A story about George and his struggles with work, money, girls, hopes and dreams, his neighbourhood and his
Each week I will be adding questions and writing assignments based on this story. Please check
and make sure that you are keeping up with the class.
Questions for pages 14 and 15
1. Explain why George had left school and how he felt about it.
2. What did George think of doing to rectify the situation and what excuses did he find which
stopped him rectifying the situation?
3. What does George look like and how do you know this?
4. Why doesn't George have a job?
5. Where do his father and sister work and what is their financial situation?
6. Briefly describe George's daily routine.
7. Why do you think George lies to Sophie regarding his reading?
8. What did George do to overcome his boredom?
9. Describe George's neighbourhood in the evenings when George went out for his walk.
Questions for pages 16 and 17
1. George wandered in the neighbourhood. What does the word wander tell us about George?
2. "Saving it till the last ... George walked for blocks." This sentence tells
us how important the park was for George. Describe what George did and how he felt in the park.
3. What differences are there between his neighbourhood and the park?
4. Describe Mr. Cattanzara.
5. How does the New York Times compare with the newspapers Sophie sometimes brought home?
6. What does the reading of the New York Times newspaper tell us about Mr. Cattanzara?
7. What connection is there between Cattanzara and George and how does George feel about Cattanzara?
8. Who else in the story shows an interest in George?
9. In the first conversation between Mr. C and George why does George feel embarrassed?
10. Why do you think George says, "I'm reading a lot to pick up my education"?