Geraldine Moore The Poet Q and A 2

How does Mrs. Scott define poetry?

Mrs. Scott defines poetry as a way to express one's feelings and emotions.

Who destroyed Geraldine's knee socks?

Mrs. Watson's dog destroyed Geraldine's knee socks.

What do we know about Geraldine's character? Bring examples.

1.She is responsible and mature- she worries about how to pay the bills. 2. She is angry. She mutters to herself about the stupid dog. 3. She is sad. "Nothing lovely's been happening in my life." 4. She is considerate. She doesn't tell her sister that she hates tomato soup.

Who is now living with Geraldine?

After Geraldine's mom got sick, Anita (Geraldine's older sister) moved in with her.

What keeps Geraldine from concentrating on her schoolwork?

Geraldine can't concentrate on her schoolwork because she's worried about her future and the fact that she has nowhere to live.

What does Geraldine dream about?

Geraldine dreams about having a home of her own.

What has been Geraldine's mood lately?

Geraldine has been feeling sad and worried lately.

According to Geraldine, why can't she write a "pretty poem"?

Geraldine thinks she can't write a "pretty poem" because she's got nothing good to write about; nothing good has been happening in her life lately (or ever).

What does Geraldine think poems are usually like?

Geraldine thinks that poems are usually about happy, lovely things.

What was Geraldine feeling when she saw the furniture and boxes outside her building?

Geraldine was feeling sad, angry and upset because she understood that someone is being put out of his house.

What do her dreams tell us about her?

Geraldine's dreams tell us that she is a young girl who is concerned about her future and worried about what will happen next.

Where did the ironing board מגהץ , the sofa, and the other things on the street come from?

The items פריטים on the street came from Geraldine's apartment.

From Geraldine's comments about the people in her neighborhood, what can you infer about them?

They are poor and are having a hard time making ends meet.

Geraldine turns the squares and triangles in geometry class into....

little houses