Let the Circle Be Unbroken

Comprehension – Chapter 5

 

  1. How was Claude’s life affected by his brother?  _______________________________

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  1. How was Jeremy’s life affected by his brother? ______________________________

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  1. Has your life ever been negatively affected by the actions of any family member?  If so, please explain.  __________________________________________________________________

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  1. Why had R.W. and Melvin moved to Jackson? _________________________________

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  1. Why had Jeremy returned to be with his father? ______________________________

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  1. Describe the differing feelings that Stacey and Jeremy had toward one another.

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  1. Pretend that you are writing a short summary about the Logan land.  Use the information on pages 128 – 129.  Remember, this is only a SUMMARY, not a retelling.  Include the 5 Ws – Who, What, Where, When, Why.  Include a Headline. ___________________________________________________________

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  1. Why did many of Mama’s students act in a timid or awestruck manner when coming into the house for tutoring? ____________________________________________________________________

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  1. Give 2 reasons why Morris Wheeler and John Moses visited Papa.  ___________________

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  1. Mr. Wheeler referred to “the folks in Washington.”  Who was he talking about?

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  1. After reading about Uncle Hammer, what do you know about him?  __________________

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  1. You have learned that Hammer has a temper.  Describe the incident that led him to such anger.  ____________________________________________________________________

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  © Ellen Gabor, 2005

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