Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco
Directions: Read Pink and Say, by Patricia Polacco or click on the image below to watch a video narration of the book. When finished, answer the provided questions below.
In this very heartfelt book, which is based on a true story, two Union soldiers, who after being separated from their units, become friends as they attempt to rejoin the Union troops.
Check for Understanding:
During what war does Pink and Say take place?
What side did Pink and Say fight for?
Who did Say mention he shook hands with?
Why did Pink say they had to go back to the war?
What did Say say would give them away to the Confederate soldiers?
Where did the train take them?
What happened to Say at Andersonville Prison? What happened to Pink?
Based on what you read in the book, what can you tell about Andersonville Prison?
During what war does Pink and Say take place?
What side did Pink and Say fight for?
Who did Say mention he shook hands with?
Why did Pink say they had to go back to the war?
What did Say say would give them away to the Confederate soldiers?
Where did the train take them?
What happened to Say at Andersonville Prison? What happened to Pink?
Based on what you read in the book, what can you tell about Andersonville Prison?