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Ch. 9

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Question 1

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What does the coming of spring mean to Cassie? What will happen soon in her life, and what is she looking forward to?

Question 2

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How does Jeremy feel about spring coming? Why? Be specific.

Question 3

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The first part of the chapter foreshadows that trouble will come to the Logan's and their friends. Describe at least three of these "signs" that were foreshadowed.

Question 4

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Imagine you are Papa having a conversation with Stacey about the things that happened when Papa got hurt. In at least seven sentences, write about what you would say to Stacey about why the things happened and what you would say to Stacey, who blames himself for the accident. Think about how Papa is always trying to comfort his children but at the same time being honest with them.

Question 5

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One major theme of this novel is that fear is a great motivator. Find at least 3 examples that prove how this theme was shown throughout Ch. 9. Site specific incidents from the chapter.

Question 6

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Look back on page 156 and reread the paragraph of Papa talking to Cassie about the trees. This story Papa was an extended metaphor. Explain what this metaphor was comparing. In other words, what did Papa really mean by his story? Be thorough in your explanation.