26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie dePaola True and False
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Tomie's family lived in the house at 26 Fairmount Avenue since he was born.

False

The big hurricane that hit Meriden, Connecticut, occurred in 1938 when Tomie was four years old.

True

The brook near Tomie's backyard was called Harbor Brook and it was polluted by factories.

True

Tomie's brother, Buddy, was at home with him when the hurricane hit.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator had only Italian relatives living in Massachusetts and the Bronx, New York City?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator had three different grandmothers, all of whom were called Nana?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Italian great-grandmother was called Nana Fall River?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Irish grandfather requested to be called Grandpa instead of Tom?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator spent time with Nana Upstairs every Saturday?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator mistakenly ate laxatives, thinking they were chocolates, causing an unpleasant experience for Nana Upstairs?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first-ever full-length animated movie by Walt Disney?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator witnesses a boy floating down the stairs with an umbrella due to a strong gust of wind during a storm?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator had a fondness for fictional movie stars like Shirley Temple and Mae West?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mrs. Crane, Carol's mother, seeks refuge at the narrator's home during the hurricane?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator and family went to see Snow White on a Sunday?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's family gathers with neighbors, sprinkles Holy Water, and watches the storm from their apartment during the hurricane?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The movie Snow White began with a newsreel, a coming attraction, and finally the feature presentation?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The eye of the hurricane is observed before the storm resumes, and the family reads a story until the hurricane finally ends?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator was captivated by the scene where Snow White sings a song about wishing for her prince to come?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The construction of the narrator's new house was not affected by the hurricane?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's brother was not affected by the Evil Queen's appearance in the movie?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's extended family comprises both Irish and French relatives?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The new house has a view of East Peak with Castle Craig on top?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue began construction in 1939?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's best friend during the hurricane is named Carol?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's family sprinkles Holy Water on Mrs. Crane to calm her down during the hurricane?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator reflects on the significance of 1938 and the construction of their new house began in the same year?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The new house that is completely destroyed by the hurricane is located in a different neighborhood?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie dePaola had a positive reaction to the movie 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The discrepancies between the movie 'Snow White' and the true story frustrated Tomie

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's family's house construction was delayed due to a dispute with the builder

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The family's disappointment with the unfinished house was felt particularly during Easter

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's father's friends helped to finish the construction of the house

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The city's decision to build Fairmount Avenue presented an unexpected challenge for Tomie's family

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The family's innovative solution to the challenge of Fairmount Avenue was building a walkway to the house

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The progress on the house included the completion of the roof and interior walls

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie aspired to become an artist

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Johnny Papallo's gift of blue chalk had a significant impact on Tomie

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The blank walls in the house inspired Tomie's artistic ambitions

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie dePaola's reaction to the movie 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' was indifferent

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's dad allowed him to draw on the walls as long as he stopped when the plasterers came.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie gave each family member a special corner in the kitchen for his drawings.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's drawings on the walls were never covered by plaster.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The city's actions caused distress to Tomie's parents during the backyard project.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie started school in 1940.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie walked to school alone on the first day.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's parents did not convince him to return to kindergarten.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie and his brother burned off the overgrown vegetation in the backyard with the help of neighbors and friends.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's dad emphasized the importance of burning on a windy day to prevent the fire from spreading.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carol Crane was not involved in the backyard project.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text mentions the family's engagement in home projects but not the challenges they faced.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's experiences at school and his enthusiasm to learn to read are not depicted in the text.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Evil Queen ordered the huntsman to take Snow White into the woods to be killed, and the woods looked just like Hemlock Grove.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's mother left with the narrator's brother because he was scared of the movie 'Snow White'?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's father stayed with the narrator to watch the movie 'Snow White'?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's mother left with other mothers who also left with their kids because they were afraid of the trees in the movie 'Snow White'?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's new Uncle Wiggly game was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Morin?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Morton Downey, the singer on the radio, was the narrator's father's first cousin?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's new house had a black metal cutout of a tree branch with a silhouette of a squirrel sitting on it?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The real stairs of the new house were ready when the narrator's family moved in?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The oilcloth tablecloth at Tom and Nana's house had pineapples and other fruit on it?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue was the narrator's wonderful home?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's family moved to Wallingford for a day to avoid being in the way during their house move?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The radio announcer counted down to 'Happy 1940' for the New Year celebration?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's new house was number 26 on Fairmount Avenue?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator and Buddy ran out to Uncle Charles's car at the end of the story?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The big kitchen table at Tom and Nana's house was covered with an oilcloth tablecloth?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's new house was located on Highland Avenue?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The protagonist's mother uses a hose to save the house from burning down during a fire incident?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The aftermath of the fire leads to the hiring of an old Italian man with a horse and plow to fix the burned backyard?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A heavy rainstorm causes the backyard to turn into muddy streams, flooding the street and creating significant damage?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The city needs to redo the whole street due to the mess caused by the flooding, resulting in a setback for the protagonist's family?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The protagonist learns about guardian angels and asks for help, resulting in the rain stopping and the frozen mud allowing work on the house to resume?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The interior stairs at 26 Fairmount Avenue are finally built, marking significant progress in the house's construction?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The family celebrates their last Christmas on Columbus Avenue, with the protagonist receiving gifts like an Uncle Wiggly game and a harmonica?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Christmas party is emotional, with neighbors expressing their fondness for the family and their home?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The parents attend a New Year's Eve Dance, leaving the protagonist and his friend in the care of a neighbor for their own party?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The story captures the family's journey as they eagerly anticipate moving into their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue after the festive season?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrative is filled with moments of resilience, optimism, and community bonds as the family navigates challenges and eagerly anticipates new beginnings?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The family enjoys a traditional Christmas dinner at Tom and Nana's house, with a sense of excitement building for their imminent move to 26 Fairmount Avenue?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie dePaola was excited about sharing a room with his brother, Buddy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's grandfather assured him that his drawings would always be there under the plaster and wallpaper.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The city's scraping of dirt from the street made the need for a wall more urgent.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie left kindergarten on the first day because he was told they wouldn't learn to read until first grade.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's family and neighbors burned off the overgrown backyard with precautions to prevent the fire from spreading to the house.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's mother convinced him to return to kindergarten by explaining the consequences of not passing and not being able to learn to read.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The book gives a glimpse into the early life of the author, Tomie dePaola, and his experiences with family, school, and neighborhood.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Evil Queen used laces and a comb before the poisoned apple in the true Snow White story?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's strong desire to learn to read is a recurring theme throughout the text, showcasing his determination and enthusiasm for education.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Disney version mixes up elements from 'Snow White' and 'Sleeping Beauty'?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story provides insight into the challenges and joys of growing up in the 1930s, with a focus on family, community, and personal growth.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The street in front of the house is lowered, causing distress to the family?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's father planned a 'backyard project' to clear the overgrown backyard and plant grass.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The house's interior walls are made of plasterboard?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's father left it to his mother to handle the situation when the school called about Tomie leaving kindergarten.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator is given permission to draw on the plasterboard walls?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomie's family had to rush back home when the school called about Tomie leaving kindergarten.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator plans to draw family members in specific corners of the living room?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The family's disappointment with the unfinished house was felt particularly during Easter?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Mr. Johnny Papallo's gift of blue chalk had a significant impact on Tomie?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The family's innovative solution to the challenge of Fairmount Avenue was building a walkway to the house?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator was captivated by the scene where Snow White sings a song about wishing for her prince to come?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator's family gathers with neighbors, sprinkles Holy Water, and watches the storm from their apartment during the hurricane?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The narrator had a fondness for fictional movie stars like Shirley Temple and Mae West?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Childhood Memories and Home Projects

  • Tomie asked his parents if he could draw his family on the walls, and his dad agreed with the condition that he stops when the plasterers come.
  • Tomie decided to give each family member a special corner in the living room for his drawings.
  • His drawings were eventually covered by plaster, but his grandfather assured him that they would always be there underneath.
  • The family planned a backyard project to clear the overgrown weeds and grass, but the city scraped more dirt away from the street, causing distress to Tomie's parents.
  • In 1939, Tomie started school and wanted to learn to read so that he wouldn't have to wait for his mom to read stories to him.
  • On the first day of school, he walked to school alone, but when he learned that he wouldn't learn to read until first grade, he walked back home.
  • His parents convinced him to return to kindergarten, even though he didn't like it.
  • The family started the backyard project, and Tomie and his brother helped burn off the overgrown vegetation with the help of neighbors and friends.
  • Tomie's dad emphasized the importance of not burning on a windy day to prevent the fire from spreading to the house.
  • The text also mentions the involvement of Carol Crane in the backyard project.
  • The text highlights the family's engagement in home projects and the challenges they faced due to external factors such as city development and natural disasters.
  • Tomie's experiences at school and his enthusiasm to learn to read are also depicted.

Childhood Memories and Frustrations

  • The narrator is bothered by the differences between the true Snow White story and the Disney adaptation
  • The Evil Queen used laces and a comb before the poisoned apple in the true story
  • The Disney version mixes up elements from "Snow White" and "Sleeping Beauty"
  • The narrator expresses frustration at the movie's deviations from the true story
  • The narrator's family faces delays and challenges in building their house
  • The house remains unfinished due to a dispute with the builder
  • The family eagerly anticipates living in their new home
  • The street in front of the house is lowered, causing distress to the family
  • The father's friends step in to help finish building the house
  • The house's interior walls are made of plasterboard
  • The narrator is given permission to draw on the plasterboard walls
  • The narrator plans to draw family members in specific corners of the living room

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Explore the themes of family engagement in home projects and frustrations due to external factors in two different texts. One text focuses on a family's involvement in various projects at home, while the other text delves into the discrepancies between a classic tale and its Disney adaptation along with challenges faced during house construction.

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