Using Vocabulary

Fill in each blank with the best word.

1. She _______________ the cover for my book report.
   (designer      designed      Depression)
2. It was hard to find work during the _______________.
   (design      Depression      dyed)
3. She _______________ the wool for the rug.
   (died      did      dyed)
4. Cape Breton Island music is known _______________.
   (career      famous      internationally)
5. He didn’t know fiddle lessons would lead to a _______________.
   (internationally      portrait      career)
6. I wish someone would _______________ my talent!
   (design      cover      discover)

Comprehension Questions

1. How did Lillian Burke change the way Chéticamp women hooked their rugs?
2. Why did rug hooking become important during the Great Depression?
3. Elizabeth Lefort could hook quickly. What else could she do that made her a success at rug hooking?