George's Conversation and Town Crisis

The transcript describes a bank run situation where the community is in panic. George tries to calm everyone by explaining that their money is invested in the community's homes and businesses. Potter offers to buy shares at a discount, but George encourages the community to stick together and not sell. Eventually, the community supports each other, and the crisis is resolved with a sense of unity and celebration.

What unusual event is happening at the bank?

• A run on the bank

• A celebration

• A robbery

• A fire drill

Who does George have a conversation with about the bank's situation?

• Mrs. Malins

• Mr. Kennedy

• Uncle Billy

• Mr. Potter

What does Potter offer to do for the townspeople?

• Buy their shares at full price

• Close the bank permanently

• Pay 50 cents on the dollar for their shares

• Give them a loan

Where does George say the townspeople's money is?

• In a secret location

• In the bank vault

• In Joe's house and other houses

• In a safe

What does George ask the townspeople to do to get through the crisis?

• Move to another town

• Sell their shares to Potter

• Trust each other and stick together

• Withdraw all their money

What does George remind Joe about Potter's houses?

• They are luxurious

• They are affordable

• They are broken-down shacks

• They are newly built

What does George say Potter is doing during the crisis?

• Closing his businesses

• Helping the townspeople

• Buying properties at a bargain

• Selling his properties

How much money does one of the townspeople need to tide over until the bank reopens?

• 20 dollars

• 50 dollars

• 100 dollars

• 242 dollars

What does George offer to the townspeople to help them temporarily?

• A loan

• A job

• A place to stay

• A gift card

What is the final sentiment among the townspeople at the end of the crisis?

• Despair

• Relief

• Indifference

• Anger