1. Using situations in Julie's Summer, write about how the depression affected Julie's life. How might her life have been different, had her parents owned property?

2. Did other parts of the world experience the Great Depression? How were other countries affected by it?

3. When Julie sneaks out to go to the class reunion with Chance, the people there were square dancing. What can you find out about the historical development of the square dance?

4. There was no minimum wage law during the Depression. Research the development of that law. What did it do? How would it affect Julie today in a similar situation?

5. Analyze the relationship between Floyd Perry and Julie. What changes occur in their relationship? Why? How does Julie change?

6. Analyze the relationship between Chance Cooper and Julie. How does their relationship develop? Why is Julie fascinated by Chance...