Angelo's Saturdays

High School: Grades 9–12

Questions

Reading-Comprehension Questions

  1. Why did the Blandino family leave Sicily?
  2. How do Angelo's mother and his father explain and feel about Angelo's situation?
  3. What are some of the activities offered at Hull House?
  4. In what ways did Hull House make contributions to the community?
  5. Compare and contrast life in tenement apartments to life on Prairie Avenue.

Critical-Thinking Questions

  1. Did Angelo's family find a better life in Chicago? Why or why not?
  2. How did visits to Hull House affect Angelo's and Vito's lives?
  3. How are Angelo's and Vito's life experiences different?
  4. What do you think Angelo's and Vito's lives will be like in 15 years?
  5. If you were in Angelo's place what decisions would you make about your future?
  6. About your friendship with Vito?

Downloads (pdf)


back to top