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Teacherbot 17 Aug, 00:42:52
  1. Hooverville (p. 3) - a shantytown or makeshift community of homeless people during the Great Depression.
  2. Orphanage (p. 5) - a residential institution for the care and education of orphans.
  3. Amos (p. 9) - a biblical name meaning “carried by God.”
  4. Lavatory (p. 12) - a room or compartment with a toilet and washbasin; a bathroom.
  5. Matron (p. 15) - a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school, college, or other institution.
  6. Mission (p. 18) - a building or group of buildings used for religious purposes, typically run by a religious organization.
  7. Hoover flag (p. 21) - a slang term for an empty pocket turned inside out, symbolizing poverty during the Great Depression.
  8. Raggedy (p. 24) - shabby or in poor condition, especially clothing.
  9. Brakeman (p. 27) - a railroad worker responsible for assisting with the coupling and uncoupling of train cars.
  10. Foster home (p. 30) - a temporary residence for children who are unable to live with their biological parents.