Where does the story take place? Please describe., List two things the reader knows about George., What is an immigrant? Why is this relevant to the story?, What did George tell Mr. Cattanzara? How did Mr. Catatnzara respond?, Name one way that Mr. Cattanzara was different than other neighbors., Who is Sophie? What is her relationship with George? Does this change as a result of George's actions? HOW?, George is consumed with the idea of being respected. Why?, Why does George feel better as he walks throughout the neighborhood? What changed for him? How?, Describe the LIE that causes everything to change for George., Mr. Cattanzara's job is working as a "change-maker", How is this an ironic job for this neighbor?, George's last name, Stoyonovich, means "stuck in one place". Why do you think the author chose this as George's last name?, George is told by Mr. Cattanzara to "go buy a lemon ice". Why is he treating George like a child?, "George knew he looked passable on the outside, but inside he was falling apart". Please explain., At the end of the novel, George went to the library"counted off a hundred" and started to read. Why is this an important part of this short story?, Mr. Cattanzara says "George don't do what I did". What does this mean? Please explain with examples..

A Summer's Reading

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