Turtle in Paradise By: Jennifer Holm 1. In the book Turtle in Paradise what did Kermis say Buddy could have if he died? All his marbles p. 26 2. In the book Turtle in Paradise what does the Sears catalog say monthly payments on the Bellewood could be? $30.00-$45.00 p. 57 3. In the book Turtle in Paradise what flavor ice cream did Turtle get from Jimmy? Sugar Apple p. 49 4. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is “Old Sour” made of? Key lime juice, salt, and hot peppers p. 85 5. In the book Turtle in Paradise who is “Old Ropes”? An old time sponger p. 70 6. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is the Diaper Gang’s #3 rule? Always duck p. 46 7. In the book Turtle in Paradise why is Nana Philly’s piano crumbling? Termites p. 76 8. In the book Turtle in Paradise what kind of game is Klee-Klee? Tag p. 53 9. In the book Turtle in Paradise whose idea was the Diaper Gang? Ira’s p. 83 10. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is the name of the house kit model Turtle and her mother want to buy? Bellewood or #3304 p. 9 11. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is the name of Slow Poke’s boat? The Lost Love p. 61 12. In the book Turtle in Paradise how many mothers on the island want the secret formula? Every last one of them p. 29 13. In the book Turtle in Paradise how did Aunt Minnie say Sadiebelle got the paper dolls Turtle had? Sadiebelle stole them from Minnie p. 52 14. In the book Turtle in Paradise why can’t Turtle stay with her mother? Mrs. Budnich say children are noisy and she can’t abide noise. P. 9 15. In the book Turtle in Paradise where did Turtle tell Jimmy the nickel was when she bought ice cream? In the bottom of her can p. 49 16. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is leche? Cuban coffee with a lot of milk p. 58 17. In the book Turtle in Paradise how did Buddy know Turtle wasn’t from Key West? She talks funny and wears shoes p. 23 18. In the book Turtle in Paradise why does Turtle think old people are cranky? How can you be happy if you know you are going to die soon? P. 29 19. In the book Turtle in Paradise why doesn’t the Diaper Gang take care of good babies? Because there ain’t no such thing p. 29 20. In the book Turtle in Paradise to whom does Turtle turn for advice about getting a job? Kermit p. 57 Turtle In Paradise Chapter 1 Rotten Kids 1. In chapter 1 what is the windshield covered with? (wadded bits of wet newspaper) 2. Mr.Edgit talks about a lot of things in chapter 1 but what is it that he talks mostly about ? hair serum that he’s selling that’s going to make him rich. 3. What is the hair serum that Mr. Edgit is selling called ? Hair Today 4. How did Sylvia Decker get Turtle into trouble? She gave her her doll and told her mom that Turtle stole it 5. Why couldn’t Turtle stay with Archie? Archie lived in a rooming house with a bunch of other men, not a good place for a young lady. 6. Where was Turtle sent? Key West Fl to live with her aunt Minerva. 7. What is Turtles mother’s favorite song? Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries Chapter 2 Paradise Lost 1. What catches Turtles eyes as she gets to Key West? The green peeping out everywhere 2. Mr. Edgit was driving around trying to find what place? Curry Lane 3. What was painted on the beat up child’s wagon? Will Wurk For Candy 4. What does the dog that is on the porch with the child in the beginning of the story look like? Dachsund with a German Shephard.. tiny body with a big head 5. What is the Turtles cousin’s dog name? Termite 6. Why did Turtle’s mother send her to live wither aunt? She has a new job and the lady doesn’t like children. 7. What is Turtles cousin’s name?Beans 8. What color is Turtle’s eyes and what do they tell about her? Gray as soot, she sees things just as they are. 9. What color are Turtles’ mothers eyes? Soft blue , she sees things as kittens and roses. Chapter 3 Lucky as an Orphan 1. What is one of the walls covered with in Turtles room at her aunts? Funny pages from newspapers (Krazy Kat, Terry and the Pirates , Flash Gordan Little Orphan Annie 2. Why did Turtle mom get her a cat? One night she woke u p and a rat was nibbling on her hat. They lived with the Talbots and their room was right next to the pantry. 3. What happened to Smokey? Why does he look so bad? Some boys lit her tail on fire. 4. Why does Kermit have to take naps? He had rheumatic fever and developed a weak heart. 5. What is the diaper gang? What do they do?They watch babies, bsd ones. They get paid in candy 6. What are the rules of the diaper gang? No girls allowed, keep your rag clean, always duck, and never tell anyone the secret formula for diaper rash. Chapter 4 Conch Telegraph 1. What does Aunt Minnie fix Turtle for breakfast? Thick toast with something green and slimy smeared on top of it ---Alligator pear on Cuban bread … Avacodo.. 2. What comes down from the shelf as Turtles is getting a glass? A scorpion 3. How does mom kill the scorpion? She picks up a rolling pin from the counter and brings it down hard on the scorpion. 4. What does Archie sale? Encyclopedias 5. What is the name of the first baby they pick up? Pudding 6. What is wrong with Pudding? His mother spoils him. She picks him up everytime he cries. 7. Why don’t they want to let girls into the gang? Because girls always want to pick up babies every time they cry. 8. How do they stop Pudding from crying? Kermit lays a blanket on the gound. They put the baby in it and wrap in very tight. 9. Why is the baby called Pudding? Mrs. Lowe thought she was getting fat from eating too much banana pudding, but turns out she was pregnant 10. What do they say is wrong with Pudding? He is teething 11. What does Slow Poke tell them to try on Pudding to ease the teething? Whiskey Chapter 5 1. How old is Buddy? Four 2. What can buddy never find? His pants 3. Where is Minnie’s husband? In Matecumbe working on roads. 4. Which rule does Too Bad forget and what happens? He forgets rule number 3 always duck and baby Carlos tinkles in his face. 5. What flavor icecream does Turtle ask for? Strawberry 6. What flavor does she get? Sugar apple 7. Turtle in Paradise 1. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What is the name of the club the boys run? (the Diaper Gang pg. 27) 2. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What does the Diaper gang have a secret formula for? (diaper rash pg. 28) 3. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What does Jimmy sell? (ice cream pg. 48) 4. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” Who gives Turtle a job? (Slow Poke pg. 60) 5. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What is a wrecker? (a person that salvages cargo from a ship after it wrecks and before it sinks pg. 76-77) 6. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” Who is Nana Philly? (Turtle’s grandmother pg. 80) 7. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” Who is Ms. Sugarapple? (a teacher pg. 84) 8. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” How did turtle get her name? (Her mama said she had a hard shell pg. 99) 9. In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What does Nana Philly do with the first bowl of mild toast Turtle makes her? (she knocks it on to the floor pg. 106) 10.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What was stolen off of Aunt Minnie’s front porch? (Turtle’s shoes pg. 113) 11.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” Why does Aunt Minnie get mad at Smokey and say he has to go? He keeps getting into her laundry pg. 115) 12.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What gets into Aunt Minnie’s night gown and stings her? (scorpion pg. 120) 13.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” Where does Smokey go live when Aunt Minnie says he has to go? (With Ms. Bea and Nana Philly pg. 124) 14.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What does Smokey fall through at Nana Philly’s house? (The termite eaten piano pg. 125) 15.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What was in the cigar box inside the piano? (a gold coin and a map pg. 126) 16.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” whose boat did the children take to follow the map? (Johnny Cakes pg. 132) 17.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” To whom did the map belong? (Black Caesar pg. 137) 18.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What kind of treasure did the children find? (gold coins pg. 138) 19.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What happened when the children tried to leave the island with the treasure? (They found that the boat was missing pg. 146) 20.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” How do Conch kids know a storm is coming? (the clouds are low and the sea foams pg. 149) 21.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” Who rescues the children from the island? (Slow Poke and Ollie pg. 156) 22.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” How much was the pirate treasure worth? ($20,000 pg. 159) 23.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What did the Diaper Gang buy with their treasure money? (a new wagon pg. 160) 24.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” Who comes to see Turtle after she is rescued from the island? ( her mama and Archie pg. 164) 25.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” Where does mama and Archie tell turtle they are moving? (Georgia pg. 171) 26.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What did Archie do when Turtle and her mama went to say goodbye to their family? (He took Turtle’s treasure money and hopped a boat to Cuba. pg. 174) 27.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” While Turtle is crying because Archie left, what does Pork Chop invite her to do? (join the Diaper Gang pg. 176) 28.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” where do Turtle and mama end up living? (on Curry Lane with their Conch family pg. 176) 29.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” who is the author? (Jennifer Holm cover) 30.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” what does Archie do for a living? (He is a traveling salesman pg. 5) 31.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What does Turtle’s mom do for a living? (She is a house keeper pg. 8) 32.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” When Turtle’s mom begins working for a lady that does not like children, where does turtle have to go live? (Key West with Aunt Minnie pg. 11) 33.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” who is Minerva Curry? (Turtle’s Aunt Minnie pg. 17) 34.In the book “Turtle in Paradise,” What is turtle’s cat’s name? (Smokey pg. 19) Questions for Turtle in Paradise 1. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is the name of the man who drives Turtle to her aunt’s house? Mr. Edgit pg. 3 2. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is the secret formula the Diaper Gang uses to cure diaper rash? Cornstarch Pg. 161 3. In the book Turtle in Paradise who is the worst baby the Diaper Gang ever had? Pudding pg. 34 4. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is the name of one of the comics Turtle loves? Little Orphan Annie, Terry and the Pirates, or Flash Gordon pg. 59 5. In the book Turtle in Paradise why isn’t Kermit allowed to run fast? He had rheumatic fever so he has a weak heart pg. 26 6. In the book Turtle in Paradise what do people from Key West call themselves? Conchs pg. 37 7. In the book Turtle in Paradise what is Turtle’s grandmother’s name? Nana Philly pg 80 8. In the book Turtle in Paradise what does Nana Philly knock to the floor when Turtle tries to give her lunch? A Bowl of Milk Toast pg. 106 9. In the book Turtle in Paradise who’s treasure were the kids looking for? Black Ceasar’s treasure pg. 126 10. In the book Turtle in Paradise who forgot to put throw in the hook so the boat wouldn’t float away? Pork Chop pg. 140 Turtle in Paradise Reading Bowl Questions 2012-2013

1. In the book Turtle in Paradise, who is the author? a. Jennifer L. Holm 2. In the book Turtle in Paradise, in what year does this story take place? a. 1935 (p. 1) 3. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what truth does Turtle know about kids? a. Kids are rotten (p.3) 4. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what is the name of Little Orphan Annie’s dog? a. Sandy (p.7) 5. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what child movie star did Turtle not like? a. Shirley Temple (p.8) 6. In the book Turtle in Paradise, where did Turtle and her mother dream about getting a house from? a. Sears mail order (p.9) 7. In the book Turtle in Paradise, on what street in what city does Aunt Minnie live? a. Curry Lane, Key West, Florida (p.13-14) 8. In the book Turtle in Paradise, how does Turtle describe her hairstyle? a. It’s cut in a short bob with bangs, like a soup bowl turned upside down. (p.17) 9. In the book Turtle in Paradise, why was Turtle sent to live with her Aunt Minnie? a. Mrs. Budnick, who Turtle’s mom is housekeeper for, doesn’t like children. (p.19) 10. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what happened to Turtle’s cat to make him look so bad? a. Some boys lit her tail on fire (p.23) 11. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what is the Diaper Gang? a. A group of boys that watch “bad babies” for payment of candy (p.28) 12. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what is an alligator pear? a. Avocado (p.32) 13. In the book Turtle in Paradise, Slow Poke had a boat deck piled high with black blobs. What were they? a. Sponges (p.39) 14. In the book Turtle in Paradise, where is Beans’ dad working? a. In Matecumbe working on the highway (p.43) 15. In the book Turtle in Paradise, where does Turtle claim her nickel is to pay for the ice cream? a. In the bottom of her can – under the ice cream (p.49) 16. In the book Turtle in Paradise, why does Kermit have to take naps in the afternoon? a. He has heart problems (p.55) 17. In the book Turtle in Paradise, why does Slow Poke say that everyone has such funny nicknames? a. It’s just the Key West way (p.70) 18. In the book Turtle in Paradise, according to Mrs. Soldano, what is in a bollo (boy00h)? a. Black-eyed peas, garlic, pepper, and a few other secret things (p.74) 19. In the book Turtle in Paradise, where did Nana Philly get her piano? a. Her daddy was a wrecker and he saved it from a sinking ship. (p.76) 20. In the book Turtle in Paradise, according to Beans, how is Nana Philly related to Turtle? a. She’s her grandmother (p.80) 21. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what kind of soup did Aunt Minnie serve when Uncle Vernon came home? a. Turtle soup (p.99) 22. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what did Nana Philly do with the meal that Turtle made her for lunch? a. Threw it on the floor (p.107) 23. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what was in Aunt Minnie’s nightgown that made her act like she was going crazy? a. A scorpion (p.119) 24. In the book Turtle in Paradise, who takes Smokey the cat when Aunt Minnie kicks him out of her house? a. Nana Philly (p.124) 25. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what did Turtle find in the old piano at Nana Philly’s house? a. A coin and a treasure map (p.126) 26. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what did Turtle and the gang find on the little key (island) used by the spongers? a. Black Caesar’s trunk of gold (p.138) 27. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what song does Turtle start to sing while they are in the cabin during the hurricane? a. Shirley Temple’s “On the Good Ship Lollipop” (p.152) 28. In the book Turtle in Paradise, who rescues the kids from the island after the storm? a. Slow Poke (p.156) 29. In the book Turtle in Paradise, how much was the pirate treasure worth? a. $20,000 (p.159) 30. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what happened to Turtle’s portion of the money from the treasure? a. Archie (Turtle’s mom’s new husband) stole it and left town (p.170) 31. In the book Turtle in Paradise, where do Turtle and her mom end up living? a. With Aunt Minnie and her family (p.177) 32. In the book Turtle in Paradise, what truth does Turtle learn in the end about kids? a. Not all kids are rotten (p.177)