11. Where was George Washington's home?____________________________________
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12. What were some of the interesting things the Allens saw at the Smithsonian
Institution? ________________________________________________________________
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13. When did George Washington resign from the Army? ____________________________
Describe the uniform he wore in the Army.____________________________________
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14. While George Allen was in Washington's house, he "felt more related than ever." Why?
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15. On page 34, everyone is telling George Allen what a good job he had done
and how he had tried hard. Is George willing to give up? _______ What does this
tell you about what kind of person he is? ___________________________________
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16. When George Allen was in the attic, he found something very important.
What was it? ____________________________________________________________
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17. What was the title of the book where George Allen found the answer he
was looking for? __________________________________ What was the author's
name? ______________________________ When was it written?
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18. What did Grandma have to cook for George for breakfast? ______________________
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19. Now that George has his answer, do you think he will continue to look for
more information? ________ What kinds of things do you think he will want to
know? __________________________________________________________________
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20. Read the summary on the back cover. Write your own summary below.
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