Geraldine's Experiences and Challenges

Geraldine faces daily struggles, from dealing with her knee socks to her family's financial difficulties. Her sister Anita provides some support, but the challenges persist. At school, Geraldine grapples with assignments and finds herself unexpectedly expressing her feelings through poetry, which resonates with her teacher and classmates.

What caused Geraldine's knee socks to itch?

• Her shoes

• The weather

• A rubber band holding them up

• The fabric of the socks

What did Geraldine blame for her troubles with her gym suit and socks?

• The weather

• Her teacher

• Mrs. Watson's dog

• Her sister

What did the hot dog vendor's shrug indicate?

• He was happy

• Business was bad

• He was tired

• He was confused

Why did Geraldine feel relieved about not eating school lunches anymore?

• She was on a diet

• She had more time to study

• She could eat with friends

• She disliked the food

Who helped Geraldine when her mother was sick?

• Her father

• Her teacher

• Mrs. Gladys

• Her neighbor

What did Geraldine find outside her building?

• A new car

• A stray dog

• A pile of furniture

• A group of friends

What was Anita's hope for the future?

• To travel the world

• To find a new job

• For their mother to get well

• To move to a new city

What did Geraldine do during geometry class?

• Slept

• Drew houses and designs

• Talked to friends

• Solved math problems

What did Mrs. Potter emphasize about the body?

• It's a fragile system

• It's a wonderful machine

• It's unpredictable

• It's always tired

Why did Geraldine struggle with writing a poem?

• She didn't like poetry

• She forgot her homework

• She was too busy

• She felt nothing lovely was happening in her life