Horatio Alger Worksheet

1. List three reasons why Horatio Alger's father was an important influence.

    

    

    

    

2. Briefly explain the controversy surrounding Horatio Alger's life, citing the specific example found in the CBS news story.

    

    

    

    

3. What is a rags to riches story?

    

    

4. What is the general plot line of a rags to riches story and what is another name for these types of tales?

    

    

    

    

    

5. What is the Horatio Alger Award?