Tuesday May 17, 2011

Here are the questions for To Kill a Mockingbird:
To Kill A MockingbirdQuestions Ch. 1
1) What is the function of the retelling the Finch family history at the beginning of the book?
2) What techniques are used to establish a feeling of mystery in the first chapter?
3) Who is the narrator? Give details.
4) Site details which establish the setting of the novel.
5) Contrast Dill’s family situation with the Finches’.

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Questions Ch. 2

1) What satirical points are being made about education through Scout’s experiences in school?
2) Why does Scout explain Walter Cunningham’s situation to Miss Caroline?
3) What is your opinion of Miss Caroline? Why?

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Questions Ch. 3

1) Give examples of the contrast between Scout and Jem.
2) Contrast Burris Ewell with the other children.
3) What advice does Atticus give Scout?
4) What compromise was made?
5) Give evidence of Atticus’s goodness and wisdom from this chapter.

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Questions Ch. 4

1) What do Jem and Scout decide to do with the pennies that they find in the tree?
2) What characteristics of the children are revealed through the Boo Radley game?
3) Why is Scout truly afraid to play this game?

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Questions Ch. 5

1) What functions does Miss Maudie Atkinson serve in the novel?
2) Although Atticus is a firm disciplinarian, the children are essentially happy about his discipline. Why?

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Questions Ch. 6

1) What is significant about the town’s conclusion regarding the disturbance at the Radley place? Who was blamed? Why?
2) Why did Jem decide to go back to the Radley place? What does this tell you about his relationship with Atticus?

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Questions Ch. 7

1) List all of the articles that Jem and Scout have found in the tree.
2) What do you begin to suspect about the Radley household?
3) Why do you think that Mr. Nathan Radley put cement into the hole in the tree?
4) Why do you think that Jem had been crying?

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Questions Ch. 8

1) How do the people and the community in general react to the fire at Miss Maudie’s house?
2) What characteristics does Miss Maudie show following the fire?

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Questions Ch. 9

1) What can be deduced about the character of Atticus from his defense of Tom Robinson?
2) Contrast Aunt Alexandra with Atticus.
3) How does Atticus hope to prevent Jem and Scout from catching the disease of most people in Maycomb?
4) What is Scout’s first example of adult injustice?

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Questions Ch. 10

1) What is the symbolic meaning of the Mockingbird?
2) How do Jem and Scout feel about Atticus after he performs his heroic deed?
3) How does the rest of the community feel about Atticus?
4) How does Atticus react toward the attention given toward him after the heroic deed?

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Questions Ch. 11

1) Why does Jem get angry wtih Mrs. Dubose?
2) As the nature of Mrs. Dubose’s affliction is discovered, what do we warn about her character?
3) What does Jem gain from his experience with Mrs. Dubose?
4) Can you justify Atticus’ mild defense of Mrs. Dubose’s violent prejudice?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 12

1) What change has happened to Jem at the beginning of the summer?
2) Why does Atticus have to leave town? Where does he go?
3) What controversial act does Cal do with Scout and Jem which enlightens them to racial issues in the story?
4) What is significant about Lula’s actions?
5) Why are the black people especially pleased to see the two kids?
6) What disturbing theme does Scout notice that Reverend Sykes discusses, that is similar to what Scout hears from her own minister? What does this say about attitudes toward women in this setting?
7) Who is Zeebo? What "rare" thing can he do?
8) Who has come to visit?

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Questions Ch. 13

1) How is Alexandra’s attitude different toward Cal than Atticus?
2) What theory does Aunt Alexandra have about where people in Maycomb get their faults from?
3) What gesture does Aunt Alexandra coerce Atticus to do to Jem and Scout and Why?
4) Describe the last sentence in the chapter, "I know now what he was trying to do, but Atticus was only a man. It takes a woman to do that kind of work.

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Questions Ch. 14

1) What does Alexandra think of the kids visiting Cal’s house? Why?
2) How does Atticus react to Alexandra’s suggestion that he fire Calpurnia? Why?
3) Who did they find under the bed? Why was he there?
4) What insightful comment about Boo Radley does Dil make at the end of the chapter?
5) What did Jem do that went against childhood oaths?

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Questions Ch. 15

1) Why did Heck Tate and the other men come to see Atticus at his house? What were their feelings toward him?
2) Twice in this chapter Atticus says, "Do you think so?" Why does he say this, and what is he implying?
3) When the kids found Atticus at the jail, what scene was unfolding?
4) Was Atticus in real danger?
5) Who saved him? How? Why did her method work?
6) What was the "mob" going to do?

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Questions Ch. 16

1) The court appointed Atticus to defend him. Atticus aimed to defend him. That’s what they didn’t like about it. It was confusing." Clarify the situation in your own words, showing why Scout was confused. pg. 174
2) How does Atticus explain Mr. Cunningham’s behavior the night before?
3) Who is Mr. Raymond Dolfus, and why is he different from the rest of the white people?
4) Describe Judge Taylor - is he a good judge?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 17

1) What is unique about where Jem and Scout sit in the courthouse?
2) What is the first important point Atticus catches Sheriff Tate on about how he handled the rape investigation?
3) What is important about the fact that Mayella has bruises on the right side of her face? How could this evidence matter to Tom Robinson and Bob Ewell?
4) Describe the Ewell’s home?
5) What is Judge Taylor’s attitude toward Bob Ewell?
6) Why is it important that Bob Ewell did not send for a doctor?

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Questions Ch. 18

1) Contrast the characters of Mayella and Bob.
2) Who is Mayella afraid of? Why?
3) Describe Mayella’s version of the stroy.
4) Present evidence that she is not telling the truth.
5) Explain why it is ironic that Mayella feels that she is being "sassed".
6) Describe the aspect of Tom Robinson’s physique that helps prove his innocense.

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Questions Ch. 19

1) Describe Tom’s version of the events.
2) Why did Mayella save for a year to send the kids for ice cream? What does this say about her character?
3) Describe why Tom was in an especially had position while trying to resist Mayella?
4) What honest reason does Tom have for helping Mayella, and how does the solicitor/prosecutor turn it around and use it against him?
5) Why does Dill get upset? Who sides with him outside?

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Questions Ch. 20

1) What heartening facts do Dill and Scout learn about Mr. Dolphus? Why does he do what he does?
2) Why do you think Atticus takes off his jacket and tie? Give 2 reasons.
3) What alternative explanation does Atticus provide to the jury in his summation, explaining why Mayella accused Tom?
4) What is your opinion of Atticus’s final address to the jury?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 21

1) Other than the fact that they left home without telling Cal where they were going, why are Aunt Alexandra and Cal so upset with the kids?
2) Present examples that create tension as everyone waits for the verdict. Give examples of phrases used to describe the actions of the various people waiting.
3) How does Scout know that the jury will convict before they deliver their decision?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 22

1) What legal option do Atticus and Tom still have to beat this conviction?
2) What touching reward do the Blacks give to Atticus to help pay him for his services.
3) What fact about Dill’s Aunt Rachel makes him have no respect for her, and the desire to stay away from her?
4) How does Miss Maudie help Jem feel better about losing the case? Explain how Miss Maudie tactfully deals with the kids feelings?
5) What revelation does Jem have about why Atticus had the case when such a case would not normally be assigned to him?
6) Why does Dill want to be a clown, and what does this say about his opinion of adults in society?
7) What disturbing news do Jem and Scout get about what happened in town that day?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 23

1) What was Atticus’ reaction to Ewell’s action?
2) Describe how Atticus demonstrates tremendous wisdom as he discusses the matter with his family. How does he relate the matter to his kids, and make them see his side?
3) Why don’t the people in town want to serve on juries?
4) What surprising fact about the Cunningham’s did Jem and Scout learn from Atticus?
5) What does Aunt Alexandra’s attitude toward the Cunningham’s tell the reader about her character?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 24

1) "I tell you there are some good but misguided people in this town." (p.245) Mrs. Merriweather’s comment is unconsciously ironic. Can you explain how the events of this chapter emphasize the irony?
2) What is Mrs. Merriweather referring to when she talks about, "forgiving them" and how "the cooks and feildhands are just dissatisfied....they, grumbled all the next day after the trial."
3) What happens to Tom Robinson at prison?
4) What did the guards do that disturbed Atticus?
5) Aunt Alexandra is often portrayed as a negative character. How does she show fortitude at the end of this chapter?

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Questions Ch. 25

1) What was the townspeople’s opinion of why Tom did what he did?
2) Describe the argument made in Mr. Underwood’s editorial, and relate it to the title of the book.
3) What threatening comment does Bob Ewell make at the end of the chapter, and what does he mean exactly?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 26

1) How do the people of Maycomb county show support for Atticus in spite of their disapproval of his involvement in the Robinson case?
2) How is Hitler’s persecution of the Jews similar to events in Maycomb county?
3) Scout reveals that she is wise beyond her years because she questions Miss Gates’ view of democracy. Explain.

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Questions Ch. 27

1) What 3 strange things happened in Maycomb?
2) What do Mr. Link Deas’ actions say about his character?
3) What was Scout’s costume? What was it made of? How could it hinder her?

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Questions Ch. 28

1) What is the significance of the singing mockingbird at the beginning of the chapter?
2) What are the differences in which Judge Taylor and Mrs. Merriweather’s reactions to Scout’s error.
3) What does Jem hear on the way home?
4) Describe the attack on Jem and Scout. Explain how Jem played a part, and what we learn about his character from this. What was Jem’s injury from the battle?
5) What did Heck Tate discover in the field, by the oak tree?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 29

1) What evidence was found on Scout’s costume that proved Bob Ewell meant business?
2) Who had come to the kid’s rescue? Describe this person.
3) What was Scout’s reaction to finally meeting this person?

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Questions Ch. 30

1) Why does Atticus bring everyone outside instead of into the living room?
2) What argument do Atticus and Heck Tate have? Why does Atticus insist so much on going to court?
3) Where do you think the swtich blade really came from? Where did the knife in Bob Ewell’s body come from?
4) Who is Heck Tate protecting? How did Bob Ewell really die?
5) What is the significance of Atticus going along with Heck Tate’s story?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 31

1) Why does Scout hook her arm into Arthur’s (Boo’s) arm instead of holding his hand when she walks him home?
2) "We never put back into the tree what we took out of it: we had given him nothing, and it made me sad." (p. 293)
Is Scout right? Had they given Arthur Radley anything.
3) Explain the importance of the summary of events Scout feels as she stands on the proch of the Radley house. What had Scout learned?
4) What is the significance of the reading of The Grey Ghost at the end of the novel? How does it relate to Boo?.

Thurs. May 12, 2011

WE are nearly finished of To Kill a Mockingbird. We have completed to the end of Chapter 22.  the assignment is due on Thurs May 19.  Below are the chapter questions for the whole novel:

To Kill A MockingbirdQuestions Ch. 1
1) What is the function of the retelling the Finch family history at the beginning of the book?
2) What techniques are used to establish a feeling of mystery in the first chapter?
3) Who is the narrator? Give details.
4) Site details which establish the setting of the novel.
5) Contrast Dill’s family situation with the Finches’.

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 2

1) What satirical points are being made about education through Scout’s experiences in school?
2) Why does Scout explain Walter Cunningham’s situation to Miss Caroline?
3) What is your opinion of Miss Caroline? Why?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 3

1) Give examples of the contrast between Scout and Jem.
2) Contrast Burris Ewell with the other children.
3) What advice does Atticus give Scout?
4) What compromise was made?
5) Give evidence of Atticus’s goodness and wisdom from this chapter.

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 4

1) What do Jem and Scout decide to do with the pennies that they find in the tree?
2) What characteristics of the children are revealed through the Boo Radley game?
3) Why is Scout truly afraid to play this game?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 5

1) What functions does Miss Maudie Atkinson serve in the novel?
2) Although Atticus is a firm disciplinarian, the children are essentially happy about his discipline. Why?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 6

1) What is significant about the town’s conclusion regarding the disturbance at the Radley place? Who was blamed? Why?
2) Why did Jem decide to go back to the Radley place? What does this tell you about his relationship with Atticus?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 7

1) List all of the articles that Jem and Scout have found in the tree.
2) What do you begin to suspect about the Radley household?
3) Why do you think that Mr. Nathan Radley put cement into the hole in the tree?
4) Why do you think that Jem had been crying?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 8

1) How do the people and the community in general react to the fire at Miss Maudie’s house?
2) What characteristics does Miss Maudie show following the fire?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 9

1) What can be deduced about the character of Atticus from his defense of Tom Robinson?
2) Contrast Aunt Alexandra with Atticus.
3) How does Atticus hope to prevent Jem and Scout from catching the disease of most people in Maycomb?
4) What is Scout’s first example of adult injustice?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 10

1) What is the symbolic meaning of the Mockingbird?
2) How do Jem and Scout feel about Atticus after he performs his heroic deed?
3) How does the rest of the community feel about Atticus?
4) How does Atticus react toward the attention given toward him after the heroic deed?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 11

1) Why does Jem get angry wtih Mrs. Dubose?
2) As the nature of Mrs. Dubose’s affliction is discovered, what do we warn about her character?
3) What does Jem gain from his experience with Mrs. Dubose?
4) Can you justify Atticus’ mild defense of Mrs. Dubose’s violent prejudice?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 12

1) What change has happened to Jem at the beginning of the summer?
2) Why does Atticus have to leave town? Where does he go?
3) What controversial act does Cal do with Scout and Jem which enlightens them to racial issues in the story?
4) What is significant about Lula’s actions?
5) Why are the black people especially pleased to see the two kids?
6) What disturbing theme does Scout notice that Reverend Sykes discusses, that is similar to what Scout hears from her own minister? What does this say about attitudes toward women in this setting?
7) Who is Zeebo? What "rare" thing can he do?
8) Who has come to visit?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 13

1) How is Alexandra’s attitude different toward Cal than Atticus?
2) What theory does Aunt Alexandra have about where people in Maycomb get their faults from?
3) What gesture does Aunt Alexandra coerce Atticus to do to Jem and Scout and Why?
4) Describe the last sentence in the chapter, "I know now what he was trying to do, but Atticus was only a man. It takes a woman to do that kind of work.

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 14

1) What does Alexandra think of the kids visiting Cal’s house? Why?
2) How does Atticus react to Alexandra’s suggestion that he fire Calpurnia? Why?
3) Who did they find under the bed? Why was he there?
4) What insightful comment about Boo Radley does Dil make at the end of the chapter?
5) What did Jem do that went against childhood oaths?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 15

1) Why did Heck Tate and the other men come to see Atticus at his house? What were their feelings toward him?
2) Twice in this chapter Atticus says, "Do you think so?" Why does he say this, and what is he implying?
3) When the kids found Atticus at the jail, what scene was unfolding?
4) Was Atticus in real danger?
5) Who saved him? How? Why did her method work?
6) What was the "mob" going to do?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 16

1) The court appointed Atticus to defend him. Atticus aimed to defend him. That’s what they didn’t like about it. It was confusing." Clarify the situation in your own words, showing why Scout was confused. pg. 174
2) How does Atticus explain Mr. Cunningham’s behavior the night before?
3) Who is Mr. Raymond Dolfus, and why is he different from the rest of the white people?
4) Describe Judge Taylor - is he a good judge?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 17

1) What is unique about where Jem and Scout sit in the courthouse?
2) What is the first important point Atticus catches Sheriff Tate on about how he handled the rape investigation?
3) What is important about the fact that Mayella has bruises on the right side of her face? How could this evidence matter to Tom Robinson and Bob Ewell?
4) Describe the Ewell’s home?
5) What is Judge Taylor’s attitude toward Bob Ewell?
6) Why is it important that Bob Ewell did not send for a doctor?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 18

1) Contrast the characters of Mayella and Bob.
2) Who is Mayella afraid of? Why?
3) Describe Mayella’s version of the stroy.
4) Present evidence that she is not telling the truth.
5) Explain why it is ironic that Mayella feels that she is being "sassed".
6) Describe the aspect of Tom Robinson’s physique that helps prove his innocense.

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 19

1) Describe Tom’s version of the events.
2) Why did Mayella save for a year to send the kids for ice cream? What does this say about her character?
3) Describe why Tom was in an especially had position while trying to resist Mayella?
4) What honest reason does Tom have for helping Mayella, and how does the solicitor/prosecutor turn it around and use it against him?
5) Why does Dill get upset? Who sides with him outside?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 20

1) What heartening facts do Dill and Scout learn about Mr. Dolphus? Why does he do what he does?
2) Why do you think Atticus takes off his jacket and tie? Give 2 reasons.
3) What alternative explanation does Atticus provide to the jury in his summation, explaining why Mayella accused Tom?
4) What is your opinion of Atticus’s final address to the jury?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 21

1) Other than the fact that they left home without telling Cal where they were going, why are Aunt Alexandra and Cal so upset with the kids?
2) Present examples that create tension as everyone waits for the verdict. Give examples of phrases used to describe the actions of the various of the various people waiting.
3) How does Scout know that the jury will convict before they deliver their decision?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 22

1) What legal option do Aticus and Tom still have to beat this conviction?
2) What touching reward do the Blacks give to Atticus to help pay him for his services.
3) What fact about Dill’s Aunt Racheal makes him have no respect for her, and the desire to stay away from her?
4) How does Miss Maudie help Jem feel better about losing the case? Explain how Miss Maudie tactfully deals with the kids feelings?
5) What revelation does Jem have about why Atticus had the case when such a case would not normally be assigned to him?
6) Why does Dill want to be a clown, and what does this say about his opinion of adults in society?
7) What disturbing news do Jem and Scout get about what happened in town that day?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 23

1) What was Atticus’ reaction to Ewell’s action?
2) Describe how Atticus demonstrates tremendous wisdom as he discusses the matter with his family. How does he relate the matter to his kids, and make them see his side?
3) Why don’t the people in town want to serve on juries?
4) What surprising fact about the Cunningham’s did Jem and Scout learn from Atticus?
5) What does Aunt Alexandra’s attitude toward the Cunningham’s tell the reader about her character?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 24

1) "I tell you there are some good but misguided people in this town." (p.245) Mrs. Merriweather’s comment is unconsciously ironic. Can you explain how the events of this chapter emphasize the irony?
2) What is Mrs. Merriweather referring to when she talks about, "forgiving them" and how "the cooks and feildhands are just dissatisfied....they, grumbled all the next day after the trial."
3) What happens to Tom Robinson at prison?
4) What did the guards do that disturbed Atticus?
5) Aunt Alexandra is often portrayed as a negative character. How does she show fortitude at the end of this chapter?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 25

1) What was the townspeople’s opinion of why Tom did what he did?
2) Describe the argument made in Mr. Underwood’s editorial, and relate it to the title of the book.
3) What threatening comment does Bob Ewell make at the end of the chapter, and what does he mean exactly?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 26

1) How do the people of Maycomb county show support for Atticus in spite of their disapproval of his involvement in the Robinson case?
2) How is Hitler’s persecution of the Jews similar to events in Maycomb county?
3) Scout reveals that she is wise beyond her years because she questions Miss Gates’ view of democracy. Explain.

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 27

1) What 3 strange things happened in Maycomb?
2) What do Mr. Link Deas’ actions say about his character?
3) What was Scout’s costume? What was it made of? How could it hinder her?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 28

1) What is the significance of the singing mockingbird at the beginning of the chapter?
2) What are the differences in which Judge Taylor and Mrs. Merriweather’s reactions to Scout’s error.
3) What does Jem hear on the way home?
4) Describe the attack on Jem and Scout. Explain how Jem played a part, and what we learn about his character from this. What was Jem’s injury from the battle?
5) What did Heck Tate discover in the field, by the oak tree?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 29

1) What evidence was found on Scout’s costume that proved Bob Ewell meant business?
2) Who had come to the kid’s rescue? Describe this person.
3) What was Scout’s reaction to finally meeting this person?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 30

1) Why does Atticus bring everyone outside instead of into the living room?
2) What argument do Atticus and Heck Tate have? Why does Atticus insist so much on going to court?
3) Where do you think the swtich blade really came from? Where did the knife in Bob Ewell’s body come from?
4) Who is Heck Tate protecting? How did Bob Ewell really die?
5) What is the significance of Atticus going along with Heck Tate’s story?

To Kill A Mockingbird

Questions Ch. 31

1) Why does Scout hook her arm into Arthur’s (Boo’s) arm instead of holding his hand when she walks him home?
2) "We never put back into the tree what we took out of it: we had given him nothing, and it made me sad." (p. 293)
Is Scout right? Had they given Arthur Radley anything.
3) Explain the importance of the summary of events Scout feels as she stands on the proch of the Radley house. What had Scout learned?
4) What is the significance of the reading of The Grey Ghost at the end of the novel? How does it relate to Boo?.

Monday April 18, 2011

Heloo everyone,
The second semester has now begun and we are doing The Catcher in the Rye.  All of the questions to date are as follows:

Catcher in the Rye

Chapter  1

1.       Who is the narrator? About what does he promise to tell the reader?

2.       Who is DB? Why does the narrator call him a prostitute?

3.       What is Pencey Prep?

4.       Why is the narrator leaving Pencey?

Chapter 2

1.)    Who is Mr. Spencer and why does Holden visit him?

2.)    How does Holden describe himself physically?

3.)    Why does Mr. Spencer read the essay about Egyptians? How does holder react to having the paper read?

4.)    What are Wooton and Elkton Hills and why does Holden leave them?

Chapter 3

1.)    What did Holden buy in New York after losing the foils?

2.)    Name three authors whose work Holden has read.

3.)    Who is Acklet? Does Holden seem to like him?

4.)    Who is Stradlater? Briefly describe him.

Chapter 4

1.)    What favor does Stradlater ask of Holden?

2.)    Who is Stradlater’s date?

3.)    How does Holden happen to know Jane? How does he seem to feel about Stradlater dating her?

Chapter  5

1.)    Where does Holden Go on Saturday night? What does he end up doing?

2.)    What topic does Holden choose for the composition he is writing for Stradlater?

3.)    Who is Allie? What sort of person is he? How does Holden feel about him?

4.)    In what year did Allie die? How much time has passed? How old is Holden now? How old would Allie have been?

Chapter 6

1.)    Why is Holden worrying when Stradlater returned?

2.)    Why doesn’t Stradlater like the composition? What happens?

Chapter  7

1.)    Why does Holden go to Ackley’s room?

2.)    Why does Holden call Aclkey a “prince…gentleman….and a scholar”?

3.)    Why does Holden decide to leave Pency in the middle of the night , days earlier than he had planned? Where does he plan to go?

Chapter 8

1.)    Who sits next to Holden on the Train?

2.)    What lies does Holden tell the mother about her son? Why?

3.)    How does Holden explain the fact that he is not in school?

Chapter 9

1.)    List the people that Holden thinks of calling from Penn Station.

2.)    What does Holden ask the taxi driver about the ducks?

3.)    What sorts of “perverts” does Holden see at the hotel?

4.)    What “sex rule” has Holden made for himself? Why does he break it?

Chapter 10

1.)    What does Holden like about his sister Phoebe?

2.)    What does Holden order to drink at the Lavender Room? Why does he end up drinking Coke instead?

3.)    What does Holden think of the three women he meets in the Lavender Room?

Monday March 14, 2011

Today we finished reading poems from the poetry section.  Over the next couple of days we will be creating poems and presenting them to the class on Wednesday and Thursday.  We will have a poetry test later this week as well.

Friday, Feb. 11, 2011

Today we went over the answers to Borders.  We read The Skating Party and the questions are for homework.
On Monday the first assignment will be handed out. It will be due around Feb 25.
A Novel Study Assignment will be passed out soon as well.  The Due date for that is March 29.

English 421

Welcome to the English Blog.  You can find due dates and work plans here.  It will be updated a couple of days a week.