Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from A Year Down Yonder

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Philco Radio - This is one of Mary Alice's cherished possessions.

Bootsie - This is a female house cat who quickly has to learn how to survive as a country cat. She lives in the cob house and, eventually, she gives birth to a kitten.

Halloween - Unlike in Chicago, this is a major event in Grandma's town, lasting weeks.

Burgoo - This is a stew made from whatever spare vegetables and meat happen to be available at the time.

The Christmas Program - This is performed every year at the high school....
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