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ENGLISH 9: Thursday May 22

 
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ENGLISH 9: Thursday May 22
by Shannon Tong - Thursday, 22 May 2014, 10:12 AM
 

If you were away, we

  • discussed the answers to the chapter 1 and 2 questions
  • worked on the poster project
  • started chapter 3/4 questions

Homework:

  • If you haven't finished researching and writing the text for your poster, do so tonight.
  • Answer chapter 3 & 4 questions



Chapter 3:

  1. Why did Sam feel a little respect for Virgil?

  2. Chapter 3 reveals that racism will be a major issue in the novel. Give three examples of actions by characters that demonstrate racism.

  3. What degree of authority does Gillespie hold within his own police department? Explain.

  4. Give the significance of the following quotes:

(a) “That's what he's got a shirttail for”

(b) “I don't intend to sue you or Mr. Wood for false arrest. You don't need to bother with a release. Thanks for your hospitality”

(c) “Like I said, Virgil, we know our business down here. Go home.”

Chapter 4:

  1. Describe Sam's inner conflict regarding Virgil.

  2. Contrast Chief Gillespie and Virgil Tibb's approach to dealing with the suspect, Harvey Oberst.

  3. How does Virgil prove Harvey's innocence?

  4. Who is Endicott and what position does he hold in town?