Leviathan Due 4/22

Which side has the advantage in the war, the Clankers or the Beasties? Why or why not? Please include details from the text to support your theory.

Anne Frank due 4/22

How do you feel about the fact that Anne’s diary was published considering the numerous very personal passages and harsh criticisms of people who later died? Otto Frank originally edited the diary to remove such sensitive portions. Do you think these sections should be edited out or that the diary as a whole should be available? In addition, do you think the book would be as popular of Anne's life had ended differently?

Murder on the Orient Express Due 4/22

DO NOT READ THIS UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED THE BOOK!!! Is the murder of Ratchett justified? Why or why not?

Chains Due 4/22

What does Isabel mean when she says," I was chained between two nations"? There are several references to chains throughout the novel. How is the word "chain" used as an antonym to the word "freedom"?

Leviathan due 4/15

Westerfeld describes the nature of steampunk as “blending future and past.” For example,"Leviathan" combines future technology with the history of 1914. So what are your thoughts on the steampunk genre? Why do you think it’s becoming so popular?

Anne Frank due 4/15

For what reasons do you think Anne kept a diary

while she was in hiding? How do you think her
diary helped Anne through this diffi cult time?
How is what Anne writes about herself in her diary
different from the way she acts around the other
occupants of the annex? Why do you think Anne
hides some of her true feelings from the others?

Chains due 4/15

The American Revolution was about freedom and liberty. Isabel has lived her entire life in bondage, but dreams of freedom. What does freedom look like in Isabel's mind?

Murder on the Orient Express due 4/15

How does the unusual setting of the story shape the structure of Poirot's investigation? What advantages does it give him? What challenges does it present? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Chains due 4/11

Mr. Robert collects Isabel and Ruth on the day of Miss Mary's funeral. Why aren't the girls allowed to take personal items with them? Explain the symbolism of the seeds that Isabel hides in her pockets.

Anne Frank Due 4/11

What was Anne's life like in the Attic? What are some ways that she tried to make her life "normal"? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Leviathan Due 4/11

How does the beginning of "Leviathan" parallel the true beginning of World War I? Was there really an Alek

Murder on the Orient Express

Hercule Poirot is one of the most famous literary characters. What do you think of him? Use examples from the text to support your answer. This will be worth five points.