No Promises in the Wind Ch. 1-5 – Flashcards
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In what decade does the story take place?
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1930's
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In what city does the Grondowski family live?
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Chicago
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Howie is important in Josh's life because both boys share a love for...
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music
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Who are the railroad bulls?
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men who club off free riders from the trains
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What did Howie toss in the boxcar right before he died?
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his banjo
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Josh had to do this when he and Joey were starving.
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dig through garbage cans
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What did a group of boys do to Joey and Josh once they left the farmhouse?
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took the bag of potatoes the farmer and his wife gave the boys and beat them up
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Who helps the boys get to Louisiana?
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Lonnie
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Why are they traveling to Louisiana?
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To get a job at a carnival; Bessie (a waitress) told Lonnie and the boys that her cousin may be able to give them a job.
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Who owns the carnival?
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Pete Harris
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What is the biggest attraction at the carnival?
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Emily, as "Bongo" the clown
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Where is Lonnie Bromer from?
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Omaha, Nebraska
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Why does Lonnie decide to help the boys?
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His son, Davy, died and he feels responsible. He wants to try and help out others because he feels obligated due to his guilt over his son's death.
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Who helps Josh and Joey get settled in at the carnival?
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Edward C (for courage) Kensington
