Mrs. Spoljaric, Library Media Specialist
Mrs. Ramjam, Teacher
Explain each statement and then relate it to the story. Except for #1, #3 and #6, all the statements are themes from chapters 12 to 16. Number 6 is a Regents type question – explaining the author’s purpose. (Sidebar- what is the purpose of the hyphen?- Another Regents type question.)
Copy all the questions and rate them according to level of difficulty; one being the easiest, and nine being the most difficult.
1. Attending graduation would have been a symbolic victory for Ruth. _______
2. Her family’s expectations dictated her behavior. _________
3. Chicken Man planted the seed of change in James Mc Bride. ____________
4. Intelligence has to be combined with motivation. ______________
5. Some people use drugs, and resort to violence as a way to resolve situations. __
6. Explain the use of foreshadowing with reference to Chicken Man’s death. ____
7. Saying goodbye is never easy. ________
8. When all is said and done, people will always return to God. _________
9. People are never kind to you for nothing. They almost always expect something in return. _________