Discussion Director

Section 1: A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt (p. 1-16)

1.  How did Margo feel when she peeked into the basement of the family that had to leave her neighborhood?
A) Anxious
B) Excited
C) Scared
D) Lonely

Answer: C) Scared-Page 8

2.  What do you think Margo's main problem is?

Answer: Margo is in trouble because she did not find her brother. Page 16, Para. 5

3.  What is wrong with Charlie's leg ? What caused this?

Answer: He has a stiff knee because he broke up a fight at school and got kicked in the knee.  Infection soon set up in his knee and he had to have surgery. Page 2, Para.2

4.  During what event/ time period does the story take place?

Answer: The Great Depression/1930's Page  6-Title

5.  Where do you think Margo will look for Charlie?

Answer: Rosa's Page 12 Para. 4