GIVER

Chapters #10-11

1.      Being the “Receiver” is obviously a very stressful assignment.  Provide evidence to prove that the current “Receiver” has endured a lot of stress over the years.         

2.      What does the Giver mean when he says, “It is how wisdom comes.  And how we shape our future”?

4.      What is meant by “sameness”?  Why is it so important to the survival of the community?

5.      What does the Giver mean when he explains to Jonas that honour is not the same as power?

·         Hastily, conspicuous, deftly, conveyance, quizzically.

MSOTM

Pages #68-85

1.  Although Sam’s senses are not as good as Frightful’s, they have improved.  Provide evidence from the novel to support this statement.

2.  Despite his fear of the man Sam finds sleeping at his camp, Sam decides to greet him instead of moving camp.  What makes him decide this?

3.  Sam has been in the wild for so long that he has begun to take his outdoor skills for granted.  Provide an example of this from this week’s reading.

·         Furtively, chittering, devoted, fragrant, evidently. 

Outsiders

Chapter 5

1. Why does Ponyboy have a problem with Johnny’s idea to disguise themselves?
2. What does Ponyboy mean when he says, “I was supposed to be the deIep one”?
3. Johnny thinks of Dally as a hero.  Is he is a hero?
4. Examine Robert Frost’s poem, “Nothing Gold Can Stay”.  What do you think the poem is saying?  How might this apply to the characters in the novel?
5. Who’s the spy for the Greasers?  Does this surprise you?  Why or why not?

 ·         Reluctantly, sullen, eluded, imploringly, gallant, indignant

LOTNM

Chapters 9 and 10.

1. When Sarah tries to explain the reality of war to Johnny, he stops her.  Why do you think he does?
2. Explain the metaphor of the changes in the carved replica of Johnny’s father?
3. What name do the soldiers give to where the communication trench meets a steam?  Why do they name it that?
4. Initially, Johnny thinks his carving of Harry Black is dancing.  Later, he realizes he’s not.  What does he finally conclude Harry is doing?  How does he come to this ultimate realization?

•  clambered, astonishing, reconnaissance, swaths, Forage, meddling, rigors.