In some families, they could have 2 or more stars on their banner.

During this time, how would families receive information about the death of a family member fighting in the war?

When a family member was killed fighting for their country (WWII), the star would not blue anymore---it wound up being __________.

The gold star represents _____________________.

To Robert, simply having the banner meant that his father would surly be _____________.

Where did Robert's mother keep his dad's letters?

When the government censored letters, they would place a __________ on the words or use a black marker. This would eliminate the transferring of important government location/information.

In the woods, Abel Hoffman lives in a ______________.

Abel Hoffman does not paint near the ocean anymore because______________________.

Elliot makes a reference to Abel Hoffman's paintings of the ocean--- there is a "storm coming". What could this allude to?

Abel Hoffman pointed out that Elliot had an innate(natural) ability in creating art. He had the ability to paint from his __________.

Before WWII erupted, Hoffman's paintings were in museums. However, the _______________ detested (disliked) modern painters.

Robert's father knows that the family moved from Ohio to Rhode Island.

Grandpa insisted that the boys do chores around the house to help Grandma. However, in the book it says that, "...to Elliot it was murder." What type of figurative language is being used here? (comparison)

Grandpas also insisted that Elliot needed to work because ___________________.

The way Grandpa treated Elliot made Robert_________.

The biggest change in Grandma occurred when she _________________.

Grandma knew that Robert's father had been in a plane crash.

Grandma liked the way Robert had certain rights and was willing to stand behind them. As a matter of fact, Robert reminded her of _____________________.