

What is the significance of her first penny?ġ1. Describe how Penny got her name, and why she collects pennies. Do you think it would be difficult to follow food restrictions? What would/should be the first types of things to restrict?ġ0. Why was the war called the Great War and not World War I, as it is today?ĩ. Why does Amelia feel that she and the mayor are “kindred spirits”?Ĩ.

Amelia compared her friendship her friendship with Katherine to that of Lucy and Ethel from the TV show “I Love Lucy.” Describe their relationship and give examples.ħ. Have you ever felt pressured to do something you knew was wrong? How did you deal with it? Think of different ways to deal with negative peer pressure.Ħ.

What are the similarities between Raj and Alex in the way they deal with their younger brothers?ĥ. Why do you think Chapter 2 is called “A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned” ?Ĥ. Name some ways a new immigrant might try to fit into a new country.ģ. Support your answer with textual evidence.Ģ. How did Jay’s Social Studies project affect his relationship with his brother and sister? Give examples to back up your answer. You will turn in one packet of all of your answers at the end of the novel.ġ. Use complete sentences to answer the questions. Directions: After reading the chapters, you will complete the comprehension questions for homework.
