PROJECT: this applies only to those who are required to complete one. I will tell you whether or not you are required to do this.

CONGRATULATIONS: You have an opportunity to pass this summer school class.  In order to insure a passing grade, you must complete:

1. ALL classwork from now on AND

2. complete the project AND

3. take a separate test on the book AND

4. take the regular FINAL EXAM

THE PROJECT:

Read:  The Color of Water by James McBride (you may have to go to the library to get the book).

Answer: The chapter questions below

Due date: August 6, 2014

The Color of Water: Reading Guide

Chapter 1  Dead

1.      Why does Ruth say she’s dead? 1

2.      Why did Rachel Shilsky have to die? 2

3.      Why doesn’t Ruth like the Jewish religion? 2

4.      What was Ruth’s father like? 3

5.      What was her mother like? 3

Chapter 2  Bicycle

1.      What two hobbies did Ruth take up when James was fourteen? 5

2.      What was James’ stepfather like? 6

3.      How did James react to and deal with his stepfather’s death?

4.      How did Ruth deal with her husband’s death? 7

5.      How does James describe his mother’s physical appearance? 7

6.      Why does James say whites and blacks hate his mother? 8

7.      Why doesn’t James want his mother to ride the bike?

8.      What does James begin to notice about his mother? 12

Chapter 3  Kosher

1.      Why does Ruth say her father married her mother? 15

2.      What would Ruth’s father threaten her with? 16

3.      How did the Russians treat the Jews? 16

4.      What activities were not allowed on the Sabbath? 17

5.      Why was Ruth so confused about death? 18

6.      What does Ruth fear about death? 19

Chapter 4  Black Power

1.      How does James learn about his mother? 21-22

2.      How did James and his siblings deal with the “realities we had no control over?”  22

3.      Why may Ruth have gotten upset when the teachers would ask her if her children were adopted? 23

4.      Why may James’ teachers have asked Ruth if James was adopted?

5.      Why do you think Ruth avoids talking about her past with her children? 24-25

6.      Why did James fear for his mother’s safety? 25

7.      How did the media affect James’ perception of the Black Panthers? 27

8.      Why do you think Ruth was so adamant about her children staying at home and keeping their business private? 27

9.      According to James, what is the immigrant mentality? 29

10.    What did James’ parents believe was the way out of poverty? 29

11.    Do you agree with the above? Explain.

12.    Why is it a contradiction that his mother sends him to white schools?

13.    Where does James’ mother like to hang out? 31

14.    How was Ruth treated by white people?

15.    How was Ruth treated by black people?

16.    Why is James so afraid of the Black Panthers? 36

17.    Why did James sock the boy? 36

18.    Who is more violent, James or the Black Panther? Explain your answer.

Chapter 5  The Old Testament

1.      What did Ruth’s father do for a living? 37

2.      Why did Ruth’s family move so much? 37

3.      Why does Ruth say people noticed her? 38

4.      Why  didn’t Ruth’s mom want to move to Suffolk? 39

5.      Why did the Jews get mad at Ruth’s father? 40

6.      How did Tateh treat his wife? 41

7.      What did Ruth’s father do to her? 42-43

Chapter 6  The New Testament

1.      To what does James compare his mother’s singing? 45

2.      What can you infer about the Reverend’s education based on the trouble he has with reading? 47

3.      What two similes does the author use while explaining the Reverend’s sermons? 47

4.      What doesn’t mom like to hear about in a sermon? 48

5.      Why do you think James’ mother only cries in church? 50

6.      Why does James think his mother cries? 50

7.      Why does mom say God is the color of water? 51

8.      Why do you think Richie gets so mad at the white picture of Jesus? 52

 Chapter 7   Sam

9.   How does Mameh react to the sailors? 57

10. Why do you think she reacts this way? 58

11. Why was Ruth’s family uneasy in Suffolk? 59

12. What is ironic about Tateh’s worries that he will be robbed by his black customers? 59

13. Why is Ruth afraid of guns? 60

14. What were living conditions like back then according to Ruth? 60

15. What phrase does she use to describe black people’s lives in the south? 61

16. According to Ruth, what made the black folks happy where she lived? 61

17. Why do you think her dad hated black people so much? 61

18. What was the only thing that made Sam smile? 63

19. What happened to Sam? 63

20. What was her aunt’s response when she asked for help? 63

Chapter 8  Brothers and Sisters

21. What did the kids eat for dinner? 67

22. What is mom’s top priority? 70

23. Why did Helen quit school? 73

24. Was it fair of mom to lay the responsibility of making Helen stay on top of the kids?

25. Why do you think Helen ran away and refused to come home?

Chapter 9   Shul

26. How was Ruth/Rachel treated by the other kids in Suffolk? 80

27. Why didn’t Ruth/Rachel have any Jewish friends in Suffolk? 81

28. How did Frances and her family treat Rachel? 81

29. How does mom say being poor was different back then as compared to nowadays? 82

30. What were some of the things people ate back then? 83

31. In what way was Ruth starving when she was a child? 83

Chapter 10  School

1.      What do we find out about their education? 87

2.      How does James react to the racism directed at him? 90

3.      What does James use to escape? 90

4.      How is the boy in the mirror different from James? 91

5.      What is mom’s bean story about? 93

6.      What does Mom do to keep the kids busy?

7.      Why do you think his mom ignored the outside world when they would go out? 100

8.      Why doesn’t James want to go places with his mother anymore? 100

9.      How does the store owner react to James’ mother? 102

10.    How does James’ interest in independence backfire? 103

11.    Do you think Ruth overreacted? 103

12.    How has growing up in a dual-race household affected James as an adult? 104

13.    What does the statement “I belong to the world of one God, one people,” tell you about

         James’ views on race and identity now? 104

Chapter 11   Boys

1.      Why did Ruth fall in love with a black man? 107

2.      What would they do to interracial couples back then according to Ruth? 107

3.      Why do you think Tateh spent his family time slaughtering chickens? 108

4.      Why  won’t Tateh buy his children new clothes? 109

5.      What does Ruth say she loves about “black folks”? 109

6.      How did Peter win Ruth over? 110

7.      What did Peter risk in dating Ruth? 110

8.      What does Ruth say about the South? 111

9.      Why won’t Ruth eat crab?111

10.    Who knows Ruth is pregnant? 114

11.    Why do you think mom wants her to go to New York?

Chapter 12   Daddy

1.      What does Hunter do for a living? 118

2.      Who does James know as his father? 118

3.      What is the irony of Hunter spending his life savings on the house? 119

4.      Why didn’t Hunter live at the St. Alban’s house? 119

5.      How do the stepfather and mom’s priorities match? 124

6.      What happened with the brownstone? 125

7.      Why do you think James avoided visiting him? 126

8.      How does “Daddy” mention race? 127

9.      Why doesn’t James tell his stepfather how he feels about him? 127

Chapter 13  New York

1.      How does her extended family treat Ruth? 130

2.      What does Ruth say she loves about NY? 130

3.      How does Aunt Mary treat her? 133

4.      What did she do about the pregnancy? 134

5.      What was most important to Mameh’s sisters? 135

6.      How does her family deal with their feelings?

7.      Explain the metaphor “If you throw water on the floor it will find a hole.” 135

Chapter 14   Chicken Man

1.      What is James’ reaction to his mother’s piano playing? 138

2.      How does James take advantage of this situation? 138

3.      Why does he want to get away from his mom? 138

4.      What does mom do with all her money? 141

5.      How does James earn money? 141

6.      How does James deal with his pain? 142

7.      How is he like his Jewish aunts (in the way he deals with his pain)? 142

8.      Why does James like the corner? 147

9.      Why does Jack send James to the corner?

10.    What is the lesson of Chicken Man’s death?

Chapter 15   Graduation

1.      How was the school in New York different than the one in Suffolk? 153

2.      Why did Ruth go back to Suffolk? 153

3.      What does she find out about Peter? 154

4.      How does she react to the news about Peter? 154

5.      Why does she go to her graduation? 155

6.      Why didn’t her parents go to graduation? 157

7.      Why  doesn’t Ruth enter the church?

Chapter 16   Driving

 1.     What turns James around? 161

2.      Why does James continue to smoke pot? 163

3.      Why is mom always on the go? 164

4.      What keeps his mom going (from going insane)? 165

5.      What does the driving incident tell us about Ruth?

Chapter 17   Lost in Harlem

1.      Why was Ruth afraid of Uncle Isaac? 170

2.      What was Aunt Mary up to? 170

3.      How does she describe Andrew McBride? 171

4.      Why won’t they give her a job in Harlem? 172

5.      Why does Ruth say she went out with Rocky? 174

6.      What are Rocky’s plans for Ruth? 175

7.      Who steered Ruth away from Rocky? 176

Chapter 18    Lost in Delaware

1.      Why does mom want to move? 177

2.      Why does James think it’s best he move? 177

3.      Why don’t his younger siblings want to move? 178

4.      Why do the older brothers say they should move? 178

5.      Why are they lost in Delaware? 180

6.      Why does mom hate Delaware? 181

7.      What does mom feel guilty about? 182

8.      Why has James become a butler? 184

9.      How does he feel about this?

10.    Why do you think she pushes her children away?

11.    Why do you think mom hides her emotions from her kids?

Chapter 19   The Promise

1.      Why didn’t Ruth want James to be a musician? 194

2.      How do people react to seeing Dennis and Ruth together? 195

3.      Why  doesn’t Dennis marry Ruth? 196

4.      Why did Ruth go back home? 197

5.      What is her dad up to? 198

6.      Why did the parents get a divorce? 200

7.      What is the promise and what do we find out about it? 201

Chapter 20   Old Man Shilsky

1.      Why did he quit his job and the Boston Globe? 204

2.      What other reasons did he feel he had to leave Boston? (not related to work) 204

3.      Why, do you think, does his mother refuses to talk about her past? 206

4.      Why, do you think, is the old man laughing so hard at James? 207

5.      How does Eddie describe Shilsky? 209

6.      How does Eddie describe Rachel?

Chapter 21   A Bird Who Flies

1.      How do Mameh’s sisters tell her Bubeh had died?

2.      What is your reaction to the way they broke the news?

3.      Why do you think Ruth hears her mom’s crying in her head?

4.      Why  can’t Ruth stay in Suffolk?

5.      What do you think Ruth should do?

6.      Do you think Ruth should feel guilty about leaving her mom? Y/N Why?

7.      How do you think her life would have been different had she stayed?

8.      Who is the “Bird Who Flies?”

Chapter 22   A Jew Discovered

1.      Why doesn’t James track Dee Dee down?

2.      How was James treated the first time he asked to see the synagogue?

3.      How did the Jewish people in Suffolk treat James?

4.      Why do you think it was for the best that he wasn’t raised Jewish?

5.      Why didn’t James play Aubrey’s greeting to his mother?

6.      Do you agree with James’ statement near the end of the chapter about life?

Chapter 23    Dennis

1.      What were some of the hardships Ruth and Dennis faced being a couple?

2.      Why did they finally get married?

3.      Why can’t Ruth go south with Dennis?

4.      Why was their wedding a secret?

5.      How did Dennis change?

6.      Do you think Ruth should have taken the kids to see Dennis? Explain.

7.      How did the community respond to Dennis’ death?

8.      Do you think Ruth’s family should have helped her out? Why or why not?

9.      Who was Ruth’s “family” through her hardships?

Chapter 24    New Brown

1.      Do you agree with Dennis’ statement? 250

2.      What do we find out Dennis hid from Ruth? 251

3.      Why doesn’t Ruth want to come to the 40th anniversary dinner for the church? 252

4.      To what does he compare his mother’s memory? 253

5.      Based on what James says, why didn’t Ruth tell her children about her childhood? 253

Chapter 25    Finding Ruthie

1.      Why does Ruth bring up the subject of her burial/death? 260

2.      What incident has made Ruth begin to think about her death? 261

3.      How does James deal with the color boundary? 262

4.      How does James view his white female editors? 263

5.      What does James consider growing up privileged? 264

6.      Why doesn’t Ruth encourage James to work in the music business? 266

7.      What affect does talking about her past have on Ruth? 269

8.      To what two things does James compare himself? 270

9.      How has Ruth stayed the same? How have her children changed? 271

10.    How does Ruth act when she goes to visit Frances? 274

Epilogue

1.      What does he mean “he didn’t wear it on his sleeve”? 280

2.      Why does James think his mom won’t go to the wedding? 281

3.      How are the women in the McBride-Jordan Clan described? 282

4.      What is your interpretation of the ending? 285

GRADY SUMMER SCHOOL: PERIOD 2

VIDEO WRITING ASSIGNMENT:
Compare and contrast the two versions of Man From the South. You'll find them on YouTube
VERSION 1: find Tales of the Unexpected: Man From the South
VERSION 2: find Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Man From the South (1985, not the one made in the 1960's)

You have watched two versions of the same short story:

 In a writing of at least 150 words, please respond as follows:

PARAGRAPH ONE: A summary of the story

PARAGRAPH TWO: How they differ

PARAGRAPH THREE: Which version you preferred and why. 

VOCABULARY

1. ACCENTUATE- emphasize

2. ANALOGY- comparing the way things are similar

3. ASPIRE- to desire strongly

4. BIZARRE- odd; strange

5. BOISTEROUS- noisy; without discipline

6. AFFIX-  attach

7. COINAGE- the invention of a new word

8. COLLOQUIAL- informal language

9. PALINDROME- a word or phrase that reads the same backward and forward

10. SIMILE- a comparison using “like” or “as”

SENTENCES: period 2

1.            One should accentuate her positive qualities at a job interview.

2.            Sports are often described using war analogies.

3.            Bob aspires to become the best student in school.

4.            Halloween is a time to wear bizarre costumes.

5.            The police arrived to calm the boisterous party.

6.            You must affix a postage stamp to the letter.

7.            The coinage of new words is recorded in the dictionary.

8.            “Wassup” is a colloquial expression.

9.            “Madam, I’m Adam,” is a palindrome.

10.    “You’re as smart as a teacher,” is an example of a simile.

VOCABULARY TEST:

PART 1: WRITE “C” IF THE DEFINITION IS CORRECT; “I” IF THE DEFINITION IS INCORRECT

HINT: 5 ARE WRONG

1. ACCENTUATE- emphasize

2. ANALOGY- comparing the way things are different

3. ASPIRE- to desire strongly

4. BIZARRE- usual; normal

5. BOISTEROUS- quiet; disciplined

6. AFFIX-  attach

7. COINAGE- overuse of an old word

8. COLLOQUIAL- formal language

9. PALINDROME- a word or phrase that reads the same backward and forward

10. SIMILE- a comparison using “like” or “as”

PART 2: WRITE “C” IF THE WORD IS USED CORRECTLY IN THE SENTENCE; “I” IF THE WORD IS USED INCORRECTLY IN THE SENTENCE

HINT: 5 ARE WRONG

11. One should accentuate her negative qualities at a job interview.

12. Sports are often described using war analogies.

13. Bob aspires to become a failure. (not an opinion question)

14. A funeral is a time to wear bizarre costumes.

15. The police arrived to calm the boisterous party.

16. You must affix a postage stamp to the letter.

17. The coinage of new words is recorded in the

       dictionary.

18. “Wassup,” is a colloquial expression.

19. “You’re as smart as a teacher,” is a palindrome.

20. “Madam, I’m Adam,” is an example of a simile.

VOCABULARY: WORDS 11-20

11. apathy: lack of interest or feeling

12. assent: agreement

13. empathy: understanding another’s feelings

14. pathetic: arousing pity or sympathy

15. pathology: study of diseases

16. presentiment: a premonition

17. sensational: causing great excitement

18. sensibility: the ability to feel

19. sententious: inclined to give (unwanted) advice

20. sentiment: a thought based on feeling

SENTENCES 11-20

11. We often feel apathy about troubles that don’t involve us.

12. Doctors need your assent before performing procedures.

13. We feel empathy for Equality’s plight (problem).

14. Your attempt to lift a 500 pound weight is pathetic.

15. Among many other subjects, doctors must study pathology.

16. I had a presentiment of danger as I walked into the abandoned building.

17. The team won the game on a sensational touchdown.

18. Your bizarre behavior insults my sensibilities.

19. Bob’s sententious remarks amused a few people.

20. Thanks for the birthday card; I appreciate the sentiment.

VOCABULARY: 

21- Assail: to attack; assault

22- bulwark: a defensive wall; rampart

23- citadel: a fortress; stronghold

24- fortitude: strength of mind that allows one to endure pain

25- haven: a place of rest or refuge; sanctuary

26- invincible: unconquerable; too strong to be defeated

27- mettle: spirit, daring;

28- resilient: recovering strength or spirits quickly

29- stalwart: physically strong; sturdy

30- stamina: endurance; resistance to fatigue or illness
SENTENCES:

21. The child was assailed with harsh words.

22. A good bank account is a bulwark against bad times.

23. The citadel was fortified with thick walls.

24. Despite his illness, Bob showed great fortitude.

25. A church is a haven for lost souls.

26. Their starting line up is nearly invincible.

27. It takes great mettle to stand up to a bully.

28. Bob’s resilient spirit helped him bounce back after his loss.

29. Bob is a stalwart player; he never misses a game.

30. Exercise will build up one’s stamina. 

VOCABULARY: 31-40

31. alacrity: eagerness; cheerful readiness

32. composure: control over one’s emotions

33. ennui (pronounced ‘on we’): boredom

34. imperturbable: not easily disturbed; calm and collected

35. impetuous: impulsive; tending toward sudden and bold action

36. incite: to provoke to action; to stir up

37. indolent: reluctant to exert oneself; habitually lazy

38. inert: lifeless; having no power to move

39. pandemonium: wild uproar or noise

40. serenity: the quality of being untroubled; peacefulness

VOCABULARY: 31-40

Copy the sentence and add the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence.

1.        The quality of being untroubled is ________________.

2.        To provoke to action or to stir up is _______________.

3.        If something lacks the power to move or is lifeless, it is _________.

4.        Control of one’s emotions is _________.

5.        Speed and willingness to act or respond is ________.

6.        Listlessness or boredom from inactivity is ____.

7.        Someone who tends toward suddenness or boldness of action is____.

8.        Wild uproar or loud noise is ____________.

9.        Someone who is not easily disturbed or excited is ______.

10.      Someone who is reluctant to exert himself is _________.

VOCABULARY 31-40: TRUE OR FALSE?

1. An impetuous person thinks before deciding.

2. Firefighters respond with alacrity.

3. Children feel ennui at Great Adventure.

4. Pandemonium is caused when a tiger is loose.

5. An indolent person is full of energy.

6. A spinning top is an inert object.

7. An audience that has been incited is calm.

8. A emergency room doctor must maintain composure.

9. Serenity is peacefulness.

10. Easily disturbed people are imperturbable. 

 VOCABULARY: 41-50

41: avert- to turn away or aside; to prevent from happening

42: diversify- to give variety to;  to branch out into different areas

43: diversion: something that relaxes or entertains; the act of turning aside from a course of action

44: inadvertent- accidental; unintentional

45: incontrovertible- unquestionable; indisputable

46: invert- to turn inside out or upside down

47: irreversible: incapable of being reversed

48: revert- to return to former condition, practice or belief

49: versatile- capable of doing many things competently; having different uses or functions

50: vertigo- the sensation of dizziness

 SENTENCES: 41-50

1.    Sandra would avert her eyes during the scary parts of the movie.

2.  The restaurant should diversify its menu by adding new chicken and beef dishes.

3.  Playing ball was a welcome diversion after long hours of studying.

4.  Bob inadvertently left his wallet at home and had to borrow money for lunch.

5.  The incontrovertible evidence caused the jury to find the defendant guilty.

6.  If you invert a glass of water, all the water will spill.

7.  The storm caused irreversible damage to our home.

8.  Children revert to babyish behavior when they are frightened.

9.  The versatile mechanic was able to fix any problem.

10.                         When Bob looked down from the roof, he experienced vertigo. 

JOURNAL: 40 WORDS

1.What is freedom?

2. Everyone according to his abilities, each according to his needs.

3. What would you give up to have total security?

4. Who is more important: the individual or the society?

5. Have you ever been in love? How did you know? OR Free Write

6. If you could find out the answer to ONE thing, what would you wish to know?

7. ACHIEVEMENT: What is the greatest achievement of mankind?

8. SELF-RELIANCE: Could you survive in a forest? Explain.

9. NEW WORLDS: How have you matured in the last few years?

10. PURPOSE: What is the purpose of your life? Of ANYONE’S life?

11: MATURITY: What does it mean to grow up?

12: LOSS: How do people deal with loss (of any kind)? TOIN IN JOINALS 7-12

13: FUNCTION OF SCHOOL: What is school really supposed to teach?

14: FRIENDS: What would you do if you had NO friends?

15: FRIENDS: What is a true friend? 

WRITING HOMEWORK:

VIDEO: The Obsolete Man

PARAGRAPH RESPONSES

1. What are the parallels of this video to Anthem?

2. A STUDY OF IRONY: Time Enough at Last

In a paragraph explain the ironies that occurred in the last two videos.

Note: “Irony” is defined as the opposite of an expected outcome. 

SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson

1. Which of the following best describes Melinda's state of being on the first day of high school?

2. How do Melinda's middle school friends react when they see her on the school bus?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the cliques at Melinda's school?

a) Big Hair Chix

b) Athletics

c) Suffering Artists

d) Shredders

4. What does Rachel mouth to Melinda when she sees her on the first day of high school?

5. Who is the only person who will sit with Melinda in the auditorium?

6. What group(s) do/es Melinda identify with?

7. Which teacher thinks Melinda is a troublemaker from the first time s/he meets her?

8. What does Mr. Freeman tell his students is unique about art class?

9. How does Melinda react when Mr. Neck catches her in the hall without a pass?

10. What class does Melinda label "Sanctuary"?

11. According to Melinda, which of the following is NOT a "lie they tell you in high school"?

a) You will not have enough time to get to your class before the bell rings.

b) The dress code will be enforced.

c) These will be the years you look back on fondly.

d) No smoking is allowed on school grounds.

12. What object does Melinda draw as the focus of her art work for the year?

13. What does Melinda find absurd about her Spanish class?

14. What does Melinda find notable about Mr. Freeman's appearance?

15. What is the topic of the section entitled "Spotlight"?

16. What does Melinda write about in her journal on the first day of English class?

17. Why does Social Studies class bore Melinda?

18. Why does Mr. Neck tell Melinda to sit in the front of the classroom?

19. Why does Melinda buy lunch on the first day of school?

20. Who is the Basketball Pole?

21. Why does Mr. Freeman insist that Melinda keep the object she picked out of the globe?

22. Why does the Spanish teacher use exaggerated gestures while teaching?

23. Describe one of Melinda’s former friends.

 (page 19)

24. What is Heather’s plan to fit in at Merryweather? (Page 22)

25. In what ways has Melinda changed from last year? (Page 24)

26. Where does Melinda find her sanctuary while at school? (Page 12)

27. What happened to cause the students at Merryweather to hate Melinda? (Page 27)

28. What roles do Melinda’s parents take while reacting to her poor grades? (Page 35)

29. What clan has Heather started to hang around with?  Describe them. (page 43)

30. What names does Melinda give to her nightmare? (page 45)

31. Who is instrumental in getting the school mascot changed?

a) The Ecology Club     b) Hollywood actors

c) Local church ministers    d) The Native American population

32. Which of the following was NOT one of the possible mascots to replace the Tigers?

a) Bees  b) Warriors    c) Hilltoppers        d) Wombats

33. Why do Melinda's parents insist that she stay after school each day?

a) To get additional help from her teachers

b) To participate in extra curricular activities

c) To go to detention  d) To make new friends

34. What does Melinda compare her closet to?

a) A house     b) A tree c) An office    d) A fort

35. Who is pictured in the poster Melinda hangs in the closet?

a) Salvador Dali    b) Maya Angelou c) Emily Dickinson

d) Brad Pitt

36. Why is Melinda having difficulty talking?

a) Her head always hurts.

b) Her throat is sore and her lips are raw.

c) She is frightened by her parents

d) She doesn't understand what is happening to her.

37. Where is the only place Melinda says she feels safe?

a) School        b) At Heather's house

c) Her bedroom    d) The janitor's closet

38. What motivates Melinda to start doing her Spanish homework?

a) She does not want to go to detention.

b) She wants to learn how to express her feelings in Spanish.

c) She is afraid of her parents.

d) The Spanish teacher teaches the class swear words in Spanish.

39. Which of the following is NOT a recommended career choice for Melinda when she takes the test at Job Day?

a) Mortuary Science    b) Actress

c) Forestry             d) Firefighting

40. What motivates Mr. Neck to begin a debate in Social Studies class about immigration?

a) The class is studying the 1900's.

b) He lost a job because of reverse discrimination.

c) His son is dating an immigrant woman.

d) His son loses a job because of reverse discrimination.

41. Who stands up to Mr. Neck when he ends the class debate?

a) David Petrakis

b) Melinda

c) Heather

d) Rachel

42. Which of the following describes Thanksgiving Day at Melinda's house?

a) Chaotic

b) Depressing

c) Enjoyable

d) Dismal

43. What forms the foundation of Melinda's piece of art?

a) Glue

b) A tree

c) A box

d) Turkey bones

44. What does Mr. Freeman see in Melinda's artwork?

a) Joy

b) Promise

c) Pain

d) Frustration

45. What are the students in Ms. Keen's Biology class given to dissect?

a) Apples

b) Frogs

c) Lizards

d) Oranges

46. What does Melinda discover during the biology lab?

a) A sprouting apple seed

b) David Petrakis

c) The smell of apples

d) Her apple tastes sour

 47. Why does David Petrakis tape Mr. Neck's lecture?

a) He wants to intimidate Mr. Neck.

b) He is documenting the class for his lawyer.

c) He does not want to have to take notes on the lecture.

d) His parents want to hear Mr. Neck's lecture.

48. Why does Melinda's guidance counselor keep asking to meet with her?

a) Melinda's teachers are concerned about her grades.

b) Melinda's parents have referred her for counseling.

c) She is severely depressed.

d) She doesn't think Melinda is living up to her potential.

Speak: Second Marking Period

1. What does Melinda wish she could rent at Christmas time?

a) A Christmas tree decorating service

b) Santa Claus       c) A little kid  d) A parent

2. What does Melinda think kept her parents from getting divorced?

a) Her birth   b) Holidays    c) The house d) Their jobs

3. Which Christmas gift from her parents makes Melinda tearful?

a) A sketch pad and charcoal pencils

b) Gift certificates        c) Ice skates  d) A television

4. Where do Melinda's parents make her go during Winter Break?

a) To a tutor                  b) To Heather's house

c) To work with them  d) To a therapist

5. Why does Melinda become angry while working at her father's office?

a) Her father flirts with his secretary.

b) She wants to be back at school.

c) His work environment is much more relaxed than her mother's.

d) Her father forgets to order her lunch.

 6. What does Melinda's physical education teacher discover about her?

a) She is an excellent basketball player.

b) She is carrying around a big secret.

c) She is an excellent field hockey player.

d) She has been skipping gym class.

7. Why is Melinda delighted when Ms. Connors takes interest in her?

a) She finally has an adult to confide in.

b) She has always wanted to be an athlete.

c) She is dying to have a teacher pay attention to her.

d) She enjoys being able to succeed at something.

8. Who does Coach want Melinda to teach to throw a foul shot?

a) David Petrakis  b) Emily    c) IT       d) Basketball Pole

9. Which class has become the most popular one among the students?

a) Biology class     b) Social Studies class

c) Physical Education class d) Art class

10. Why does Melinda struggle with her artwork?

a) She is uninspired.

b) She cannot make it look real.

c) She does not want to disappoint her parents.

d) She is afraid of failing in front of Mr. Freeman.

 11. Why does Principal Principal storm the art room one day?

a) He wants to try and catch the students "goofing off".

b) He wants to confront Mr. Freeman.

c) He is looking for Melinda.

d) He wonders why they are listening to music.

12. Why does Heather ask Melinda for support?

a) Things are not working out with the Marthas

b) Things are not working out with her parents

c) She broke up with her boyfriend.

d) She is feeling lonely and depressed.

13. What does Heather ask Melinda to do for her?

a) Help her collect food for the food drive

b) Help her make posters for the food drive

c) Help her convince the Marthas she is talented

d) Help her make posters for the Valentine's dance

14. What happens to Melinda as she is dissecting a frog in Biology class?

a) She faints.

b) She begins screaming.

c) She vomits.

d) She realizes she loves Biology class.

 15. What job does Heather secure that makes her the envy of the Marthas?

a) A modeling job at a department store

b) A craft sales person

c) A modeling job for a boutique

d) A decorator for a department store

16. What color nail polish does Melinda adopt as her signature color?

a) Bright red

b) Black with red lines

c) Dark gray

d) Red with black lines

17. What does Hairwoman sneak into her instruction?

a) Essays

b) Grammar

c) Drama

d) Writing

18. Why does Melinda vomit during lunch period?

a) She gags on a peanut butter sandwich.

b) Andy Evans touches her.

c) The Marthas criticize her posters.

d) The Marthas make Heather feel bad.

LITERATURE QUESTIONS:

Chapter I

1.  Describe the society in which Anthem is set.

2.             In this chapter, Equality states that it is very unusual for men to reach the age of  45.  Why is life expectancy is so short in his society.

3.  Clearly, Ayn Rand intended Equality to stand out from his “brothers.” Explain how.

4.              Why does the Council of Vocations assign Equality 7-2521 the job of street sweeper? Is it due to error, incompetence, or a more sinister motivation? Explain.

5.  Why do Equality’s teachers disapprove of his quick mind?

ANTHEM QUIZ:  Chapter 2, pages 38- 46 (bottom)

1.  Re-read the account of Liberty 5-3000 on page 38. Which character traits are revealed in this brief description?

2.  Find several examples of the ways in which this society tries to obliterate each individual’s mind (and self!) by not allowing personal choices, desires, and values.

3.  Contrast Equality 7-2521 with the rest of the men living in this society (pg. 46).

4.  Of the whole range of feelings possible to man (joy, excitement, anger, embarrassment, etc.) why is fear the prevalent (most common) emotion in this society?

ANTHEM: PAGES 46 -54

1.   What word is Equality struggling to recapture on page 49?

2.   In your opinion, why is mentioning this word the only crime punishable by death in this society?

3.   How does this word contradict the ideals of this society?

4.   What could its rediscovery possibly lead to?

Chapter 3

5.   What does Equality discover in this chapter?

6.  Describe 4–5 ways in which it would help society, and make life easier or more enjoyable.

ANTHEM: pages 55-67 (chapters 4-6)

Chapter IV

1.     Discuss the appropriateness of Equality’s new name, “Unconquered.”

Chapter V

2.     Equality understands that his invention will benefit mankind greatly; however, this was not his main motivation in conducting his experiments, and it is not the primary source of the great joy he experiences. Discuss.

3.     In your opinion, why is Equality so interested in seeing his own image at this point in the novel? What emotion is he feeling?

Chapter VI

4.     The old locks and lack of guards in the Palace of Corrective Detention indicate that prisoners never tried to escape. Why not?

Chapter VII

1.     Outline four of the Council’s reasons for rejecting Equality’s invention.

2.     What are the real reasons behind the Council’s rejection and fear of the gift?

3.     What does Equality mean, at the beginning of the chapter, when he says, “We are old now, but we were young this morning” (p. 68)?

Chapter IX

1.     In this chapter, Equality questions the morality of his former society. Contrast what he was previously taught about solitude, good, evil, and joy to what he now believes.

Chapter X

2.     Liberty contrasts Equality to his fellow men. How does he differ?

3.     Describe the house and its contents in your own words, and explain why Liberty and Equality find it so strange and unique.

Chapter XI

1.     What great discovery does Equality make in this chapter?

2.     Explain the following quotes in your own words, and discuss how they can be applied to your life:

a.     “Whatever road I take, the guiding star is within me.”

b.     “For the word “We” must never be spoken, save by one’s choice and as a second thought.”

GUIDING IDEAS: What does Equality now realize is the proper goal and purpose of his life?           

What was he trying to communicate to Equality?

Chapter XII

3.     Why do the main characters take the names Prometheus and Gaea? Why weren’t they allowed to choose their names in their old society?

4.     What does Prometheus plan to do in the future?

5.     Prometheus reaches the important realization that, “To be free, a man must be free of his brothers” (118). Cite several examples from Anthem that illustrate the truth of this statement.

Graded writing on Anthem

1.   You are applying for a job to direct the movie version of Anthem. Write a letter to the producer in which you try to convince him to hire you. Your letter must indicate:

a.    Which actors you would cast as Prometheus and Gaea, and why. Think about physical characteristics and personality traits.

b.   A detailed description of the setting.

c.    An explanation of the theme of this novel, and why it is particularly relevant and valuable to for modern viewers.

VIDEO: The Shawshank Redemption

COPY THE NOTES:

Characters  in “The Shawshank Redemption”

Warden Norton: the primary villain (antagonist), a Bible-toting chief warden who, despite his avowed holiness, is actually the most evil character in the story.

Hadley: The foreman of the prison guards. He is brutal and corrupt.

Boggs: The leader of the “Bull Queers” or “Sisters”, a gang of inmates who repeatedly terrorize, beat up, and rape Andy Dufresne.

Brooks: The elderly prison librarian with the pet raven, Jake. He’s been at Shawshank for fifty years. 

NOTES: SYMBOLS

The rock hammer symbolizes freedom and hope

The posters symbolize the outside world

The carvings made of stone symbolize Andy vs Jail

The Bible symbolizes Salvation (saved) and Hypocrisy

A coil of rope symbolizes Death (Brooks), Freedom (Andy)