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What is the name of Kit's best friend?
What is the name of Kit's best friend?
Ruthie
What did Kit and Ruthie write for Kit's dad?
What did Kit and Ruthie write for Kit's dad?
newspaper
What did Kit's dad give her every night when he came home from work?
What did Kit's dad give her every night when he came home from work?
real newspaper
How did Kit type, and what did she use to correct her mistakes?
How did Kit type, and what did she use to correct her mistakes?
What is the significance of Ernie Lombardi to Kit and Stirling in the text?
What is the significance of Ernie Lombardi to Kit and Stirling in the text?
What does Kit offer to show Stirling, and why is it significant?
What does Kit offer to show Stirling, and why is it significant?
How does Stirling respond to Kit's comment about Ernie Lombardi and his size?
How does Stirling respond to Kit's comment about Ernie Lombardi and his size?
What does Kit notice about Stirling's eyes, and what does this reveal about him?
What does Kit notice about Stirling's eyes, and what does this reveal about him?
- How did the father try to shield the children from the family's financial struggles during the Depression?
- How did the father try to shield the children from the family's financial struggles during the Depression?
- What potential consequence did the family face due to their mortgage during the Depression?
- What potential consequence did the family face due to their mortgage during the Depression?
- Why might the brother not be able to attend college during the Depression?
- Why might the brother not be able to attend college during the Depression?
- How does the brother rationalize the hardships to the sister during the Depression?
- How does the brother rationalize the hardships to the sister during the Depression?
- What emotions does the sister experience regarding the uncertain future during the Depression?
- What emotions does the sister experience regarding the uncertain future during the Depression?
- Why does the brother confide in the sister about the family's situation during the Depression?
- Why does the brother confide in the sister about the family's situation during the Depression?
- How does the sister feel about being informed about the family's situation during the Depression?
- How does the sister feel about being informed about the family's situation during the Depression?
- How does the daughter react when she confronts her father about the family's situation during the Depression?
- How does the daughter react when she confronts her father about the family's situation during the Depression?
- What is the overall depiction of the family's situation during the Depression?
- What is the overall depiction of the family's situation during the Depression?
What does Kit decide to do after her accident with Mrs. Howard?
What does Kit decide to do after her accident with Mrs. Howard?
What is the title of the article Kit writes for her dad?
What is the title of the article Kit writes for her dad?
Why does Charlie advise Kit against giving the newspaper to their dad that day?
Why does Charlie advise Kit against giving the newspaper to their dad that day?
How does Kit feel about the blame placed on her after the accident?
How does Kit feel about the blame placed on her after the accident?
What does the incident with Mrs. Howard and the broken teacup lead Kit to reconsider?
What does the incident with Mrs. Howard and the broken teacup lead Kit to reconsider?
What does Kit's response to the accident reflect?
What does Kit's response to the accident reflect?
What is the theme highlighted by the incident and Kit's reaction?
What is the theme highlighted by the incident and Kit's reaction?
What suggestion is made regarding financial troubles?
What suggestion is made regarding financial troubles?
How does Kit feel about the idea of strangers living in their home?
How does Kit feel about the idea of strangers living in their home?
Where does Mother plan to move Kit to make room for boarders?
Where does Mother plan to move Kit to make room for boarders?
Who tries to console Kit about having to move to the attic?
Who tries to console Kit about having to move to the attic?
Who does Mother plan to have stay as paying guests?
Who does Mother plan to have stay as paying guests?
How does Kit feel about having to share her room with Stirling?
How does Kit feel about having to share her room with Stirling?
What is Kit upset about regarding the attic?
What is Kit upset about regarding the attic?
What does Uncle Hendrick struggle with?
What does Uncle Hendrick struggle with?
What does Mother propose to earn money?
What does Mother propose to earn money?
What concerns does Kit's father express about the plan?
What concerns does Kit's father express about the plan?
What does Mother discuss logistics about regarding the plan?
What does Mother discuss logistics about regarding the plan?
How does Kit feel about the attic after inspecting it?
How does Kit feel about the attic after inspecting it?
Explain Kit's approach to facing problems and her attitude towards worrying about them.
Explain Kit's approach to facing problems and her attitude towards worrying about them.
What serious problem does Kit's family face?
What serious problem does Kit's family face?
Why does Kit stay up all night?
Why does Kit stay up all night?
Who does Kit's father go to meet in hopes of finding a new job?
Who does Kit's father go to meet in hopes of finding a new job?
Who does Kit confide in about her father's job loss and share her list of money-saving ideas with?
Who does Kit confide in about her father's job loss and share her list of money-saving ideas with?
What do Kit and Ruthie discuss regarding the family's financial situation?
What do Kit and Ruthie discuss regarding the family's financial situation?
What are Kit and Ruthie hoping for in relation to her father's job situation?
What are Kit and Ruthie hoping for in relation to her father's job situation?
What are the consequences of Kit's father struggling to find a new job?
What are the consequences of Kit's father struggling to find a new job?
Who visits Kit's mother and quizzes Kit on trivia without even saying hello?
Who visits Kit's mother and quizzes Kit on trivia without even saying hello?
What are the central themes in the story as depicted in the text?
What are the central themes in the story as depicted in the text?
How does the text portray Kit's determination and concern?
How does the text portray Kit's determination and concern?
What idea does Mother propose to earn money, and how does the family react to it?
What idea does Mother propose to earn money, and how does the family react to it?
What is the significance of the family's decision to take in boarders?
What is the significance of the family's decision to take in boarders?
What does the story depict about the family's efforts during difficult times?
What does the story depict about the family's efforts during difficult times?
Who agrees to move to the sleeping porch to accommodate boarders, and what does this reflect about the family?
Who agrees to move to the sleeping porch to accommodate boarders, and what does this reflect about the family?
What does the family start preparing the house for, and why?
What does the family start preparing the house for, and why?
How does the text portray Mother's determination to find a solution to the family's financial struggles?
How does the text portray Mother's determination to find a solution to the family's financial struggles?
What does Ruthie suggest they will have to hope for in their difficult situation, and what is Kit's response to this suggestion?
What does Ruthie suggest they will have to hope for in their difficult situation, and what is Kit's response to this suggestion?
What does Kit understand about the family's financial situation, and what concerns does she express to Ruthie?
What does Kit understand about the family's financial situation, and what concerns does she express to Ruthie?
What modern-day challenges does Kit highlight in comparison to the olden days, and what does she contemplate doing if the money runs out?
What modern-day challenges does Kit highlight in comparison to the olden days, and what does she contemplate doing if the money runs out?
What does Ruthie think their family will have to hope for, and why does Kit find the idea of it so appealing?
What does Ruthie think their family will have to hope for, and why does Kit find the idea of it so appealing?
How does Kit feel about moving to the attic initially?
How does Kit feel about moving to the attic initially?
Who tries to comfort Kit about moving to the attic, and how?
Who tries to comfort Kit about moving to the attic, and how?
What does Kit feel when her mother shows little interest in fixing up the attic?
What does Kit feel when her mother shows little interest in fixing up the attic?
What does Kit discover in the attic, and how does she feel about it?
What does Kit discover in the attic, and how does she feel about it?
How does Kit feel about the drastic changes happening in her life?
How does Kit feel about the drastic changes happening in her life?
Who does Kit find in the attic, and how does the interaction make her feel?
Who does Kit find in the attic, and how does the interaction make her feel?
How does Kit feel about decorating the attic?
How does Kit feel about decorating the attic?
What is Kit's attitude towards the attic after she starts planning something for it?
What is Kit's attitude towards the attic after she starts planning something for it?
What does Kit enjoy about being in the attic?
What does Kit enjoy about being in the attic?
Explain the impact of the Great Depression on the Kittredge family and millions of Americans, including the hardships they faced and the coping mechanisms they resorted to.
Explain the impact of the Great Depression on the Kittredge family and millions of Americans, including the hardships they faced and the coping mechanisms they resorted to.
Discuss Kit's transformation of the attic and its significance in relation to the theme 'Changes Can Be Good' and the broader context of overcoming the Depression.
Discuss Kit's transformation of the attic and its significance in relation to the theme 'Changes Can Be Good' and the broader context of overcoming the Depression.
Explain the historical context provided in the text, including the economic boom of the 1920s, the widespread ownership of radios, and the growth of the automobile industry.
Explain the historical context provided in the text, including the economic boom of the 1920s, the widespread ownership of radios, and the growth of the automobile industry.
Describe the dangerous and illegal act of 'riding the rails' and its significance as a means for many people to travel the country in search of work during the Depression.
Describe the dangerous and illegal act of 'riding the rails' and its significance as a means for many people to travel the country in search of work during the Depression.
Discuss the attitudes of Kit and her mother towards the impact of the Depression, including Kit's wish for a modern-day Robin Hood and her mother's emphasis on hard work, resourcefulness, and hope.
Discuss the attitudes of Kit and her mother towards the impact of the Depression, including Kit's wish for a modern-day Robin Hood and her mother's emphasis on hard work, resourcefulness, and hope.
Explain the significance of the text in providing a glimpse into the hardships faced by the Kittredge family and millions of Americans during the Great Depression.
Explain the significance of the text in providing a glimpse into the hardships faced by the Kittredge family and millions of Americans during the Great Depression.
Discuss the transition of American companies from making war supplies to consumer goods in the 1920s and its role in shaping the economic landscape.
Discuss the transition of American companies from making war supplies to consumer goods in the 1920s and its role in shaping the economic landscape.
Explain the significance of the stock market as an indicator of the economy's health and its portrayal in the text.
Explain the significance of the stock market as an indicator of the economy's health and its portrayal in the text.
Discuss the various coping mechanisms adopted by people during the Great Depression, including planting gardens, raising animals for food, recycling, and making things they couldn't afford to buy.
Discuss the various coping mechanisms adopted by people during the Great Depression, including planting gardens, raising animals for food, recycling, and making things they couldn't afford to buy.
Explain the impact of the Depression on businesses and banks, and its broader implications for individuals and families.
Explain the impact of the Depression on businesses and banks, and its broader implications for individuals and families.
Discuss the significance of Kit's attic transformation in relation to the broader theme of resilience and adaptation during the Great Depression.
Discuss the significance of Kit's attic transformation in relation to the broader theme of resilience and adaptation during the Great Depression.
Explain the broader historical context provided in the text, including the economic boom of the 1920s, the widespread ownership of radios, and the growth of the automobile industry.
Explain the broader historical context provided in the text, including the economic boom of the 1920s, the widespread ownership of radios, and the growth of the automobile industry.
- What were the consequences of the 1929 stock market crash on Black Tuesday?
- What were the consequences of the 1929 stock market crash on Black Tuesday?
- What derogatory term was used to refer to the shacks built by homeless people for shelter during the Great Depression?
- What derogatory term was used to refer to the shacks built by homeless people for shelter during the Great Depression?
- Who was President during the Great Depression and lost the confidence of many Americans due to his lack of action and belief in letting business correct itself?
- Who was President during the Great Depression and lost the confidence of many Americans due to his lack of action and belief in letting business correct itself?
- When was the lowest point of the Great Depression, marked by high unemployment and a bleak future?
- When was the lowest point of the Great Depression, marked by high unemployment and a bleak future?
- Who was elected president in November 1932, bringing hope for change and a way out of the Depression?
- Who was elected president in November 1932, bringing hope for change and a way out of the Depression?
- Despite the hardships of the Great Depression, how did people seek to escape their troubles?
- Despite the hardships of the Great Depression, how did people seek to escape their troubles?
- What was the initiative taken by the International Apple Shippers Association in 1930 to help unemployed workers?
- What was the initiative taken by the International Apple Shippers Association in 1930 to help unemployed workers?
- What characterized the Great Depression as a time of social change and economic hardship?
- What characterized the Great Depression as a time of social change and economic hardship?
- What led to the imbalanced economy of the 1920s, ultimately contributing to the Great Depression?
- What led to the imbalanced economy of the 1920s, ultimately contributing to the Great Depression?
- What were some of the struggles faced by families during the Great Depression?
- What were some of the struggles faced by families during the Great Depression?
- How did the 1929 stock market crash affect investors and the overall economy?
- How did the 1929 stock market crash affect investors and the overall economy?
- What was the significance of President Hoover's lack of action during the Great Depression?
- What was the significance of President Hoover's lack of action during the Great Depression?
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Study Notes
Kit's Family Faces Financial Hardship
- Kit is a practical girl who believes in solving problems rather than worrying about them.
- Kit's family faces a serious problem when her father loses his job.
- Kit stays up all night worrying about their financial situation and decides to make a list of ways to save money.
- Kit's mother reveals that her father has gone to meet a business friend in hopes of finding a new job.
- Kit confides in her friend Ruthie about her father's job loss and shares her list of money-saving ideas.
- Kit and Ruthie discuss the family's financial situation and the potential consequences of her father not finding a new job.
- Kit and Ruthie hope for her father to find a new job soon to alleviate the family's financial struggles.
- Despite her father's efforts, he struggles to find a new job, leading to disappointment for Kit and her family.
- Kit's mother receives a visit from Uncle Hendrick, who is known for his sour mood and abrupt behavior.
- Uncle Hendrick quizzes Kit on trivia without even saying hello, showcasing his difficult personality.
- The family's financial hardship and the uncertainty of Kit's father finding a new job are central themes in the story.
- The text portrays Kit's determination to help her family through their tough times and her concern for their financial future.
The Great Depression: A Time of Economic Hardship and Social Change
- In the 1920s, stock values rose and people made significant profits, but some investors bought stocks on credit and the economy became imbalanced.
- The 1929 stock market crash on Black Tuesday led to a dramatic drop in stock prices, causing many investors to lose everything.
- The crash resulted in widespread economic suffering as businesses and banks shut down, and people lost their jobs.
- Families who were once comfortable found themselves with nothing, and many had to rely on charity for basic necessities.
- Children also suffered during the Great Depression, with some being unable to afford lunch and struggling to stay awake in school.
- Homeless people built shacks for shelter, and these communities were derogatorily referred to as "Hoovervilles" after President Hoover.
- President Herbert Hoover's lack of action and belief in letting business correct itself lost him the confidence of many Americans.
- In 1930, the International Apple Shippers Association tried to help unemployed workers by selling them apples, but this initiative was short-lived.
- Despite the hardships, people sought ways to escape their troubles, such as listening to radio shows and watching movies in theaters.
- The year 1932 marked the lowest point of the Great Depression, with high unemployment and a bleak future, until Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in November.
- Roosevelt's election brought hope for change and a way out of the Depression, although not all Americans supported him.
- The Great Depression was a time of economic hardship and social change, with widespread suffering and a search for relief and escape.
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