“Stop the Sun” Discussion Questions



“Stop the Sun” Discussion Questions

1. What is actually happening when Terry’s father’s eyes “go away”?

2. Why does Terry’s father crawl across the floor at the mall?

3. How does Terry’s mother deal with his father’s problem?

4. What finally makes Terry ask his father about his experience in the war?

5. Why does Terry’s father say he died that day in the war?

6. What is a theme of “Stop the Sun”?

7. How does the repetition of the phrase “his father’s eyes went away” hint at what the theme might be?

8. What detail shows that Terry and his father basically have a good relationship?

9. Terry demonstrates how difficult it is to talk about his father’s problem when he…

10. What does the title “Stop the Sun” tell you about the theme of the story?

11. What do you think Terry’s relationship with his father will be like after their talk? Use details from the text to support your answer.

(Answer in a complete paragraph—1/2 page)

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