

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Armand, Madam Calcet

• Madame Calcet, Jojo

• Armand, Tinka, Nikki

• Armand, Suzy, Paul, Evelyne

At the beginning of the story, how does Armand describe children?

• witless, twittering, little pests

• street urchins

• loving, starlings

• freeloading pests

What did Armand say he had forgotten?

• where he lived

• his last name

• how to take care of children

• how to drive a car

What did Armand have the children do to get money?

• sweep

• sing

• beg

• play piano

What phrase is used when describing Jojo?

• The hobo with no home.

• The dog with a gypsies soul.

• A starling with a big heart.

• The dog that should have been white.

When Armand sets down outside the restaurant, what is he eating?

• steak with scorched potatoes

• sauerkraut and wieners

• nothing

• pork and beans

What is another name for Father Christmas?

• Santa Clause

• Easter Bunny

• Father Jojo

• Gypsies

When the children visit Father Christmas, what do they ask him for?

• something to eat

• a car

• a house

• their mother to find a job

Which of the following does NOT describe Armand?

• well kept

• hobo

• kind

• tramp