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Chapter 1 1. What point of view is this story written in? It was written in first person which is being told by Margaret Rose.

2. Why were people ordered to go to the center of the __ship__? They were ordered because the __boat__ was tilting. It was tilting because everyone wanted to see the __Statue of Liberty__ and __moving__ to the center would __balance__ it out.

3. What was Margaret Rose's reaction to the Statue of Liberty (give details)? She was in aw of how big it was. She wanted to remember the date __February__ 18, 1911 because that was the date that would __mark__ the __start__ of her new __life__. Her heart swelled with hope and fear. She believes everything happens for a reason, that something __great__ was going to happen to her here.

4. Explain the last line of chapter __one__. From the phrase "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.." She was saying how shes exactly what the Statue of Liberty ordered.(tired, poor, huddled masses)

Chapter 2 1. Tell about the experience of landing in __Ellis Island__ through Margaret Rose's point of view. Margaret was worried the whole day that no one in her family would get __lost__ or get __hurt__ in the group of people. She also wanted to stay __away__ from anyone sick because she didn't want to catch anything so __close__ to __freedom__.

2. What happened to little Joseph? Joseph had a eye __infection__ and wasn't allowed in America and had to move __back__.

Chapter 3 1. What was the __problem__ in this chapter? The problem was who's going back with Joseph.

2. How are they planning on fixing it? The father was going to go back and when they had enough __money__ they we going to try __again__ and go back to America.

3. Describe what Grandma Dolan thinks of __children__? Margaret says that grandma didn't seem to like anything and was always cranky.

4. How would you feel if you were in this family? I would be very angry that they couldn't __help__ my brother and were forcing us to let a __child__ go on that horrible __boat__ __again__! i would be sad that all my brothers __freedom__ and __happiness__ went right down the toilet.

1/19/12 Chapter 4 1. What was it like for the Nolan's to get into this country? They had to wait for a long __time__ for their name to be called and when it finally was the man asked them many questions like their age, __work__.....etc and then they were finally done and they were Americans.

2. Why did Rose say that trumpets were playing in her head? She said that because entering america was like a grand entrance to her and even though there wasn't trumpets.

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? Ma did that because she over heard a conversation of a lady not being able to go to america because their ride wasn't there and because Mas ride wasn't either she needed to pretend Rose was her ride.

2. Why did Rose think that Ma was thinking they may have lost an opportunity to be together as a family? Rose thought that because Maureen said "If they would pay for your ride back we all could've gone back with Joesph and Pa." Ma was thinking that she was right and that they missed an opportunity of being together.

3. What is meant by, "The streets of America were paved in gold?" Why does Rose believe that this is true at this time? What she means is that in America you start a new life and get more wealthy. Also there was a police man who gave her family coins.

Chapter 6 1. What was the reaction they got when they reached Patrick's house? The wife and the kid did not like them and almost shut the door right in there faces. but Patrick realized it was them and stopped her from closing the door in her face and hugged Ma tightly! :) 2. What is the main idea of this chapter? The main idea was the Nolan's getting to the house and meeting the other family. Even though the other family's mom and kids don't like them and that there was a mix up with the note they still get to stay there until the dad comes home.

1/22/12 Chapter 7 1. What is an outdoor privy? It is a bathroom that is outside of the house. Its like an out-house. 2. Give examples of what about Patrick's house gives Rose dread. An example is the sisters saying that Rose and her family smell. Another is the sisters and the mother saying that they are going to cost them a lot with extra people.

Chapter 8 1. Why was Ma so unhappy with Uncle Patrick? She was unhappy because he used to go to a __Catholic__ Church in Ireland and now that he is in America he suddenly changes to a __Lutheran__ Church.

2. "Ma put on her shawl with the flourish of a matador," - what does this mean? I t means that ma put on her shawl or scarf around her head/neck quick and with as much force as a matador (a bullfighter).

Chapter 9 1. Why didn't Ma want to waste the breakfast food? She thought that wasting it would be rude and make the people who cooked it feel bad also she told the others that people in Ireland are starving and that they should be thankful they have food to eat.

2. What was the tension that was hanging over them like a "swinging sword?" T he tension was that they were arguing earlier about going to the masses and that Uncle Patrick acted like everything was fine when they came back, but they were still mad about it.

3. Why do you think Ma apologized to Patrick? I think she apologized for two reasons one being that if he was mad at her he could easily tell them to leave and two she realized she was overreacting and she didn't really have the right to tell him what Church to go to.

Chapter 10 1. Trudy said the the girls were crampin' her style with her beau - what does this mean? It means that she was feeling cramped and had no where to be alone with her beau or boyfriend.

2. What is Rose's idea to help her family? Why did she think this was important? Roses idea to help the family is to get a job of her own. She thought this was important because she did the math and knew how long it would take before her father was back, she also thought that this is how to repay Uncle Patrick, Elsa and their daughters and son for letting them stay at their house.

1/24/12 Chapter 11 1. Where did Rose try and find a job and why was she rejected? Rose tried to find a job at a place where you make shoes and she was rejected because she didn't know what to do and she was a "greenhorn" and they didn't respect her.

2. What is the difference between a peddler and a petaler? A peddler is a person who tries to sell things and a petaler is a person who makes roses.

3. What is a "greenhorn?" A "greenhorn" is a person who is an immigrant and just got off the boat.

4. Do you think it was right for Rose to nod that she knew how to make roses? No, because that man seemed to have a lot of ladies on his staff and sounded like he would be happy to have her also she lied and it will take longer for her to get that trust back.

Chapter 12 1. What was the main idea for this chapter? Rose was trying to make flowers but wasn't doing very well because she lied and he fines out and she has lost her trust with him but he still gives her the job. Then her new friend Tessa taught how to make roses. Also the man touched her and her friend told her to NOT let him do that because he isn't to be trusted!

2. What questions do you have? Why can't she let him touch her shoulder? What is he planning to do? How can Roses friends dad not have a good job if he has so much knowledge?

Chapter 13 1. Why were mother and Elsa arguing? Rose was gone late and Elsa wasn't happy about were she worked because it's not a good place and isn't really being much honor. Also ma was still mad about them not going to the masses and was still letting out her anger from a while ago.

2. Do you think Rose should continue working at the sweatshop? Why or why not? No, because her boss is kind of creepy and he should keep his hands to himself. Also it really isn't good pay and if they could accept her someone else has to too.

3. What does "despicable" mean found on page 87? It means to be despised or to be hated or your disgusted in the person.

4. What does the last paragraph of this chapter mean? It means that Rose is saying things about them that is just proving their opinion that they had of her in the beginning.

Chapter 14 1. Why was Tessa so upset with Rose? Tessa was mad because Rose was taking the work home and was getting more doe then usual so Tessa wasn't getting as much money and it looks like Rose is a better employee then she is.

2. What would you have done? I would have be looked for a new job because of how everyone was so mad at me, but in case i didn't get one i would just stay because she even said in the beginning she was there to work and make money not friends. She took the job to help support her family.

3. What do you predict will happen in the next couple of chapters? I think that Tessa is going to sabotage Roses job somehow so that she gets the money again. Also i think that Roses family will will get in a bigger fight with Uncle Pat's family and they are going to have to move.

1/27/12 Chapter 15 1. Why did Ma ask Rose if she enjoyed her walk? She asked that because she wanted to make it seem like it was just a stroll for some air to Elsa.

2. Why do you think Rose was so argumentative to Maureen? She was so argumentative to Maureen because she just wanted to jump right in and start making them and the wires ended up all over the floor and she didn't wasn't to lose any because she thought Mr. Moscovitz would know how many he gave her and if she came back with a few missing he would subtract that from her pay.

3. Why did Trudy scream, "I just want to die?" She screamed that because her beau, boyfriend, saw Rose, Ma, and Maureen working and thought he thought they where running a sweatshop in the house and thought he would never want to marry her now.

4. Why do you think that Ma didn't stop Maureen from fighting? Ma didn't stop Maureen from fighting because she thought that Hildegarde deserved it.

Chapter 16 1. What would you have done if you were Uncle Patrick? If i was Uncle Patrick i think i would've had to throw them out because they attacked my daughter and just made chaos. Even though i would have done that i still would have also if i was Maureen have done what she did, they weren't nice from the start at least the Nolan's family was trying to be nice that girl deserved it!

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 was tired and sad that she didn't have her family together. Also i think know she don't have her husband to lean her head on and to help her so she doesn't have to cry.

3. Why did Da think it was so important to bring his family to America? he thought it was important because he toke his brother as an example on how he could go to America with only $20 and could go from a dockworker to a politician.

4. Why did Rose feel so strongly about staying in America? Rose wanted to stay in America so badly because she isn't the kind of person to give up so easily and know that she has a job she thinks maybe it isn't so hard in America.

5. Do you think it was a good idea that Maureen also stayed? Why or why not? I think it was a good idea for Maureen to stay because i don't think Rose could have been able to be all alone in America she would need company and help.

6. Why did Rose make promises that she knows she couldn't keep? She made the promises to make her mom let her stay in America.

Chapter 17 1. Describe Mr. Garoff's room that he rented to the girls. It was square with a woodstove and a table. It had a dark room int he back with a bed and a cot in the main room but it looked like someone slept there. Rose described it as a little like a closet.

2. Do you think this will be a good place for the girls to live? Why or why not? Yes because its warm and its a stable place to live, but no because she should just go back to Uncle Pat's place like she promised.

3. Describe Gussie? Do you think she will end up being a good friend, why or why not? I think she will end up being their friend because she seems like a warm welcoming person she invited them to tea and she seemed way less rude the Elsa and her daughters.

Chapter 18 1. Why did Rose go to the sweatshop on Monday morning? Rose went to work in the morning because she wanted to get payed and show him she can do this job.

2. What made Rose go back? Mr. Moscovitz told her if she comes back at eight he would give her her pay.

3. What lesson do you think she learned? You cant trust someone without getting to know them and if someone says that the first sentence they learned was "keep you hands to yourself please" take it as a warning not to let him touch you.

4. What do you think will happen in the next chapter? I think Rose will quite her job and work at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factor.

Chapter 19 1. What strike is Gussie talking about? Why is she telling Rose the stories of the strike? Shes telling Rose because she wants to convince her to fight for your rights.

2. Why did Gussie talk to Rose about a sewing machine? She talked to Rose about it because she wanted to give her a job and she needed to be able to use the sewing machine.

3. What did Gussie mean when she said, "I haven't had a good fight in a long time?" She means she hasn't stood up to anyone in a long time.

Chapter 20 1. Explain what happened when Rose and Gussie went back to visit Mr. Moscovitz? He didn't want them there, but Rose put up a good fight and told him that she could have him arrested and that hes probable cheated some others too. He was scared she was giving the girls ideas and gave her her jacket and three dollars.

2. Why do you think that Rose became very strong and tough with Mr. Moscovitz? Rose probable became very strong because she was on her own know and Gussie made a good point that if she didn't stand up to him she would never get her money and people will just keep pushing her around.

3. Why do you think Gussie said she, "Doesn't approve of child labor?" Maybe she thought that kids should enjoy being kids and if they work they wont ever get a good education as needed.

Chapter 21 1. Why did Jacob bring over a sewing machine? Jacob brought the sewing machine for two reasons Gussie needed a strong man to carry it and he was helping Rose learn how to use it.

2. Why did Jacob call Gussie a "Union Activist?" He did that because she wont stop until everything is fair and everyone has equal rights.

3. What did Gussie mean when she said, "No, Papa, We fight a battle we cannot lose?" Gussie means that there is no way to lose the battle the other side doesn't have a good point.

2/2/12 Chapter 22 1. How did Gussie lose her job as a sample maker? Gussie lost her job because she went with Rose to get Roses money and was late to work. Also her letter never got to her boss so her was even more mad and fired her.

2. Why didn't she seem upset about this? She probable wasn't upset because Rose and her got justice and she got to put up a good fight or at least got to watch one.

3. What are deadlights? Thick pieces of glass set on the ground to let light into anything below.

4. Describe the Triangle. It's filled with long tables placed close together, with double rows of sewing machines going all the way from one to the other end.

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 too hard because she sewed right through her finger tip. I think Rose was giving up way too soon because it's your first day and usually she doesn't give up so easily so i was kind of surprised and disappointed. I don't think she will let Rose quit because she went through all this work and wasn't going to let her quit because of something that would have happened eventually.

Chapter 23 1. What is Yiddish? Yiddish is a language that is spoken mainly by Jews.

2. Why does it seem like the other Roses don't like Gussie? The other Roses don't like Gussie because she is to uptight and boring also they think she talks to much about the union. They don't want Gussie to go to the movies with them.

3. What is a "nickelodeon?" I think it is kind of like a movie theater.

Chapter 24 1. Why did Rose leave Gussie to walk home by herself? Rose left because she wanted to walk home with her new friend Rose and Rose didn't want Gussie there.

2. What is the main idea of this chapter? The main idea was that Rose went home with her new friends and was so excited about going to the nickelodeon that she didn't even think of Gussie and if she care if she just left.

3. Why does Gussie keep fighting for union rights? She keeps fighting because she wants everything to be right and for everyone to have equal rights.

4. Why do you think Gussie is so serious? I think she is so serious because you know how some people say that war changes you? Well in don't think her fight with the government changed her to much, but i think it did make her think of things in a different way. Also i think you have to be serious about what you do if you want to be able to put up a good fight against the government.

2/5/12 Chapter 25 1. Why did Rose keep laughing throughout the movie? Rose kept laughing because of excitement and that she has never seen anything like that before.

2. Why is Gussie working at the Shabbas? Gussie worked at the Shabbas because she needed the extra money because now they don't pay her as much because she works on floor nine now instead of floor eight.

Chapter 26 1. Why were Gussie and Rose so upset when Maureen showed up at work? They were so upset because they both didn't believe that a child should be working. That they should be in school learning.

2. Why did Rose actually "fight" with Maureen? How would you have handled it? Rose actually fought with Maureen because she was trying to she her who's boss and i would have not fought with her literally, but i would have stood my ground as an adult.

Chapter 27 1. Why doesn't Rose like elevators? Rose doesn't like elevators because she isn't used to the movement and doesn't like to be smushed in there.

2. Why didn't Rose jump like her friends? Rose didn't jump because she saw all the others not being able to make it and the height also scared her.

Chapter 28 1. How did Rose get to the ground? Rose grabbed onto the elevator cable and slid down to the top of the elevator and when other girls started landing next to her she screamed for help when seeing a fireman. Then when the elevator fell from the weight of the other girls it stopped in front of the opening of the door and was helped out by a fireman.

Chapter 29 and 30 1. Why was Rose blaming herself for not being able to find Maureen or Gussie? She was blaming herself because she thought they had died and that it would be her fault because she let Maureen work there, the day of the fire and she got Gussie in trouble for being late, so she was moved to the floor of the fire.

2. What did Gussie's dad mean when he said, "she waits, but not at home?" He knew she was died and was saying "she waits" as in at the morgue.

Chapter 31 1. Why did Maureen think they should stay in America? She thought they should stay in America because nothing worse then that could happen to them.

Chapter 32 1. What did Jacob explain when he saw Rose and Maureen? He explained how he got out and that he proposed to Gussie.

2. Why did Rose feel that it was important to work for a union when she gets another job? She thought it was important because there will always be someone to protect you and probable to honor Gussie.

3. Why would having a union in the Triangle made a difference? It would make a difference because people would probable stand up to things they thought were wrong in the world.

End of book 1. What do you think Rose will do next? Rose will probable go back to Uncle Patrick until she can get a house of her own and i think she will look for a new job and also work in the union.

2. Did you think this was a good book, why or why not? I think this is an amazing book because it gives great descriptions that make you feel apart of the story and the plot of the book definitely fit my interests. :)