Choose one of the following questions to respond to in a comment on this page. Make sure after you write your comment, you include your name to receive credit.
Make sure to label both question #1 and what Part you've chosen to discuss!!
DUE: Friday, March 13th
PART 1 :
1). Who is the narrator in this story? Give some examples from the text and explain why they support your theory.
2). On page 4 under the heading “A Small Theory”, the narrator talks about the colors. He says, “A single hour can consist of thousands of different colors”. What does this mean? What could the colors stand for? Give some examples.
3). Pick one of the characters that you have encountered thus far. Describe them. Predict what you think will happen to them, based upon what you already know.
4). Think about Mr. Steiner’s reaction to Rudy when he finds him imitating his idol Jesse Owens. Is Mr. Steiner’s reaction to Rudy normal? Unusual? What doe you think made him react this way?
5). In Part One, Leisel is described as having “dangerous eyes”, whereas Rudy is described as having “big, safe blue eyes”. What color were Leisel’s eyes? Why was the color of her eyes “dangerous” and Rudy’s “safe”?
PART 2:
1). Describe the argument that takes place between Hans and his son. What was the reason for Hans Jr.’s extreme anger? Why do you think he felt so strongly about his beliefs?
2). What does Leisel discover about her mother’s disappearance during the book burning? What is her reaction to this new information?
3).Why do you think that Hans slaps Leisel? What do you think he was protecting her from? What might have happened to her if the soldiers had overheard her?
4). Why do you think Leisel steals the book from the book burning? How has Leisel’s views changed from the beginning of Part One until now?
5). Who do you think saw Leisel steal the book? What do you predict will happen to Leisel because she stole the book?
Make sure to label both question #1 and what Part you've chosen to discuss!!
DUE: Friday, March 13th
PART 1 :
1). Who is the narrator in this story? Give some examples from the text and explain why they support your theory.
2). On page 4 under the heading “A Small Theory”, the narrator talks about the colors. He says, “A single hour can consist of thousands of different colors”. What does this mean? What could the colors stand for? Give some examples.
3). Pick one of the characters that you have encountered thus far. Describe them. Predict what you think will happen to them, based upon what you already know.
4). Think about Mr. Steiner’s reaction to Rudy when he finds him imitating his idol Jesse Owens. Is Mr. Steiner’s reaction to Rudy normal? Unusual? What doe you think made him react this way?
5). In Part One, Leisel is described as having “dangerous eyes”, whereas Rudy is described as having “big, safe blue eyes”. What color were Leisel’s eyes? Why was the color of her eyes “dangerous” and Rudy’s “safe”?
PART 2:
1). Describe the argument that takes place between Hans and his son. What was the reason for Hans Jr.’s extreme anger? Why do you think he felt so strongly about his beliefs?
2). What does Leisel discover about her mother’s disappearance during the book burning? What is her reaction to this new information?
3).Why do you think that Hans slaps Leisel? What do you think he was protecting her from? What might have happened to her if the soldiers had overheard her?
4). Why do you think Leisel steals the book from the book burning? How has Leisel’s views changed from the beginning of Part One until now?
5). Who do you think saw Leisel steal the book? What do you predict will happen to Leisel because she stole the book?