1. a) How old is Leonard McCracken?
b) For how many years has Mr. McCracken been retired?

2. How has Mr. McCracken survived for so many years on his own resources?

3. Define thrift as used in the article.

4. How does Mr. McCracken view debt?

5. Why do you think most Americans do not have the same view as Mr. McCracken on thrift and debt?

6. What do you think of Mr. McCracken's belief that you should work even when jobs are hard to find?

6. Today's article is a Human Interest story. A human interest story is a feature story that discusses a person or people in an interactive and/or emotional way. It presents people and their problems, concerns, or achievements in a way that brings about interest or sympathy in the reader or viewer. Was this human interest story of interest to you? Explain your answer.