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Monday, January 16th Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 due Wednesday. Make your own page on the wiki - just use your first name. Put the date of the assignment at the top. Type out the questions and your answers. Respond to at least three different peoples ideas, questions or comments. Questions: (Chapter 1) 1. What point of view is this story written in? first person 2. Why were people ordered to go to the center of the ship? because all the people were looking at the statue of liberty and that made the boat tilt to that side. they had to go to the center of the ship so they could even out the ship. 3. What was Margaret Rose's reaction to the Statue of Liberty (give details)? she was happy to to see the statue of liberty and the book said her heart swelled with hope and fear. she thinks that she was brought to America for a purpose. 4. Explain the last line of chapter one. i think it means that in the poem on the statue of liberty it said "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.....". thats what they were and thats what the statue of liberty was asking for.

Chapter 2 1. Tell about the experience of landing in Ellis Island through Margaret Rose's point of view. she was nervous about losing her family and she didnt like the exams 2. What happened to little Joseph? he has trachoma so he could not live in America.

Chapter 3 1. What was the problem in this chapter? baby joseph had to go back to Ireland and their dad had to take him. their mom was sad and mad that her baby had to go. 2. How are they planning on fixing it? their dad had to go back to Ireland with joseph. 3. Describe what Grandma Dolan thinks of children? she thinks that children should be raised like cabbages, that they will do just fine if you keep pulling out the weeds. 4. How would you feel if you were in this family? i would feel so sad i dont even have a word for it. breaking up family is a very sad thing and i would also feel mad that they are doing this to me.

Chapter 4

1. What was it like for the Nolan's to get into this country? it was hard for them because their dad and baby brother had to leave. Ellis island was also very hard because they had to do all those tests, like the eye test. Also, the boat was hard because there was bad food and they had to share beds and alot of other stuff. But when the set foot on America, rose said that she could feel trumpets in her head.

2. Why did Rose say that trumpets were playing in her head? Rose said that she heard trumpets in her head because it was the first time she steped foot on America. After all the good things she heard about this place she was really happy to be on it. it felt like this place was some king's castle, thats how excided they were.

Chapter 5

1. Why does Ma move them to the middle of a large crowd and then start smiling and talking to Rose as if she has not seen her in awhile? because she wanted to act like she didnt see rose and her sisters for a while. to kinda trick the people working there that she was the family that already lived in America so they didnt have to wait for their uncle to come, if he ever would come.

2. Why did Rose think that Ma was thinking they may have lost an opportunity to be together as a family? Rose was thinking that because they still had her brother's name on the paper that showed who is what family. she thought they could of just wiped the chalk off his shirt and brought him into America.

3. What is meant by, "The streets of America were paved in gold?" Why does Rose believe that this is true at this time? she thinks that is true because the police man gave them money and they just got there.

Chapter 6

1. What was the reaction they got when they reached Patrick's house? patrick was happy to see them but his wife and kids were not. his wife was going to slam the door in rose's mom's face.

2. What is the main idea of this chapter? the main idea was that they were going to patricks's house.

Friday, January 20th

Read chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10

Due Monday, January 23rd

Chapter 7

1. What is an outdoor privy? a outdoor privy is a bathroom

2. Give examples of what about Patrick's house gives Rose dread. Elsa wants them to leave and the two girls dont talk to them also, elsa thinks they cant do anything o their own.

Chapter 8

1. Why was Ma so unhappy with Uncle Patrick? she was unhappy because uncle patrick doesnt go to mass.

2. "Ma put on her shawl with the flourish of a matador," - what does this mean? matador means bullfighter so she was as mad as a bullfighter when she put on her shawl with a hard force.

Chapter 9

1. Why didn't Ma want to waste the breakfast food? because elsa made it for them and it would be an insult to her if they didnt eat it.

2. What was the tension that was hanging over them like a "swinging sword?" everyone was pretending everything was fine.

3. Why do you think Ma apologized to Patrick? because she got worked up about him not going to mass.

Chapter 10

1. Trudy said the the girls were crampin' her style with her beau - what does this mean? i think it means trudy thinks rose is interfering with her love life.

2. What is Rose's idea to help her family? Why did she think this was important?. rose wanted to get a job to help her family so they could move out of that house faster.

Monday, January 23rd

Read chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14 due Thursday, 26th (no school Wednesday) Chapter 11

1. Where did Rose try and find a job and why was she rejected? Rose tried to find a job at a shoe shop and she was rejected because she didnt know how to do the job. The next place she tried was this big store where rich people shoped. But she was rejected because the mean store lady said if im doing what im doing then you dont need to do what im doing. The next place she tried to find work was a place that smelled really good but the lady said she couldnt aford paying another worker besides her husband snd herself. But the lady gave her the adress to a place where they make paper flowers and thats where Rose found work.

2. What is the difference between a peddler and a petaler? peddler means a person who sells from door to door or in the street. And petaler means a wire with leaves and flower petals and you put them together.

3. What is a "greenhorn?" A greenhorn is a name for newcomers in America.

4. Do you think it was right for Rose to nod that she knew how to make roses? No because she didnt know how to and the onwer didnt seem to mind that she didnt know how to make them when he found out.

Chapter 12

1. What was the main idea for this chapter? I think the main idea was that Rose found work and was working in the flower place.

2. What questions do you have? My question is that why did Tessa tell Rose to make sure Mr. Moscovitz didnt touch her?

Chapter 13

1. Why were mother and Elsa arguing? They were arguing because Rose's ma told her that she could go find work and Elsa didnt agree with that. She said it was a bad idea to send a girl out for work and Rose's ma didnt agree with that.

2. Do you think Rose should continue working at the sweatshop? Why or why not? I think she should because they need the money.

3. What does "despicable" mean found on page 87? Despicable means a mean person.

4. What does the last paragraph of this chapter mean? Elsa thinks that Rose is a mean girl that cant do anything for herself and every time Rose says something mean to her, Rose is helping their thought.

Chapter 14

1. Why was Tessa so upset with Rose? Tessa was upset because by taking the work home with them it gave the people that worked at the shop less work.

2. What would you have done? I would of just said sorry i dont want to take away your work and i didnt know this would take away your work but i need money to get a house for my family.

3. What do you predict will happen in the next couple of chapters? I think they will have a hard time trying to hide the flowers from Elsa and something will go wrong with their job.

Thursday, January 26th Read chapters 15, 16, 17 and 18 due Monday, January 30th

Chapter 15 1. Why did Ma ask Rose if she enjoyed her walk? Ma asked Rose if she liked her walk because Elsa was there and she didnt want rose going to that sweatshop. Ma said that so Elsa thought she just went for a walk and not to work.

2. Why do you think Rose was so argumentative to Maureen? I think Rose was so argumentive to Maureen because she spilled all the rose stems on the floor.

3. Why did Trudy scream, "I just want to die?" Trudy screamed that because her boyfriend saw her family working on stuff from a sweatshop.

4. Why do you think that Ma didn't stop Maureen from fighting? I think she didnt stop Maureen because Ma was happy that they were getting revenge.

Chapter 16 1. What would you have done if you were Uncle Patrick? I wouldnt of got the tickets for Rose's family, I would of asked them how his family could change to make them more happy staying there. 2. Why did Ma start to cry? Why do you think she was crying now when even when her mom and dad died she didn't cry? I think she didnt cry when her mom and dad died because they were home when that happened and nothing else was wrong. But in America they had no family they could count on, no friendsand they didnt have a house they could call their own. I would cry too if that happened to me. 3. Why did Da think it was so important to bring his family to America? Da thinks they will have a better life and a better job for money. 4. Why did Rose feel so strongly about staying in America? Rose thought they could have a better life in America and she didnt want to marry any of the boys in her home town. 5. Do you think it was a good idea that Maureen also stayed? Why or why not? I think it is a good idea because she could help Rose work but i also think it is a bad idea because its more money with to people. 6. Why did Rose make promises that she knows she couldn't keep? Rose made those promises because she didnt want her mom to say she couldnt stay in America.

Chapter 17 1. Describe Mr. Garoff's room that he rented to the girls. It is a small room about the size of a closet and it has one small window and Rose's feather bed in it. 2. Do you think this will be a good place for the girls to live? Why or why not? Yes because it is warm and dry and they can call it their home. 3. Describe Gussie? Do you think she will end up being a good friend, why or why not? I think she will because she asked Rose what was wrong when she came home from the paper rose place crying. I also think she will give Rose a job because on the back cover it says they work at the same place.

Chapter 18 1. Why did Rose go to the sweatshop on Monday morning? Rose went to the seatshop so she could hand in her flowers. 2. What made Rose go back? Rose went back so she could get her money. 3. What lesson do you think she learned? I think she learned not to trust weird looking people and to always go to a store when it is still open. 4. What do you think will happen in the next chapter? I think Gussie will give Rose a job.

Monday, January 30th

Read chapters 19, 20 and 21 due Wednesday, February 1st

Chapter 19

1. What strike is Gussie talking about? Why is she telling Rose the stories of the strike? She was telling Rose those stories because Rose's boss didnt pay her.

2. Why did Gussie talk to Rose about a sewing machine? Gussie was talking about that because she wanted Rose to get s job where she worked.

3. What did Gussie mean when she said, "I haven't had a good fight in a long time?" Gussie didnt have a fight since she was put in jail and she wants to fight again for Rose's rights.

Chapter 20

1. Explain what happened when Rose and Gussie went back to visit Mr. Moscovitz? When they went back there Rose stood up for herself and got her money. 3. Why do you think Gussie said she, "Doesn't approve of child labor?" She doesnt like when c hildren have to work hard jobs.

Chapter 21

1. Why did Jacob bring over a sewing machine? Jacob brought over the sewing machine so Rose could practice sewing.

2. Why did Jacob call Gussie a "Union Activist?"Jacob called Gussie that because she is always fighting for girl's rights.

3. What did Gussie mean when she said, "No, Papa, We fight a battle we cannot lose?" I think it has something to do with Gussie's work and how they could fire you tomorrow or Gussie doesnt want to marry yet or girl's rights.

Wednesday, February 1st Read chapters 22, 23 and 24 due Friday, February 3rd

Chapter 22 1. How did Gussie lose her job as a sample maker? She lost her job as a sample maker because she was late for work when she went to go help Rose get her pay.

2. Why didn't she seem upset about this? She wasnt upset because now she could help Rose.

3. What are deadlights? lights that lit the basement.

4. Describe the Triangle. It is very big with alot of people and alot of tables.

5. Why did Rose say that the job was too hard? Was she giving up too soon? Do you think Gussie will let Rose quit? Rose said the job was to hard because she cut her finger and i dont think Gussie will let her quit so soon.

Chapter 23 1. What is Yiddish?another languge. 2. Why does it seem like the other Roses don't like Gussie? Gussie said singing doesnt get you your pay. 3. What is a "nickelodeon?" A kind of a movie theater.

Chapter 24 1. Why did Rose leave Gussie to walk home by herself? The other rose told her not to. 2. What is the main idea of this chapter? the main idea of this chapter is that the Rose's invited Rose to the nickelodeon. 3. Why does Gussie keep fighting for union rights? Because she thinks it is right and everyone should get the same rights. 4. Why do you think Gussie is so serious? she is serious and head strong because she is in the union and follows the union rules and cares about other people more then herself.

Friday, February 3rd Read chapters 25, 26 and 27 due Monday, February 6th

Chapter 25 1. Why did Rose keep laughing throughout the movie? She was laughing because she never saw a moving movie before and she was so happy about it. 2. Why is Gussie working at the Shabbas? Her dad called the triangle shirt waist company the Shabbas.

Chapter 26 1. Why were Gussie and Rose so upset when Maureen showed up at work? Gussie and Rose were upset because Maureen should of been in school, not working. 2. Why did Rose actually "fight" with Maureen? How would you have handled it? Rose and Maureen were fighing because Talking wouldnt work. I would take something away from Maureen until she went back to school if talking didnt work.

Chapter 27 1. Why doesn't Rose like elevators? Rose doesnt like how it moves up and down. It makes her feel uneasy. 2. Why didn't Rose jump like her friends? Rose was scared to jump and if she did she would of died.

Monday, February 6th Read chapters 28, 29 and 30 due Wednesday, February 8th

Chapter 28 1. How did Rose get to the ground? Rose got to the ground because she jumped on top of the elevator.

Chapter 29 and 30 1. Why was Rose blaming herself for not being able to find Maureen or Gussie? Rose was blaming herself because she told Maureen to come up to the ninth floor and thats where the fire was. She was blaming herself about Gussie because Rose was the one that made her late for work and she had to go down to the ninth floor.

2. What did Gussie's dad mean when he said, "she waits, but not at home?" Gussie's dad said that because he knew she was dead.

Wednesday, February 8th Read chapters 31, 32 and Author's Note due Friday, February 10th

Chapter 31 1. Why did Maureen think they should stay in America? Muerrn thinks they should stay in america cuz they would never have a day as bad as this one. 2. What did Jacob explain when he saw Rose and Maureen? Jacob explained that he asked Gussie to marry him. 3. Why did Rose feel that it was important to work for a union when she gets another job? Rose thinks it is important because she wants to be like Gussie, fighting for whats right. 4. Why would having a union in the Triangle made a difference? A union in the triangle would be good because it would keep everything in order and make the place follow the law. 5. What do you think Rose will do next? I think Rose will get a new job and save for a trip back to see her ma and da. 6. Did you think this was a good book, why or why not? I think this was a good book because it showed a life that is hard and interseting.