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August 21, 2008

Golden Sower Review

Fair Weather
by Richard Peck

Name______________________         Teacher__________________________        Date_____________                    

Answer the following questions.   Some are multiple choice; others are short answer.

1. What is the genre of this book? Circle your choice.
                          Science Fiction                          Realistic Fiction         
                          Mystery                                     Fantasy
                          Historical Fiction                       Informational

____2. What caused life to change in the Beckett family?
                          a. Granddad received a wire from his brother Bob.
                          b. Papa received a call from his uncle Herbert.
                          c. Mama received a letter from her sister Euterpe.

____3. Why has Granddad upset about the invitation?
                          a. He was expected to go with the children.
                          b. It didn't include him.
                          c. He had to pay for his own trip.

____4. How did Rosie let her parents know what was happening in Chicago?
                          a. She telephoned them.
                          b. She sent them post cards.
                          c. She sent them telegraphs.

____5. What was the purpose of Euterpe's letter?
                          a. She invited Mama and the children to the Chicago fair.
                          b. She wanted Mama to know she moved to New York City.
                          c. She just wanted to say hello.

____6. What did Granddad really want to see in Chicago?
                          a. Al Jolson's moving picture show
                          b. Bufflao Bill's Wild West Show
                          c. The Sears Tower

____7. Who was Lillian Russell?
                          a. A lady sharpshooter in Buffalo Bill's show
                          b. One of the best ladies in Chicago society
                          c. A famous singer that Granddad named his horse after.

____ 8. What were the children surprised to find out about Granddad?
                          a. Granddad knew Lillian Russell
                          b. Granddad didn't like Chicago
                          c. Granddad and Buffalo Bill knew each other

____9. What did the children and Granddad find when they reached Euterpe's home?
                          a. She was rich but was not willing to spend her money.
                          b. She was rich and spent lots of money.
                          c. She was rich but her servants were taking advantage of her.

10. Tell what Mama thought of Lottie's friend Everett.    (Write at least 2-3 complete sentences.)

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11. Tell about a Fair you have been to.   If you haven't been to a fair, tell what you think it would be like to be at one.   (Write at least 2-3 complete sentences.)

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____12. How would your rate this book?
                            a. Leave it!
                            b. Not great
                            c. OK
                            d. Liked it.
                            e. Loved it!!!!

PLEASE TURN THIS REVIEW FORM IN TO MRS. LONG or MRS. COOK.

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