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Small Steps: A Memoir on Overcoming Polio

Explore Peg's journey battling polio in this heartwarming memoir. Learn about her struggles, triumphs, and the inspiring small steps that led to recovery.

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Small Steps: A Memoir on Overcoming Polio

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  1. Jeopardy Choose a category. You will be given the answer. You must give the correct question. Click to begin.

  2. Choose a point value. Choose a point value. Click here for Final Jeopardy

  3. Vocabulary Characters Comprehension Quotes Potpourri Conflict 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 10 Point 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points

  4. This is the short form of poliomyelitis

  5. This is a metal tube-like machine that assists with breathing.

  6. This is a series of hot pack treatments and stretches.

  7. This is the name of the Hawaiian dance that Peg did.

  8. Examples would be a fever, uncontrollable muscle spasms, and paralysis.

  9. Why did drinking a milkshake cause conflict?

  10. Why did popping a wheelie cause a conflict?

  11. Why did Peg have “A Disappointing Trip”?

  12. What was one thing that caused conflict among all the roommates?

  13. What conflict was caused by the bear?

  14. Peg’s last name when she was a girl with polio

  15. Peg’s favorite doctor

  16. Peg’s brother who was a “gift” for Dorothy.

  17. Name the two different physical therapists-One at Sheltering Arms and one at University Hospital.

  18. Name each roommate at Sheltering Arms and tell one fact about each.

  19. List some of Peg’s symptoms of polio.

  20. What was the treatment like that Peg went through at University hospital?

  21. What were some of the “small steps” that Peg took toward recovery from polio?

  22. What were three things you learned about polio from reading Small Steps?

  23. What was the funniest event from the book and the saddest event?

  24. “You have polio. You will need to go to a special hospital for polio patients in Minneapolis.”

  25. “If something doesn’t change soon we’re going to lose her anyway. At least this way we’ll know we tried everything we could”

  26. “Don’t feel sorry for me. I like it here! I wouldn’t leave if they paid me!”

  27. “My brothers are building a ramp so I can get in and out of our house.”

  28. “Oh boy! We get to hear The Lone Ranger!”

  29. The full title and author of the story.

  30. 3 things that you think helped Peg recover from polio the most

  31. What year did this story take place?

  32. Why is this book considered a “non-fiction memoir”?

  33. This person is credited with developing the polio vaccine.

  34. Final Jeopardy Make your wager

  35. What was your favorite chapter and why?

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