Questions and Answers
What did Sally use to collect her money?
How much money did Sally have to spend on a miracle?
What did Sally want to buy with her money?
What was the well-dressed man's reaction to Sally's request?
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What did Sally say her brother needed to be saved?
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Why did Sally go to the drug store?
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What emotion did Sally display during her conversation with the pharmacist?
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What did Daddy mean when he said, 'Only a miracle can save him now'?
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Sally's brother, ______ was very sick.
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Sally went to her ______ to get her piggybank.
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Sally tied the coins in a ______ scarf.
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The pharmacist was talking to another ______ when Sally arrived.
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Sally finally got the pharmacist's attention by banging a coin on the ______ counter.
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Sally's family couldn't afford the ______ surgery to save her brother.
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The well-dressed man asked Sally what kind of ______ her brother needed.
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Sally answered that she had a dollar and ______ cents to spend on a miracle.
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Study Notes
Story Overview
- Sally is an 8-year-old girl whose family is struggling with her little brother Georgi's severe illness.
- The family cannot afford the expensive surgery needed for Georgi’s recovery.
Sally's Initiative
- Overhears parents discussing Georgi's dire condition, leading to disappointment and determination.
- Checks her piggy bank, totaling a precise amount of one dollar and eleven cents after three careful counts.
- Leaves the apartment to seek help, driven by the desire to buy a “miracle” for her brother.
Encounter at the Drugstore
- Sally approaches the pharmacist but struggles to gain his attention amidst his conversation.
- Attempts various ways to get noticed, ultimately banging a coin on the counter.
- Inquires about purchasing a miracle to save Georgi, expressing her desperation and innocence.
Meeting the Well-Dressed Man
- A well-dressed man, Dr. Carlton Armstrong, steps in to engage with Sally.
- He inquires about the specifics of the miracle desired and Sally’s available funds.
- Upon learning she has a dollar and eleven cents, he acknowledges it as the price of the miracle needed for Georgi.
Resolution
- Dr. Armstrong, recognizing the situation, takes Sally to her home to meet her brother and parents.
- Performs the surgery at no cost, showcasing kindness and compassion.
- Georgi recovers and returns home, leading to a discussion among the parents about the miraculous event.
Themes and Messages
- The story highlights a child's innocence and faith in seeking help for family.
- It underscores the significance of community and altruism when faced with hardship.
- The narrative concludes with a reflection on the true cost of a miracle, which is emblematic of love, faith, and selflessness.
Story Overview
- Sally is an 8-year-old girl whose family is struggling with her little brother Georgi's severe illness.
- The family cannot afford the expensive surgery needed for Georgi’s recovery.
Sally's Initiative
- Overhears parents discussing Georgi's dire condition, leading to disappointment and determination.
- Checks her piggy bank, totaling a precise amount of one dollar and eleven cents after three careful counts.
- Leaves the apartment to seek help, driven by the desire to buy a “miracle” for her brother.
Encounter at the Drugstore
- Sally approaches the pharmacist but struggles to gain his attention amidst his conversation.
- Attempts various ways to get noticed, ultimately banging a coin on the counter.
- Inquires about purchasing a miracle to save Georgi, expressing her desperation and innocence.
Meeting the Well-Dressed Man
- A well-dressed man, Dr. Carlton Armstrong, steps in to engage with Sally.
- He inquires about the specifics of the miracle desired and Sally’s available funds.
- Upon learning she has a dollar and eleven cents, he acknowledges it as the price of the miracle needed for Georgi.
Resolution
- Dr. Armstrong, recognizing the situation, takes Sally to her home to meet her brother and parents.
- Performs the surgery at no cost, showcasing kindness and compassion.
- Georgi recovers and returns home, leading to a discussion among the parents about the miraculous event.
Themes and Messages
- The story highlights a child's innocence and faith in seeking help for family.
- It underscores the significance of community and altruism when faced with hardship.
- The narrative concludes with a reflection on the true cost of a miracle, which is emblematic of love, faith, and selflessness.
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Sally wants to help her sick brother Georgi by using her piggybank savings for his expensive surgery. Can she make a difference?
