Monday, February 22, 2010

The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 20-30

The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 20-30 Infante 2009-10



1. Why is it cool to be in the Vigils? They have control over people using "psychological warfare" and have power over what people can or cannot do.

2. Obie obviously does not like Archie or being in the Vigils. Why does he stay? He stays so he can still have power and not have to worry about watching his back.

3. Brother Leon says sales are down because of apathy. Is that true? No, some of it has to do with assignments given out by the Vigils and how Brother Leon treats his kids.

4. Is trying to get the students to sell chocolates just a game? Why or why not? Yes, in a way i believe he does because he is so worried about roll call and who is doing their part.

5. Did Jerry become a symbol to other students? Yes, because he stood up for what he believed in.

6. Who or what gives the Vigils such power? Mainly "psychological Warfare" and them knowing how to use it good.

7. Who or what in your life gives you the courage to stand up for yourself? Who do you wish encouraged you? Why? My dad and i'm glad he did, because he taught me how to be a man and stand up to rotten kids.

8. Carter punches Rollo when he talks back to Archie. Why does he do this? He is trying to prove a point that nobody can stand up to the Vigils.

9. Is the quote, “All schools have animals” true? Yes, there are always trouble makers wherever you go even besides school.

10. How would the dynamics at Trinity change if it was a co-ed school? They would have the public as a whole and one group may not be the big baddest one.

11. Why do people get caught up in a herd mentality? Often times due to peer pressure and it usually gets to the weak people.

12. “Funny – someone does violence to you but you’re the one who has to hide, as if you’re the criminal.” Explain this quote. Is this true in real life? Give examples. Yes, people are treated wrong and are scared to fight back and have to hide and theres alot of instances this happens like men beating on women.

13. What is the difference between a spirit of brotherhood and what the boys at Trinity have? Brotherhood can be a nice group who does good for people, but for the Trinity people, they have to deal with the Vigils and mean bullies.

14. Did Jerry have to go to the field to fight? No, but in a way he wanted to stand up for himself and not back down like a whimp.

15. What would you have done in Jerry’s situation? Same thing

16. To what lengths would you go to stand up for something? Fighting or at the least making an arguement out of the situation.

17. Silence = consent. What does that mean? Meaning if your silent your keeping to yourself which that's what consent means.

18. How does the ending feel to you? In a way i'm having mixed feelings good and bad after all that has happened throughout the story.

19. Does this story leave the reader with any hope at all? Explain. In a way yes, because towards the end it shows people standing up for themselves and not everybody has to be a victim.

20. If you had to predict what happened next (after the ending of the story), what would you say happens I would say the Vigils come back into effect and stay sturdy whether it's the same or different group.

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

200-Word Blog Essay "Dare I Disturb the Universe"

Archie is a big example of of daring the universe. He is supposed to back up Brother Leon in selling the chocolates, but decided to make an assignment involving Renault not selling chocolates for ten days. Renault on the other hand, he is sort of daring the Vigils by exceeding the number of days not selling chocolates. Obie is concerned about Renault making the Vigils look bad, so the Vigils might get back at Renault. "Dare I Disturb the Universe" overall means going against what needs done such as a task, rule, or well self-being.

Archie gives all these assignments that hurt mentally and physically students, teachers, and organizations of the school. Renault is out doing most of the assignments given to him by the Vigils, but still sometimes even doing wrong himself by not selling the chocolates. Obie is Archie's little "boy" by being the secretary of the Vigils and feeding on to assignments given out by the Vigils, but not being totally the definition of the quote.

All together, these three people Renault, Obie, and Archie describe "Dare I Disturb the Universe". They all go against rules, but Obie would be the least like the quote because he does everything told. They are all three in the Vigils though and disturb the school as a whole making everything horrible for everybody.

The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 10-20

The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 10-20 Infante 2009-10

1. In your opinion, should Jerry have said no to selling the chocolates? No, because now he has himself in a jam with the Vigils
2. Where does school spirit begin and end? Where do you draw the line? Think about the kinds of things that happen between BHS and GA during football season. School Spirit begins with spirit and ends with usually a big mess. The line is drawn when things get out of hand with kids fighting and partying like animals.
3. Should you make sacrifices for your school? Talk about an experience you have had with fundraising at school. What was it like? No, it's like a job, you go to work and leave whatever at work at work. If it is fundraising, yes because your doing something good for the charity that your raising money for.
4. What makes Brother Leon a bully? Give examples. Where does he cross the line? He makes fun of kids in class, but he crosses the line holding grades above people in in his classes heads.
5. Do you think the world is made up of either “victims or victimizers?” Explain. I would say victims, because we all get hurt sometime in our life.
6. How does Brother Leon bribe David Caroni? Would someone else be able to bribe you with a grade? He holds an F over his head, but that wouldn't happen to me because i'd be contacting authority.
7. Why does Jerry refuse to sell the chocolates after the assignment is over? He feels like he can't do it.
8. Jerry feels sick every morning because he has to face Leon. What physical symptoms of stress have you experienced in stressful situations? I had to experience it with my dad because he is pretty strict when i try to reason with him about things.
9. Should the other Brothers do something about the Vigils? If the Vigils existed here at GA, would you want teachers to do something about it? Explain. Yes, they should and i think they should if they were at our school "psycholigical warfare" is not right whatsoever.
10. Does bully happen at GA? Is anything done about it? Why or why not? Yes it does happen, but there is really nothing done about it because teacher's pay no mind to it usually.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The Chocolate War DQ'S 1-10

1. What affect did the first sentence have on you? Why did the author use it?Well, first sentence was a shock to me, but author used it for forshadowing. (ask this question again after reading the whole book)

2. Do you feel you have to stay on the good side of anyone if your life? Why?Yes, because people can always turn on you.

3. What would you do? AND How would you feel if you found out someone was keeping private information about you (like Obie’s notebook)I would be concerned, because I would want to know why.

4. Why is the man at the bus stop contemptuous of Jerry? What does he mean when he tells him he’s “missing a lot in the world?”Because Jerry has everything made and he means he needs to go out and be more adventurous.

5. Who is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do? He is one of the teachers that are wicked.

6. Why does everyone in the school ignore the Vigils?They are unspoken of.

7. Why does Goober have to comply with the assignment? What would you do?If he wants to stay in, he has to do what is told of him and i would just listen.

8. What kind of teacher is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do?He is a wicked teacher and I have seen students picked on by teachers and I have been picked on by teachers, but the rest of the class just laughed.

9. Do you know anyone with any of Emile’s characteristics?Yes

10. Why do they choose to pick on Brother Eugene?Brother Eugene is a weak teacher.

11. Jerry feels like he can’t talk to his father. How could he remedy that situation? Do you ever feel that way? How could you remedy the situation?Yes, he could have his dad work less and my dad is always working, but i would just tell him to spend time with me.

12. What have you had to sell for school fundraisers? Have you felt any pressure to sell?I have had to sell candy, and yes I have felt pressure because I want to make sure I'm doing my sells right.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Killing Mr.Griffin 13-19

CHAPTER THIRTEEN
1. What surprises Mrs. McConnell about Mrs. Griffin’s visit?
Susan was the last one to see Griffin
2. How does Mrs. Griffin surprise Susan?
She found out what Mr.Griffin thought of her
3. Mrs. Griffin is certain Susan is lying about her teacher conference with Mr. Griffin. List
her reasons.
The watch, shifty behavior, the lady with Griffin
4. How do Susan’s parents react when Mrs. Griffin accuses her of lying?
They were protective of Susan
5. What does Mrs. Griffin know about David? Mark?
David- Assignment blew away
Mark- Got in trouble for copying paper
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
1. Why does David’s Grandmother believe he is secretly seeing his Daddy? What proof do
you think she has?
The ring because he's always gone
2. Lana tells Lt. Baca about the turned-up ground and gives him the prescription bottle.
What else does she say to expose the kidnappers?
The ground was over turned and troubles with Mr.Griffin and Mark and gave info of the spot with Mark
3. What new plans do they make for the car?
Jeff's garage and spray paint it and take it to Zunna
4. Why does Mark think the news report is false?
David took the ring but Mark doesn't know so it's false to him
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CHAPTER FIFTEEN
1. Why does David take the ring?
It's a momento of his father
2. The blowing wind may be a symbol of freedom in this novel. Explain its possible
importance in the following events:
David and Susan’s first meeting- Wind signifies the shoe imprint from Susan
the picnic by the waterfall- Blows while they take Griffin up there
the inscription on the ring- Freedom blows like the wind
3. Why does the lady from the other house smile through the window at Susan?
The beds weren't made and She's used to seeing things clean
4. What is Susan’s opinion of David’s grandmother?
Sharp and definitly not going to give ring back
5. Why does Susan call Jeff’s house?
She wants to talk to him about the ring and update him
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
1. In what ways do we see that the Garrett’s do not see their son Jeff as a real person?
They don't see flaws in him and that he's good
2. Mystery stories rely on inference, the act of drawing a conclusion that is not actually
stated. Using inference, what information will Mrs. Griffin learn from the newspaper?
The whole Lana connection and found out that was Mark's girlfriend
3. Why does David’s grandmother refuse to attend church?
The reverend said if you don't take care of earthly responsibilities, she won't go to heaven
4. Explain what David’s grandmother means in the following quotation. “The winds of
freedom are filled with laughter.”
Mrs.Ruggles thinks that her son left his wife and said because the son is not very fun to him
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5. What clue in the story reveals the identity of Irma Ruggle’s visitor?
The guy with funny eyes
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
1. Why do Betsy and Jeff stop by to see Susan?
Betsy needs alibi
2. What is surprising about David’s grandmother’s death?
There was someone in the room with her
3. Do you think Betsy and Jeff believe Mark has killed the old woman?
Yes, they play it off though
4. The first paragraph of the chapter discusses the wind. Why do you suppose the author
writes about the wind blowing again at this point in the story?
The truth is finally going to come out
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
1. What are the implications of Susan’s statement “I did that” on page 208?
Confronted Mark that she contributed to the death of grandma Ruggles and told about ring
2. What is Jeff worried about?
He doesn't want to drive Mr.Griffin's car
3. Why doesn’t Mark gag Susan?
The wind is loud enough
4. How does Mark feel after he sets the fire?
He feels calm and happy
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5. How does Susan feel about Mark?
She loves him but hates him
6. Why does Susan scream, “I’m going to die, You’re glad, aren’t you?”
7. How does Mrs. Griffin respond?
She thinks Griffin is getting payback, but Mrs.Griffin says she wouldn't want that
CHAPTER NINETEEN
1. Mrs. McConnell tells Susan, “It is only by facing things that you ever put them behind
you.” What do you think is good or bad about this advice?
You have to have some regrets or you won't learn anything
2. How does Mrs. Griffin recognize the car?
She knows by heart the interior
3. Why is the whole family going to counseling?
So they can all get help together
4. Do you think the proposed penalties are fair? Explain.
Yes, they are all guilty in a way
5. How does the last verse in Susan’s, “Song for Ophelia,” explain why she becomes involved
with Mark and the others?
She wanted attention and that song made her vulnerable
6. What may the reader infer from the last paragraph?
She's matured and accepted responsibilities
7. “Coming-of-Age” stories are usually about “Loss of Innocence” or “Rite of Passage.” State
what kind of story this is and why.
Loss of innocence- Susan changes to be bad
Rite of Passage- Susan gets stronger