Why does George quit school?
He does it on an impulse/ lost patience
How do we know that the neighborhood was a poor one?
The sidewalks were broken.
Where did Sofie work?
In a cafeteria in the Bronx
Why did George go to the park?
To escape reality/ to think about a better life/ the American Dream
Why does Mr. Cattanzara whistle?
He's impressed that George is planning to read 100 books.
Why does George lie?
He wants respect.
Why did the people in the neighborhood become kind and friendly to George?
Mr. Cattanzara had spread a rumor about him reading 100 books
What did Sofie give George because he was reading?
An allowance/ one buck a week
Why did George skip going to the park?
He felt good about himself so he didn't need to escape reality.
Why did Mr. Cattanzara drink?
He wanted to escape his reality... a sad life
Why did George close his eyes when Mr. Cattanzara spoke to him?
He was ashamed and couldn't bear it. He knew Mr. Cattanzara knew he was lying.
Why did Mr. Cattanzara spread the rumours?
He cared about George and wanted to motivate him to pick up his education.
What is the metaphorical meaning of the words "change maker"?
Mr. Cattanzara changed George's life.
What is the meaning of the title?
George was reading his own life in the summer.
Why does Mr. Cattanzara want to give George 5 cents for a lemon ice?
To let George know that he's acting like a child by lying.
