SOTC Test Flashcards
Narrator of the story, Elizabeth’s best friend
Margaret
Margaret’s mother
Lilian Baker
the town bully
Gordy Smith
Gordy’s brother who deserted from the army
Stuart
Gordy’s younger sister
June
Baby Brent’s mom, person who helped Stuart
Barbara Fisher
Gordy’s sidekicks
Toad & Doug
Gordy’s older brother who is in the military
Donald
Barbara’s son
Baby Brent
Margaret’s best friend
Elizabeth Crawford
Elizabeth’s older brother
Joe
Margaret’s older brother
Jimmy
Gordy’s abusive father
Mr. Smith
Setting of the story
College Hill, Maryland during WW2 (1944-1945)
Gordy’s fort and the place where Stuart was hiding
Gordy’s hut in the woods
boundary Elizabeth and Margaret weren’t allowed to cross
the train tracks
Why is Elizabeth angry that Stuart deserted from the army
She thinks it’s unfair that her brother had to go to war and Stuart doesn’t have to go. She called him a dirty deserter and a coward.
Who does Gordy tell the girls is hiding in the in the woods and why does he do this?
He says there’s a crazy man because he’s trying to keep the girls from finding out about Stuart.
Why does Margaret think war isn’t that bad?
Jimmy writes lighthearted letters home and her life hasn’t changed that much
What does it mean to desert from the army?
to leave without permission without the intention of returning
Why does Gordy feel responsible for Stuart?
Stuart had protected Gordy from their father
Why does Margaret have trouble believing Stuart is terrible for deserting?
She remembers that her brother, Jimmy, always liked Stuart and took up for him
What 2 things must Gordy agree to in order for the girls to keep Stuart’s location a secret
they will stop picking on the girls and the boys will rebuild the girls’ tree platform
Who is the dreaded 6th grade teacher?
Mrs. Wagner
In chapter 13, what new problem does the cold weather cause for Gordy and Stuart?
Stuart gets sick and Gordy has a hard time taking care of him
3 things Gordy does that seem out of character for the town bully
Takes care of Stuart even though he deserted,
Is kind and cared for June,
He tells Margaret he is sorry about Jimmy
What illness does Stuart get sick with?
pneumonia
Who is it that comes up with the plan to help Stuart? How does she justify it?
Margaret, she says that Barbara even likes him (Gordy)
Where does Stuart go to recover after he visits the doctor
Barbara’s house
What action do Margaret and Elizabeth witness that makes them admire Gordy?
Mr. Smith punches Gordy twice and Gordy doesn’t cry.
What happens when Lilian Baker finds Gordy and June in the woods?
Mrs. Smith makes excuses for Mr. Smith’s behavior and Mr. Smith yells and chases them off
What makes Stuart leave the Fisher’s house and go to confront his dad?
Gordy hasn’t visited for days and Stuart believes he’s being abused
Put the events in order
Stuart goes home, Mr. Smith beats Stuart, Mrs. Smith and the kids hide upstairs, Gordy calls for help, the neighbors call the police, Mr. Smith is arrested, Stuart goes to the hospital
How does Margaret’s mom find out she was helping Stuart?
Margaret admits she was helping him
What was the secret news that Barbara shared with the girls in Ch 28?
Stuart asked her to marry him
What happens to Gordy’s family?
they move to their Grandma’s house in North Carolina
