Granddaddy's Turn, A Journey to the Ballot Box

What genre is this book?

• fantasy

• fairy tale

• historical fiction

• science fiction

The story is being told from whose point of view?

• Michael

• Granddaddy

• The deputy

• Michael's Grandmother

What does it mean to have "patience"?

• to go to a hospital

• to do something is a fast way

• to be happy

• to wait calmly for something to happen

Why did Granddaddy put on his suit?

• They were going to church.

• They were going to vote.

• He liked to dress up everyday.

• They were going to a wedding.

How does Michael's granddaddy feel when he goes to vote?

• He is nervous.

• He is proud and excited.

• He is scared.

• He feels sick.

Where did Michael think they were going?

• To the county fair.

• To the grocery store.

• To a baseball game.

• fishing

Why did the deputy not let granddaddy vote?

• granddaddy could not read

• granddaddy was not being patient

• granddaddy was talking in line

• granddaddy was in the wrong line

How does Michael feel about his granddaddy?

• He admired him.

• He thought he was funny.

• He didn't listen to him.

• He thought he worked too much.

What is the author's purpose for writing this story?

• all of these

• to entertain using events from the past

• to give information about history

• to show how the past and present are similar and different

When the boy is old enough to vote, what does he take with him?

• his driver's license

• his wallet

• a picture of Granddaddy

• a book to show he can read