Make sure you've read the book before attempting to answer the questions. Print a copy of this assignment when you are finished.
Here's an excerpt to help with your review of the story.
Blue Willow
Gates, Doris
Readability: 6
Setting: Migrant farm workers
Age of Main Character: lO
"Janie watched him silently as he got into the truck and drove noisily away. Well, he was gone and with him five dollars of Dad's hard earned money. But he didn't say anything about them moving.
What if they never had to move againl What if Dad could find work right here that would last forever."
This story concerns a migrant farm worker and his family, their problems, joys, and unexpected happiness when they are finally able to locate permanently once again.
Blue Willow refers to a lovely, blue willow plate which is the only treasure ten-year old Janie is permitted to keep as they travel looking for work. Circumstances force her to give it up to a dishonest overseer, but it returns to its rightful place in their new home.
Questions:
1. What is this story about?
2. How did Janie lose her willow plate?
3. What happened so that the plate was returned to Janie?
4. Why is the Blue Willow plate important?
5. What possession do you treasure the most and why?
