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MATCHING QUESTION:

1. Extemporized- to perform something without preparation.
2. Unabashed- not embarrassed or ashamed.
3. Genuflected- to lower ones body by bending their leg.
4. Gelid- extremely cold.
5. Inviolable- not capable of being violated or infringed.
6. Surfeit- eating until excessively full.
7. Epiphany- a divine manifestation.
8. Macabre- shockingly repellent.

1. In the passage i think Morrison personifies winter and uses metaphor to compare Mr. Macteer to winter because of his personality and characteristics, well actually i think she compares certain people to certain seasons because of how their personality matches with the seasons, an example from the book is when she says: “My daddy’s face is a study. Winter moves into it and presides there. His eyes become a cliff of snow threatening to avalanche; his eyebrows bend like black limbs of leafless trees. His skin takes on the pale, cheerless yellow of winter sun; for a jaw he has the edges of a snowbound field dotted with stubble; his high forehead is frozen sweet of the Erie, hiding currents of gelid thoughts that eddy in darkness.”

2. The boys harassed Pecola about her family, her looks, and her “level” in society. They picked on Pecola because she was poor and because of what went on in her house. i believe this showed us who she is, and a bit more of how she feels. It shows us that she doesn’t have a voice, she doesn’t stand up for herself. This type of bullying is still very common to this day, to my opinion i think people bully others because they’re insecure about themselves or what goes on in their own household.

3. Maureen Peal, oh boy. Everywhere we go today there’s someone who is just like Maureen Peal. Someone who is drop-dead gorgeous and gets whatever she wants. This is not always a good thing though because what are your looks if you don’t have a good personality?
On the book i believe Maureen is a snobby little girl, she thinks that just because she’s pretty she can get whatever she wants, well news flash SHE CAN’T.

4. they compared themselves with Maureen in a few different ways, they compared how Maureen is pretty, popular, and loved by others.

5. When the MacTeers sisters’ meets the prostitutes they were kinda surprised that Mr. Henry would do such thing, but they did not in fact tell their mother because they remember that their mom said she would kill them if they ever ate from her plates and since the prostitutes didn’t eat from her plates the sisters kept their mouths shut. This shows that they do what they’re suppose to do, because they know when to keep their mouth shut and when to tell their mom.

6. I believe that Geraldine has some serious issues, i mean, who puts a cat before their kids? that is just crazy. She loves her cat more than her own family, and she rarely ever loves anything.

7. Geraldine to me is not such a good mom. She gives Junior everything that he wants, and that to me is not so good because he thinks he can have everything he wants. But along with that she never shows him any emotion like she does to the cat. I guess Junior is frustrated about that so he takes his anger out by bullying Pecola.

8. Junior is mean and cruel to Pecola and he bully’s her. at one point he pretends to be “nice” to Pecola and gets her in trouble that’s when Geraldine yells at Pecola and calls her names and that makes Pecola feel like trash.

http://storycorps.org/listen/stories/hunny-reiken-and-her-husband-elliot/

I find this to be such a cute story. i love the irony of Hunny having a twin sister and Elliot having a twin brother, and the fact that they all end up in love and married.
i wonder if they ever confused each other.. what stands out to me is the fact that Hunny got married to Elliot and her twin sister got married to Elliots twin brother on the same day and exact same time with exact same outfits and flowers, that to me is just so ironic.
Love this story, and i love when he says “You and your sister couldn’t tell us apart. And we couldn’t tell you two apart.” that is kind of amusing to me.
i chose this story because it was supper cute and ironic and sort of amusing.

1. What message does Stephano deliver to Lorenzo and Jessica?

2. What opinion does Lorenzo hold of men who don’t like music?
They have no fun.

3. What does Portia order her household not to do?
She tells them not to leave.

4. To whom does Nerissa claim to believe Gratiano gave his ring?
Another women.

5. What does Portia threaten when Bassanio admits he gave the ring away?
To leave Bassanio becasue he broke his promise and gave the ring away.

6. What does Portia claim she will do if she encounters the doctor to whom Bassanio gave the ring?
To fnd him and get the ring back.

7. How does Antonio attempt to placate Portia?
He says that he gave the ring because he helped them in court.

8. What does Portia offer Bassanio to seal the new promise?
The same ring.

9. What secret does Portia reveal to the company?
That sh was the Judge.

10. What good news does Portia tell Antonio?
That he is not going to die and that he shouldnt be so down.

1. What does the Duke request of Shylock?
To forgive him and come up with a different deal/bond.

2. What reason does Shylock give for his wanting the pound of Antonio’s flesh?
That the Jews and christians should have the same rights. And h also mentionshow Antonio always spat on him. (im guessing this is his revenge).

3. Why does Antonio advise his friends to give up attempting to dissuade Shylock? Because Antonio knows that Shylock wont back down and that the deal was what it was.

4. Why does Shylock believe the Duke must enforce the terms of the bond?
Because the bond was made and it should be followed up with no matter what.

5. Why does Portia, disguised as the lawyer, initially conclude that Shylock’s bond must beadhered to?
So she can help Antonio and save his behind from being cut into pieces ( : so she had to dress as a man because back than women couldnt be lawyers.

6. Although she acknowledges Shylock’s right to a pound of Antonio’s flesh, how does Portia prevent the usurer from acting on it?
She says that if any drip of christian blood is dripped he Shylock has the right to die.

7. Why is Shylock stripped of his possessions?
Because he tried to “murder” a christian.

8. Apart from the financial conditions, what does Antonio’s new arrangement demand of Shylock?
He doubles his money and antonio is not killed by shylock, and half of the money goes to Jessica.

9. What does the disguised Portia demand from Bassanio for her services?
She demands the ring that she “Portia” gave him.

10. Why is Bassanio reluctant to give up the ring?
because it was the ring his wife gave him showing her love, and she made him promise that he wouldn’t give it away or loose it no matter what.

Jacqueline R.
3-4
November.
New Moon.
Stephanie Meyer.

What do you think was the author’s purpose in writing this book?*
the purpose is to entertain the reader and to show Edwards deep deep love for Bella.

Who do you think is the intended audience for this book?*
everyone.

Rate the book from 1-10*
definitely a 10.

At the beginning of New Moon, Bella is happy and thinks the worst is behind her. She becomes extremely depressed and risks her life to “hear” Edward after he had left her. Bella’s friendship with Jacob becomes stronger. It seems the thing that does not change is Bella relies on males for her happiness (Jacob, Edward). Don’t get me wrong. I love this series, but this does seem to be true.

Jacqueline R.
3-4
October
My Stroke of Insight
Jill Bolte taylor, Ph.D.

What do you think was the author’s purpose in writing this book?*
to tell the audience about brains and her experience on having a brain stroke.

Who do you think is the intended audience for this book?*
people who are interested in learning about brains.

Rate the book from 1-10*
i rate this book a 3.

Above you rated this book. Explain in detail why you gave this book that score.
i gav this book a 3 becasue i just found it super boring, its not something i would ever read nor will i. all it talks about is brains and brain strokes, and that definitly doesnt interest me. i believe is was intended for a “older” audience than me.

Jacqueline R.
3-4
Septemeber.
Tweak
By-nic sheff

What do you think was the author’s purpose in writing this book?*
-To tell the readers what he went through and what he experienced. and give us a more detailed view on drug use and how he dealt with it.

Who do you think is the intended audience for this book?*
the intended audience for this book is definitly teenagers and up, i would never recomend this for someone younger than 15 its just not appropriate.

Rate the book from 1-10*
out of 10 i rate this book a 10.

Describe the character/person who changed the most from beginning of the book to the end of the book. Explain the change and what caused it.

NIC SHEFF;
Nic Sheff changed the most from the beginning of the book to the end of the book because he went from a huge pot smoker, to doing cocaine and Ecstasy, and than he developed an addiction to crystal meth and heroin. Nic went through hell and back if you ask me. he stole from his parents went to rehab about five times and always ended up relapsing for some stupid reason. to me he was a very strong man. it amazes me how can someone go through so much and end up alive.
Nic Sheff relates his personal struggle with drugs and alcohol, he feels as if he is not wanted and he always talks about how he doesnt know what his purpose in life is. Nic always speaks of how empty he feels inside and drugs are the only things that “helps” and that makes him feel good and makes him forget about all of his problems.
Through out the book Nic looses everything he has, he looses his family, friends, job, school. etc., he goes to rehab about five times until he finally overcomes his drug adiction for about two years until he starts dating his “big crush” who is secretly doing drugs after she was suppose to be clean. they start using again and thats when Sheff relapses for the last time. after going through the worst times of his life nic was sent to a rehab out of L.A and away from his lover and thats when he finally overcame everything and to this day he is still clean and proof is, he is the one who wrote the book. THE END !(:

1: Why, since it won’t result in any financial gain, does Shylock insist on the terms of his bond with Antonio?
Because they made a deal and antonio didn’t follow up with it, Shylock just wanted his “bond”.

2: What news does Tubal bring Shylock?
Tubal brings news that Antonio’s ship was wrecked and that Antonio wasn’t going to pay Shylock back.

3: Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait before facing the challenge of the three caskets?
Portia tells Bassanio to be with her and wait for a while before he chooses a casket.

4: Why does Bassanio select the lead casket?
A:

5: What does the lead casket contain?
A scroll and Portia’s picture.

6: What does Portia claim will occur if Bassanio gives up the ring she gave him?
I’m not sure but i know that he was to keep the ring regardless of what happened, or she would be very upset and i think she wouldn’t trust him anymore.

7: What does Grantiano reveal after Bassanio solves the riddle of the three caskets?
That Portia is now his.

8: Why does Portia allow Bassanio to leave before they get married?
Because she knows Antonio is Bassanio’s best friend.

9:Accordint to Antonio, why won’t the Duke be able to intercede on his behalf?

10: What does Portia decide to do and the end of ACT 3?
She’s going to dress up as a man to get to Venice and meet Balthazar there and help Antonio.

1. Why does Morocco fear Portia will reject him at the outset?
he thinks she’ll reject him because of his skin color.

2. What is Bassanio’s reservation about Gratiano accompanying him to Belmont?
Bassanio makes Gratiano promise that he is going to behave on the voyage.

3. What is Jessica’s dilemma concerning her father, Shylock?
Jessica is ashamed of being Shylock’s daughter.

4. How does Lorenzo plan to disguise Jessica in order for her to escape from her father?
He disguises her as a boy.

5. Before going to dine with Antonio and Bassanio, what advice does Shylock give his daughter?
To lock all the doors, and stay inside the house.

6. Why does Jessica not want Lorenzo to see her when he arrives at Shylock’s house?
Jessica doesn’t want him to see her dressed as a boy, i guess she was embarrased.

7. What is Morocco’s rationale for choosing the gold casket?
Morocco chooses the gold casket because he says she is worth nothing less and every man wants to be with her.

8. What news has Salerio heard, making him anxious?
He has heard some ships that has sunk, he thinks it might be Bassanio’s ships.

9. How does Solanio interpret Antonio’s sadness at Bassanio’s departure?
Solanio says Antonio is sad because his best friend has left and he lives for Bassanio.

10. Which casket does Aragon choose, and why?
He chooses the silver casket because he believes he deserved Portia.

1. What causes do Salerio and Solanio suggest for Antonio’s melancholy?
They suggest that the reason for his sadness is because he is in love and because he is worried about his ship.

2. What humorous advice does Gratiano offer Antonio?
He tells Antonio to talk because if he doesn’t soon he’ll forget the sound of his own voice.

3. Why does Bassanio want Antonio to loan him more money?
Because he wants to go on the journey and impress Portia and marry her.

4. Why is Portia angry with her deceased father?
Portia is angry because the “contest” her father chose to decide who would marry her is not a good one, and she really doesn’t like any of the candidates.

5. Why does Nerissa tell Portia she “need not fear” her unwelcome suitors?
Nerissa tells Portia not to fear, because if the suitors are unwelcome by her, they wont bother her.

6. What do Portia and Nerissa think of Bassanio?
They both believe Bassanio, out of all the suitors, is the best candidate for Portia’s hand.

7. According to Shylock, why does he hate Antonio?
Shylock hates Antonio because Antonio borrows so much money.

8. Why is Shylock indignant over Antonio’s request?
Because Antonio and Bassanio insult him, and then wants to use his “services”.

9. What is Antonio’s response to Shylock’s accusation?
Antonio’s response to Shylock’s accusation is that he shouldn’t lend the money to friends, but to enemies, because that way it will be all business.

10. In exchange for what does Shylock agree to lend Antonio and Bassanio the money?
Shylock wants a pound of flesh in order to loan the money.