Sam Walton, Made in America: My Story Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1: Learning to Value a Dollar

1. How does this book begin? What information does it give about Sam Walton and the purpose of this book?

2. What is known about Sam Walton's childhood? What did he learn during this time about one's ability to make money?

3. How did Sam help his family financially? What does he believe about the role of children in the family?

4. How is Sam's appreciation for the dollar further ingrained?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2: Starting on a Dime

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