Write an original dialogue below between Meg and Mr. Jenkins that resolves their main conflict. Be sure to use what you have learned about their character traits as you tell what they say next.
What is the cause of the main conflict between Meg and Mr.Jenkins?
Mr. Jenkins scolds Meg for calling the postmistress a gossip.
Mr. Jenkins holds a grudge against Meg's father and is taking it out on Meg.
Mr. Jenkins wants Meg to adjust her expectations about her father, but Meg refuses to.
Meg has been doing poorly in school
Which phrase from the passage most clearly indicates the cause of the conflict between Meg and Mr. Jenkins.
"don't you think you'd make a better adjustment to life if you faced facts?"
"and heaven knows how many people she'd told"
"Meg bared her teeth to reveal the two ferocious lines of braces."
"Everything's fine at home."
Identify the point of view that is used in the story.
First-person point of view
Third-person point of view
The point of veiw shifts between first person and third person.
No point of view is established.
Which of the following character traits does Meg have?
She gives up easily when she's challenged by an authority figure.
She believes whatever she is told.
She is eager to share details about her personal life with community members.
She is capable of standing up for herself.
What detail from the story best supports the answer to the previous question?
"You leave my father out of it!"
"Wouldn't he like to know! she thought"
"They're a lot easier to face than people."
"Meg eyed the principal warily"
Which character trait do Meg and Mr. Jenkins share?
They believe facing facts is important.
They believe in forgetting about the past when necessary to move on.
They don't mind arguing loudly in public.
They respect the postmistress's opinions.
What can you infer about Mr. Jenkins based on his conversation with Meg?
He never takes an interest in students' lives.
He cares about his students and believes he knows what is best for them.
Mr. Jenkins is in direct contact with Meg's father and knows he will not return.
He is a mean, spiteful person.
Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story?
Sometimes a person needs to act based on faith, resisting pressure from others.
It is important to respect one's elders even when one disagrees with them.
Gossip is especially dangerous in a small, tight-knit community.
Always believe the words of one's parents over the words of other community members.
Vocabulary Which is the best definition of the underlined word belligerent?
According to the passage, what is the primary reason the United States became involved in the conflict in South Vietnam?
To offer support to wealthy landlords
To prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia
To learn the military tactics of the guerilla forces
To remove Ngo Dinh Diem from power
Which quotation from the passage most clearly suggests the main reason for United States involvement?
"they believed, other countries in the region would follow--like a row of falling dominoes."
"became involved in Vietnam slowly, step by step."
"Ho's army finally defeated the French"
"He failed to help the nation's peasant majority and ruled with a heavy hand."
