Section 7: The Gold Cadillac
(Pages 9-27)

1. ìLook here, Wilbert,î...Pg. 23 Par. 4

I chose this passage because the uncles were expressing there concern about Wilbert driving to the South, in his new Cadillac, alone.

Why do you think it would be dangerous for Wilbert to drive his new Cadillac to the South?

Answer: Because during this time period African Americans did not have rights in the South.

Author's Purpose:  To Inform
 

2. ìNot much thoseÖ..î  Pg. 24 Par. 2

I chose this passage because it expresses the use of dialect in Mr. Poindexterís speech.

Why do you think the author chose to use dialect in this passage?

Answer:  The author used dialect to allow the reader to understand the African American culture better.

Authors Purpose: To Describe
 

3. Find a Surprising passage
 

4. On your own
 

5. On your own