Sam the Onion Man's Story Questions

In Green Lake, 110 years ago, Dr. Hawthorne and Sam the Onion Man were key figures. Sam, known for his onion remedies, was popular among the townsfolk. He had a donkey named Mary Lou and claimed onions could cure various ailments. Catherine Barlow, a schoolteacher, developed a bond with Sam as he repaired the schoolhouse. Despite societal norms, their relationship grew, leading to a significant moment witnessed by Hattie Parker, who disapproved.

Who was the doctor in Green Lake 110 years ago?

• Dr. Smith

• Dr. Hawthorne

• Dr. Brown

• Dr. Johnson

What did Sam the Onion Man sell?

• Apples

• Carrots

• Onions

• Potatoes

According to Sam, what could a person achieve by eating only raw onions?

• Live to be 200 years old

• Live to be 150 years old

• Live to be 250 years old

• Live to be 100 years old

What was one of the ailments Sam's onion remedies could cure?

• Flu

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Cancer

What did Miss Catherine give Sam in exchange for fixing the leaky roof?

• Five jars of spiced peaches

• Four jars of spiced peaches

• Three jars of spiced peaches

• Six jars of spiced peaches

Why wasn't Sam allowed to attend classes?

• He was too young

• He was a negro

• He was too old

• He was not a resident

What did Sam do to the schoolhouse by the end of the first semester?

• Painted it

• Demolished it

• Rebuilt it

• Turned it into a well-crafted building

What did Miss Catherine complain about after the roof was fixed?

• The walls were dirty

• The floor was creaky

• The door was broken

• The windows wouldn't open

What did Sam do when Miss Catherine said her heart was breaking?

• Ignored her

• Gave her an onion

• Kissed her

• Walked away

Who saw Sam and Miss Catherine together and reacted negatively?

• Dr. Hawthorne

• The Walkers

• Hattie Parker

• Mary Lou