Homework Log 1 - Library of Literature and Learning



Reading Log 1

Answer each question with a complete sentence!

“Rules of the Game” (305-315)

2a. Early in the story, what happens when Waverly asks for a bag of salted plums?

2b. What happens when she stops asking?

2c. How does Waverly later apply that strategy to her desire to play chess competitively?

3a. How does Mrs. Jong teach Waverly rules of behavior?

3b. How does Waverly translate these rules into strategies for winning at chess?

3c. How does she use these rules against her mother?

9a. Why does Mrs. Jong give Waverly special privileges?

9b. How do these privileges affect Waverly and her relationship with her mother? Explain.

“The Washwoman” (26-31)

2a. Which job does the washwoman perform for Singer’s family?

2b. Which laborious (major) obstacles to doing the job well does Singer describe? (What are some things that could prevent the washwoman from doing a good job?)

3a. What prevents the washwoman from returning to the family for several months?

3b. What does the washwoman’s eventual return tell you about her character?

5a. In this narrative essay, what difficulties does the washwoman face?

5b. How does she respond to those challenges?

5c. What inspirational lesson does the author take away from the story of the washwoman’s life?

Reading Log 2

Answer each question with a complete sentence!

“Checkouts” (74-77)

2a. What do the boy and girl think about while they are apart?

2b. How do you think the two characters feel when they see each other at the movie theater?

4a. Why do the boy and girl never act on their feelings?

4b. Do you agree with the narrator that “humans are very complicated”? Explain.

“The Sniper” (Old Blue Book Pgs.4-10)

1. Tell 3 details about the setting of the story.

2. What happens to the old woman who informs on the sniper?

3. How does the sniper trick the enemy sniper?

4. Where on his body is the sniper injured?

5. How does this happen?

6. In the end, what does the sniper discover?

7. How many were injured or killed? List them.

Reading Log 3

Answer each question with a complete sentence!

“The Most Dangerous Game” (215-235)

2a. According to Zaroff, what is the most dangerous game?

2b. Based on this attitude, would you call Zaroff “civilized” (polite/educated) Why or why not?

3a. Early in the story, what fears does Whitney believe jaguars feel?

3b. How does Rainsford’s attitude toward these animals differ from Whitney’s?

4a. Near the end, with what words does Zaroff congratulate Rainsford?

4b. What action does Rainsford then take?

6a. What is the main conflict in this story? Explain.

6b. Is the main conflict primarily (mostly) internal or external? Explain.

“The Cask of Amontillado” (61-67)

3a. What specific steps does Montresor take to ensure that his plan works?

3b. Why does Montresor keep urging Fortunato to turn back?

4a. Why does Montresor hate Fortunato?

4b. Why does Montresor feel he has a right to punish Fortunato?

6. Fill in the chart below with TWO events in the rising action, the climax, and ONE event from the falling action. Use details from the story.

7a. Identify a statement or an event that foreshadows Fortunato’s fate.

7b. How does foreshadowing add to the suspense? Explain.

Reading Log 4

Answer each question with a complete sentence!

“American History” (202-211)

2a. In the first paragraph, what words does Elena use to describe her building?

2b. How does she describe Eugene’s house from her fire escape?

3a. What subject is Elena going to study with Eugene?

4a. Where is Elena’s mother, and what is she doing when Elena returns from Eugene’s house?

4b. In the last scene of the story, why does Elena say that her tears are just for herself?

“The Gift of the Magi” (246-251)

2a. What does Della do to get money for Jim’s present?

2b. What does her action suggest about her character?

3a. How does Jim react when he first sees that Della has cut her hair?

3b. Why does Della misunderstand Jim’s reaction?

4. O. Henry says of these “two foolish children” that they are “the wisest.” How do you think he would define wisdom?

“The Scarlet Ibis” (350-361)

2a. Why does the narrator cry when everyone congratulates him for teaching Doodle to walk?

2b. What do the narrator’s tears reveal about his conflicted, or mixed, feelings?

3a. What does Doodle do with the dead ibis?

3b. How does Doodle’s reaction to the dead bird compare to those of his family members?

3c. What do you think motivates Doodle to treat the ibis as he does?

4a. Why do you think the narrator sets such demanding goals for Doodle?

4b. After Doodle’s death, how do you think the narrator felt about his expectations of Doodle?

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