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CHARACTER: Gilda
I. Autobiography
1. List 5 facts about Gildaís childhood and family.
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2. List 4 facts about Gildaís education from 1887-1892.
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3. Why did Gilda go back to living with her family instead
of Aunt Rosa?
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4. What jobs did Gilda try to do? Which one was successful?
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5. What 3 disturbing things happened in January of 1902?
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6. When did Gilda get married? Who did she marry?
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7. What made Gilda and her husband leave for America?
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II Travel Journal
Write a short summary of your characterís experience on his/her journey to America. The summary should include the following:
1. The living conditions/class
2. Your characterís feelings
3. People met on the trip who had an impact on your character
4. The type of meals/food that was eaten
5. Any illnesses and deaths encountered on the way
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