Work for Fri. 18/ Tues.22/ Fri. 25 May 2012

Please read Chapters14,15,16.

For Tues 5/21 Chapters 17,18.

For Fri 5/24 Chapters 19,20.

We will see the film beginning this Friday. Thanks to Ms. Nicole

Work for 11 May 2012

Please read Chapters 9-10-11.  Do summary of each.  I hope to finish the novel by a week from Fri.  Then we will do a project together!

Work for 4 May 2012

Read chapter 8.  Use these questions or write a summary of the chapter.  See you Tuesday!

Chapter VIII~Medaeval. Set in Surrey England Mostly at the Honeychurch Home "Windy Corner".

1. What is Freddy's objection to Cecil Vyse as a husband for his sister Lucy?
2. Why does Cecil persisi in proposing to her even though she declines?
3. What do you think of Cecil?
4. Why does Forster label Cecil as Medaeval?
5. Why is Mr. Beebe also disappointed at the prospect of Lucy marrying Cecil?
   

Work for Friday 4 May 2012

Finish up to and including Chapter VIII~Medaeval.  Set in Surrey England Mostly at the Honeychurch Home "Windy Corner".
You may do a summary/outline or answer the following questions:

1. What is Freddy's objection to Cecil Vyse as a husband for his sister Lucy?
2. Why does Cecil persisi in proposing to her even though she declines?
3. What do you think of Cecil?
4. Why does Forster label Cecil as Medaeval?
5. Why is Mr. Beebe also disappointed at the prospect of Lucy marrying Cecil?

Work for 4/27 and 5/1

Do whatever questions you have not finished.  You need at least up to V by Friday and VII by Tuesday!  Ms. Barbara

Chapter IV

1. Lucy’s little adventure backfires. What reaction does she have to what happens? 10 pts.
2. Why does she ask George not to talk about the incident? 10 pts.
3. What is the importance/significance of this encounter to both George and Lucy? George knows it is something but Lucy is in a muddle but she know that whatever has happened is good. 25 pts.

Chapter V

1. Mr. Beebe plans an outing to Torre del Gallo. Why do Lucy and Charlotte decline?20 pts.

 2. As Lucy and Charlotte run errands, what does Lucy recall? 10 pts.

 3. How will Miss Lavish change the events of the real murder to suit her novel? 20 pts.

 4. Mr. Eager tells Lucy and Charlotte about M. Emerson's past. Do you believe his misinformation to Lucy and Charlotte? Why? 20Pts.

Chapter VI

1. On the drive to the hills, Mr. Beebe imagines the Italian driver as an example of two allusions. But, Mr Eager rejects picking up Persephone. Why? What what could this all mean in the context of the story? 25 pts.

2. Though Mr. Eager lives full time in Italy, he show lack of understanding of events in this chapter. What are they? 15 pts.

3. The Italian driver takes Lucy to a “good man”, not the one she expects. Describe what happens. 20 pts.

Chapter VII

1. Worry about George emerges during the lightening strike; Lucy is worried about what? 10pts.

2. Lucy and Charlotte are leaving for Rome to visit friends from England. Why is Lucy even thinking of repenting for the kiss? 10 pts.

3. Describe the muddle Lucy is now in. How does Charlotte continue to disappoint her? 20 pts.

24 April 2012

Read Chapter III and answer these questions.  If you have not done 1or 2 please get caught up.

Chapter III

1. What does Mr. Beebe mean when he says Lucy needs to learn to live as she plays the piano? What is the power of music? 20 pts.
2. Miss Alan shows a bit of her attitude towards the Italians as well as Mr. Emerson. What are they? 10 pts.
3. What are Beebe’s observations about the “maiden ladies” he so carefully observes? 20 pts.
4. What has happened to the novel that Miss Lavish was working on? 10pts.

Work for 17 April 2012

Work on paper due Friday.  I will ask for an update!  Please read Chapter 1 of  A Room with A View.  Highlight and answer the questions, please.  Ms. B