Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Monday, 10 February 2020
"The Outsiders" - Chapters 10-12 Questions And "The Hill" - Chapters 19-25 Questions
"The Outsiders"
Chapter 10
1) Ponyboy commented, "Johnny was dead. But he wasn't." What did Ponyboy mean? Explain.
2) What did Ponyboy mean when he said, "It was only yesterday...but yesterday was years ago. A lifetime ago"?
3) Why did Dally want to be dead?
4) Why did Ponyboy want to know if he had asked for Darry while he was sick?
Chapter 11
1) Why do you think that Ponyboy hoped that Bob's parents hated him and the other Greasers? Using evidence from the text to support your thinking.
2) Why do you think that Randy came to visit Ponyboy? Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.
3) Why would Ponyboy try to assume responsibility for the stabbing death of Bob? Support your thinking with evidence from the text.
4) What could have been the significance of Darry calling Ponyboy "little buddy"? Support your thinking with evidence from the text.
5) The words "idolize", and "liable" are two very important words used in this chapter. Define them, and explain their significance in the context in which they are used.
Chapter 12
1) Why was Two-Bit relieved when Ponyboy picked up the broken glass? Explain using details from the text.
2) Why would Soda run out of the run when Ponyboy and Darry were arguing? Explain.
3) Soda's heartfelt comments helped Ponyboy come to an important realization about his relationship with Darry. What were these comments? What was the realization Ponyboy made? What would make this realization so important? Explain using details from the text.
4) How did Johnny's letter affect Ponyboy's choice of a theme for his English paper? Explain using details from the text.
5) The word "acquitted" is used in this chapter. Define this word, and explain its importance for this chapter.
"The Hill"
1) Ponyboy commented, "Johnny was dead. But he wasn't." What did Ponyboy mean? Explain.
2) What did Ponyboy mean when he said, "It was only yesterday...but yesterday was years ago. A lifetime ago"?
3) Why did Dally want to be dead?
4) Why did Ponyboy want to know if he had asked for Darry while he was sick?
Chapter 11
1) Why do you think that Ponyboy hoped that Bob's parents hated him and the other Greasers? Using evidence from the text to support your thinking.
2) Why do you think that Randy came to visit Ponyboy? Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.
3) Why would Ponyboy try to assume responsibility for the stabbing death of Bob? Support your thinking with evidence from the text.
4) What could have been the significance of Darry calling Ponyboy "little buddy"? Support your thinking with evidence from the text.
5) The words "idolize", and "liable" are two very important words used in this chapter. Define them, and explain their significance in the context in which they are used.
Chapter 12
1) Why was Two-Bit relieved when Ponyboy picked up the broken glass? Explain using details from the text.
2) Why would Soda run out of the run when Ponyboy and Darry were arguing? Explain.
3) Soda's heartfelt comments helped Ponyboy come to an important realization about his relationship with Darry. What were these comments? What was the realization Ponyboy made? What would make this realization so important? Explain using details from the text.
4) How did Johnny's letter affect Ponyboy's choice of a theme for his English paper? Explain using details from the text.
5) The word "acquitted" is used in this chapter. Define this word, and explain its importance for this chapter.
"The Hill"
Chapter 19 (Mud)
1) Explain the process Kyle takes to get Jared out of the mud
2) Why couldn't Kyle just reach down and pull Jared out of the mud?
3) Why does Jared compare Kyle to Captain America?
4) Explain why Kyle thinks getting to the moose camp is best for the boys.
5) Why is Jared ok with being covered in mud?
Chapter 20 (Trails)
1) Explain what happened to Jared as the boys were travelling towards the moose camp.
2) Explain why Jared is upset when Kyle compares him to Cheetah.
3) Explain the phrase, "That's the pot calling the kettle black".
4) What is different about Kokum and the moose camp compared to the first time the boys saw Kokum earlier in the story?
5) What problem did Kokum accidentally cause by praying and burning Sweetgrass?
Chapter 21 (Decisions)
1) Why would Kyle seem so defeated, even though his Kokum is right in front of him?
2) How does Jared bring Kyle back to reality, and snap him out of his daze?
3) What does Jared want he and Kyle to figure out?
Chapter 22 (Uphill)
1) Explain what happened to Kyle's cat according to his story.
2) Compare on contrast the lives Kyle and Jared had with their families before the events of the book, according to their stories.
3) According to Kyle, what happened to his mom?
4) What does Jared hear at night when taking a dump?
5) How does Jared know which voice belongs to Kyle?
6) What is Jared's plan to stop the Wîhtiko?
7) Recount Kyle's Moshum's story about the hill.
8) Where do Kyle and Jared agree to go together if they survive?
9) Add to the list of reasons why Jared believes he will never be friends with Kyle.
Chapter 23 (Plans)
1) Describe the Wîhtiko's lair using the language that Karen Bass uses in the chapter.
2) Considering the imagery creating by the vocabulary in this chapter, what could you infer has happened inside of the Wîhtiko's lair over time?
3) Explain the plan the boys come up with the trap the Wîhtiko.
4) Kyle repeats the statement, "Sometimes, afraid is the smartest thing you can be." Why is this statement so important at this point in the story? How does Kyle saying this again, now, differ from when he first said it? Explain.
Chapter 24 (Flames)
1) Explain how Jared is able to not freeze due to the Wîhtiko's scream?
2) What takes Kyle so long to close the Wîhtiko's lair with rocks?
3) What happens to Jared while trying to escape through the small opening?
4) Recount Jared's reaction to being grabbed by the Wîhtiko
5) How is Kyle able to escape through the small opening?
6) What is the bigger danger that is getting closer to the boys after escaping from the Wîhtiko?
Chapter 25 (Kokum)
1) What immediately scared Jared once he and Kyle make it back to Kokum?
2) Kokum tells Jared that Kyle "is nôcicim". What does this mean?
3) Why does Kokum say that Jared is also now her grandchild?
4) What is the Cree remedy that Kokum gives Kyle and Jared?
5) How long were Kyle and Jared gone in the real world compared to the spirit world?
6) Explain why Jared defending Kyle to his dad is so important. What could this say about Jared? Explain.
7) At the end of the story, the boys see the Whiskey Jack again, but realize something. What is that? Why is that relevant to the beginning of the story? Explain.
1) Explain the process Kyle takes to get Jared out of the mud
2) Why couldn't Kyle just reach down and pull Jared out of the mud?
3) Why does Jared compare Kyle to Captain America?
4) Explain why Kyle thinks getting to the moose camp is best for the boys.
5) Why is Jared ok with being covered in mud?
Chapter 20 (Trails)
1) Explain what happened to Jared as the boys were travelling towards the moose camp.
2) Explain why Jared is upset when Kyle compares him to Cheetah.
3) Explain the phrase, "That's the pot calling the kettle black".
4) What is different about Kokum and the moose camp compared to the first time the boys saw Kokum earlier in the story?
5) What problem did Kokum accidentally cause by praying and burning Sweetgrass?
Chapter 21 (Decisions)
1) Why would Kyle seem so defeated, even though his Kokum is right in front of him?
2) How does Jared bring Kyle back to reality, and snap him out of his daze?
3) What does Jared want he and Kyle to figure out?
Chapter 22 (Uphill)
1) Explain what happened to Kyle's cat according to his story.
2) Compare on contrast the lives Kyle and Jared had with their families before the events of the book, according to their stories.
3) According to Kyle, what happened to his mom?
4) What does Jared hear at night when taking a dump?
5) How does Jared know which voice belongs to Kyle?
6) What is Jared's plan to stop the Wîhtiko?
7) Recount Kyle's Moshum's story about the hill.
8) Where do Kyle and Jared agree to go together if they survive?
9) Add to the list of reasons why Jared believes he will never be friends with Kyle.
Chapter 23 (Plans)
1) Describe the Wîhtiko's lair using the language that Karen Bass uses in the chapter.
2) Considering the imagery creating by the vocabulary in this chapter, what could you infer has happened inside of the Wîhtiko's lair over time?
3) Explain the plan the boys come up with the trap the Wîhtiko.
4) Kyle repeats the statement, "Sometimes, afraid is the smartest thing you can be." Why is this statement so important at this point in the story? How does Kyle saying this again, now, differ from when he first said it? Explain.
Chapter 24 (Flames)
1) Explain how Jared is able to not freeze due to the Wîhtiko's scream?
2) What takes Kyle so long to close the Wîhtiko's lair with rocks?
3) What happens to Jared while trying to escape through the small opening?
4) Recount Jared's reaction to being grabbed by the Wîhtiko
5) How is Kyle able to escape through the small opening?
6) What is the bigger danger that is getting closer to the boys after escaping from the Wîhtiko?
Chapter 25 (Kokum)
1) What immediately scared Jared once he and Kyle make it back to Kokum?
2) Kokum tells Jared that Kyle "is nôcicim". What does this mean?
3) Why does Kokum say that Jared is also now her grandchild?
4) What is the Cree remedy that Kokum gives Kyle and Jared?
5) How long were Kyle and Jared gone in the real world compared to the spirit world?
6) Explain why Jared defending Kyle to his dad is so important. What could this say about Jared? Explain.
7) At the end of the story, the boys see the Whiskey Jack again, but realize something. What is that? Why is that relevant to the beginning of the story? Explain.
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Tuesday, 4 February 2020
"The Outsiders" - Chapter 9 Questions And "The Hill" - Chapters 17 & 18 Questions
“The Outsiders”
Chapter 9
1) Compare the Greasers with Tim Shepard's gang, and the gang from Brumly.
2) Why did Darry feel hatred for Paul Holden?
3) How did Ponyboy react to Darry's hatred?
4) Who won the rumble? How was the winner determined?
5) Just before he died, Johnny said, "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold..." What did he mean by this?
“The Hill”
Chapter 17 (The Ridge)
1) Why does Kyle believe that Wesakechak will not kill the Wîhtiko for the boys?
2) Why might Kyle be so upset that Wesakechak is willing to help Jared? Explain.
3) According to Jared, why would Wesakechak be helping the boys? Expain.
4) Why would Kyle feel that Wesakechak is disappointed in him? Explain.
5) What is it that's really happening when the boys hear the wind whispering their names?
6) How do the boys escape the Wîhtiko at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 18 (Water)
1) How does Jared save himself from being frozen by the Wîhtiko's scream?
2) What does "Kinanâskomitin, nisimis" mean? Explain its importance at this point in the story.
3) Compare and contrast how the boys feel about where the other one lives. (e.g., How does Kyle feel about the city?)
4) What is Kyle's plan for getting back to the hill?
5) What happens to Jared as the boys are crossing the marsh?
Chapter 9
1) Compare the Greasers with Tim Shepard's gang, and the gang from Brumly.
2) Why did Darry feel hatred for Paul Holden?
3) How did Ponyboy react to Darry's hatred?
4) Who won the rumble? How was the winner determined?
5) Just before he died, Johnny said, "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold..." What did he mean by this?
“The Hill”
Chapter 17 (The Ridge)
1) Why does Kyle believe that Wesakechak will not kill the Wîhtiko for the boys?
2) Why might Kyle be so upset that Wesakechak is willing to help Jared? Explain.
3) According to Jared, why would Wesakechak be helping the boys? Expain.
4) Why would Kyle feel that Wesakechak is disappointed in him? Explain.
5) What is it that's really happening when the boys hear the wind whispering their names?
6) How do the boys escape the Wîhtiko at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 18 (Water)
1) How does Jared save himself from being frozen by the Wîhtiko's scream?
2) What does "Kinanâskomitin, nisimis" mean? Explain its importance at this point in the story.
3) Compare and contrast how the boys feel about where the other one lives. (e.g., How does Kyle feel about the city?)
4) What is Kyle's plan for getting back to the hill?
5) What happens to Jared as the boys are crossing the marsh?
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
"The Outsiders" - Chapter 8 Questions And "The Hill" - Chapters 15 & 16 Questions
"The Outsiders"
Chapter 8
1) Why was it important that Johnny be able to see Gone With The Wind when he woke up?
2) Do you agree with Johnny's decision not to see his mother? Explain why or why not.
3) Judge the following statement, and explain your thinking: "The only thing that keeps Darry from bein' a Soc is us."
4) What was Two-Bit's "showpiece"? What does this word mean in this context?
5) Why was Two-Bit's "showpiece" so important to him?
6) What qualities did Cherry admire both in Bob and in Dally?
"The Hill"
Chapter 15 (Morning)
1) Jared realizes that Kyle's calmness has been like an anchor to him. What could have caused Jared to only realize this now?
2) Describe the two natural remedies and tools that Kyle uses, and how they work.
3) Jared also realizes that everything he normally relies on is useless. Explain why this realization could be important for Jared's growth as a character. Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.
4) Add to the list of reasons why Jared believes he will never be friends with Kyle.
5) Jared and Kyle both discuss how they feel they lost their families. Compare and contrast their stories.
6) Why would Kyle tell Jared, without Jared questioning, "Don't even think that Dad was the drunk."? How does this relate to stereotypes of First Nations people? Explain.
7) Explain "survivor's guilt".
8) What do Jared and Kyle say they feel attracted to at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 16 (A Tribe)
1) What caused Jared to feel shocked at the beginning of the chapter? Why is this significant?
2) Explain the Cree belief about tribes according to Kyle.
3) Explain the significance of Jared describing the boys as "A Tribe of two." How could this tie into the character growth seen in Chapter 15?
4) Kyle tells Jared something important about the wolverine. What is it? Why would the wolverine be following around Jared and Kyle?
Chapter 8
1) Why was it important that Johnny be able to see Gone With The Wind when he woke up?
2) Do you agree with Johnny's decision not to see his mother? Explain why or why not.
3) Judge the following statement, and explain your thinking: "The only thing that keeps Darry from bein' a Soc is us."
4) What was Two-Bit's "showpiece"? What does this word mean in this context?
5) Why was Two-Bit's "showpiece" so important to him?
6) What qualities did Cherry admire both in Bob and in Dally?
"The Hill"
Chapter 15 (Morning)
1) Jared realizes that Kyle's calmness has been like an anchor to him. What could have caused Jared to only realize this now?
2) Describe the two natural remedies and tools that Kyle uses, and how they work.
3) Jared also realizes that everything he normally relies on is useless. Explain why this realization could be important for Jared's growth as a character. Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.
4) Add to the list of reasons why Jared believes he will never be friends with Kyle.
5) Jared and Kyle both discuss how they feel they lost their families. Compare and contrast their stories.
6) Why would Kyle tell Jared, without Jared questioning, "Don't even think that Dad was the drunk."? How does this relate to stereotypes of First Nations people? Explain.
7) Explain "survivor's guilt".
8) What do Jared and Kyle say they feel attracted to at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 16 (A Tribe)
1) What caused Jared to feel shocked at the beginning of the chapter? Why is this significant?
2) Explain the Cree belief about tribes according to Kyle.
3) Explain the significance of Jared describing the boys as "A Tribe of two." How could this tie into the character growth seen in Chapter 15?
4) Kyle tells Jared something important about the wolverine. What is it? Why would the wolverine be following around Jared and Kyle?
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
"The Outsiders" - Chapter 7 Questions And "The Hill" - Chapters 13 & 14 Questions
"The Outsiders"
Chapter 7
1) What bad news did Ponyboy and his brothers learn about Johnny's condition?
2) The newspaper article praises the actions of Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally. However, something in the column about Soda, Darry, and himself disturbed Ponyboy. Explain.
3) According to Randy, what did most of the Socs want from their parents?
4) Why did Randy decide to not participate in the rumble?
“The Hill”
Chapter 13 (Trickster)
1) What was Wesakechak doing outside of the hut?
2) What makes Jared believe that Wesakechak could be trusted?
3) Why does Jared believe that Wîhtiko is tracking him?
4) What had caused Jared and Kyle to freeze in place?
5) Add to the previous description of Wîhtiko by using the description given near the end of the chapter.
Chapter 7
1) What bad news did Ponyboy and his brothers learn about Johnny's condition?
2) The newspaper article praises the actions of Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally. However, something in the column about Soda, Darry, and himself disturbed Ponyboy. Explain.
3) According to Randy, what did most of the Socs want from their parents?
4) Why did Randy decide to not participate in the rumble?
“The Hill”
Chapter 13 (Trickster)
1) What was Wesakechak doing outside of the hut?
2) What makes Jared believe that Wesakechak could be trusted?
3) Why does Jared believe that Wîhtiko is tracking him?
4) What had caused Jared and Kyle to freeze in place?
5) Add to the previous description of Wîhtiko by using the description given near the end of the chapter.
Chapter 14 (Pissing Contest)
1) What saves the boys from the Wîhtiko ?
2) What kept the Wîhtiko from smelling the boys inside the moss house?
3) What does Kyle believe is causing the Wîhtiko to sense Jared?
4) Add to the reasons of why Jared believes he'll never be friends with Kyle.
5) How does Kyle think the boys can escape the Wîhtiko ?
6) Kyle gets very defensive when chess is brought up, and discusses how his Moshum was fantastic at chess. Do you believe that Kyle was trying to prove a point of some sort? Why or why not?
7) What causes Jared to realize that he had thought that he was better than Kyle?
1) What saves the boys from the Wîhtiko ?
2) What kept the Wîhtiko from smelling the boys inside the moss house?
3) What does Kyle believe is causing the Wîhtiko to sense Jared?
4) Add to the reasons of why Jared believes he'll never be friends with Kyle.
5) How does Kyle think the boys can escape the Wîhtiko ?
6) Kyle gets very defensive when chess is brought up, and discusses how his Moshum was fantastic at chess. Do you believe that Kyle was trying to prove a point of some sort? Why or why not?
7) What causes Jared to realize that he had thought that he was better than Kyle?
Friday, 24 January 2020
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