Section 1: The Keeping Room
(page 1-19)
 

1.  p. 3 par 2: ìA great......green world.î
Question: What descriptive words does the author use?
Answer: bird glides, soft dampness, green world.
Purpose: sets mood
 

2.  p. 7 & 8: ìOur town....prove our pointî
Question: Why did the author include this passage?
Answer: to give historical background on the cause of the war.
Purpose: to inform
 

3.  p. 11 par 6: ì It is....their departure.î
Question: What ìsenseî does the author use to capture the description of Joey's favorite room?
Answer: The sense of smell
Purpose: To set mood
 

4.  p. 19 Par. 1 ìFather......become slavesî?
Question: Can you predict why Joey asked this question?
Answer: Joey has doubts about his fathers view.
Purpose: to persuade
 

5. Choose a passage that you think is interesting and be prepared to discuss it with your group.