- List words that best describes Squeaky’s attitude toward her brother in “Raymond’s Run”.

- In “Raymond’s Run”, why do Squeaky’s classmates make fun (ridicule) of Raymond?

- In “Paul Revere’s Ride,” how does he warn the arrival of the British

- Which of the following best expresses the author’s purpose in this passage from “Paul Revere’s Ride”?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   [to putchildren to sleep; to describe historical events; to stress that Revere’s ride occurred at night; or to tell an exciting, true story that should never be forgotten]

- Know: historical characters: lived in the past, had many personality traits, and are subjects of research or biography.

 

 Unit 3 Essay Questions

** Historical context is a key to understanding most of the selections in this unit.  Choose two or three selections, and write an essay in which you explain the importance of historical context to each, drawing on specific examples to help make your points.

 

**Nearly every selection in this unit focuses on a form of heroism, be it major or minor.  In an essay, explain the role that heroic characters play in at least two of the selections in this unit.  Give clear reasons for your answer, and support it with relevant (important) examples and quotations from the texts of your chosen selections.

 

** Understanding conflict –and how to resolve it –enables us to navigate the unexpected twists and turns that life often presents.  In an essay, discuss the way in which conflict is resolved in at least two of the selections in this unit (quest for justice).  Develop your answer with concrete examples and quotations from the texts of your chosen selections.

 

 

Unit 8 Review

- In “The Diary of Anne Frank”, what’s the reason why the Franks are staying in the top floor of the warehouse?

- In Act I Scene 1 why doe Mr. Frank tell Miep to burn all the papers she wants to give him?

- Why must everyone in the upstairs room be still and quiet from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

-  Why do Anne and Peter remove the yellow stars from their clothes?

- What do the following lines from “The Diary of Anne Frank tell about Mr. Frank?

            MR. FRANK: It’ll be hard, I know.  But always remember this, Anneke.  There are no walls, there are not bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind.  Miep will bring us books.  We will read history, poetry, mythology.

- What is the meaning of the line, “The invasion has begun”?

- How do living arrangements change after Mr. Dussel arrives?

 

 

 

Unit 8 continued…

- In “The Diary of Anne Frank: what do the following lines tell you about Anne?

            MRS. FRANK: You shouldn’t … you should have at least one day to yourselves.  [She goes quickly to the stove and brings down teacups and tea for all of them.] / ANNE: Don’t say that, it’s so wonderful to see them! [Sniffing at MIEP’s coat] I can smell the wind and the cold on you clothes.

- What do the following stage directions tell you about the setting?

            [There is a piercing scream from Mrs. Van Daan above.  She grabs at the fur coat as Mr. Van Daan is starting downstairs with it.]

- How did Anne come by the many gifts she gives out on Hanukkah night?

- Why does Mouschi the cat cause such conflict in the attic?

- Picture the flowers Miep brings to the group on New Year’s Day.  How do you think this gift looks in the attic?

- Why does Mr. Dussel request that Mrs. Frank cut the New Year’s cake?

-When Mrs. Frank finally eats her small piece of cake, why is she so disinterested in it?

- Peter brings Anne’s cake to her after she storms off. The time these two spend together that day is the start of the subplot? Which choice best describes this subplot?

            a) Peter and Anne find that by talking together, they can find some comfort.                           b) Peter and Anne plan their own escape from the Secret Annex                                        c) Peter and Anne force the adults to behave more kindly toward one another                    d) Peter and Anne figure out how to find Mouschi together.        

- What is the climax of Act II of “The Diary of Anne Frank”?

- How are the very first scene and the very last scene of “The Diary of Anne Frank” related?

- How do you picture Mr. Frank as he delivers his last line: “She puts me to shame”?

** In “The Diary of Anne Frank”, Anne says that she still believes, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.  In an essay, explain why you think Anne felt this way.  Use evidence from the play to support you answer.

** In “The Diary of Anne Frank, Peter and Anne long for a place where they can be together undisturbed.  Their solution presents a problem for the adults.  In an essay, explain the problem from Anne’s and Peter’s point of view and from the point of view of the adults.

**  “The Diary of Anne Frank” ends with Mr. Frank saying about Anne “She puts me to shame.” Reflect on the plot of the play, and on what you know happens to Anne.  Write an essay to explain what Mr. Frank means by his comment.

** In each selection in this unit, one or more characters must face a difficult situation over which he or she has little control.  Choose any two of the characters and in an essay compare contrast them on the basis of the situations they face and how they deal with these situations.