The Great Brain book group - week 4

The Great Brain by John D. Fitzgerald
Week 4: Read Chapter 6 (pages 102-1 )


Vocabulary:

listless (102)
dependent (103)
miser (103)
rumor (75)
persuade (106)
hoarse (108)
pride (111)
charity (111)
dignity (111)


Questions:

1. Choose 2 vocabulary words and look up their definitions in a dictionary. Find the definition that most closely matches how each word is used in the book. Copy the definitions into your journal, and underline the word. Identify which dictionary you used. Write sentences for each word that shows you know what it means. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence.

2. Write a brief summary of the chapter. (paragraph)

3. How did you feel after reading this chapter? What do you think of Abie Glassman’s choices? What do you think of his pride? If you lived in the Adenville community, do you think you would have misunderstood Abie? Would you feel ashamed as some folks did for misunderstanding him? (paragraph)