Lennie(Brother)
Max(Father)
Uncle Benjy
Simcha (Grandfather)
Yvette(Girlfriend)
100
What did Duddy do to help Lennie stay in medical school? Was this a functional or dysfunctional act?
Duddy convinced Sandra's father to keep quiet about the abortion Lennie performed. "Well, you can tell him he's lucky to have you for a brother"(198).
100
What does the teacher say about Duddy's dad to insult him at the beginning of the book? What did Duddy do? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
He said that he couldn't raise decent kids. Duddy stuck up for his father, this is functional.
100
Why does Duddy get treated differently than his brother form Uncle Benjy? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
He believes that Lennie will go farther in life than Duddy. He pays for his schooling. Dysfucntional
100
Double Bonus Question: What are Simcha's two kids names?
Benjy and Max are Simcha's children.
100
Is Duddy's and Yvette's relationship mostly functional or dysfunctional?
Dysfunctional.
200
What made Duddy and Lennie grow apart? Functional or Dysfunctional?
Lennie being ashamed of Duddy made the two of them grow apart. Dysfunctional.
200
Why does Duddy lie to others about his father? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
He lies because his father is a pimp. He is embarrassed. Dysfunctional.
200
What does Duddy promise uncle Benjy? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
Duddy promises him that he will not sell his mansion, but does anyways after uncle Benjy dies. Dysfunctional.
200
What belief does Duddy have that causes his grandpa to like him better than Lennie? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
He believes that having land makes his successful. His grandpa likes his ambition. Functional.
200
How does Duddy physically abuse Yvette? Functional or Dysfunctional?
He slaps her in the face. Dysfunctional.
300
Double Bonus Question: How much older is Lennie than Duddy?
Lennie is 6 years older than Duddy.
300
What would Duddy's father change about his upbringing? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
His father would have liked him to be more religious because then he would think before he acts and not pull pranks. Dysfunctional.
300
What are Uncle Benjy's thoughts on Duddy before he dies? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
Uncle Benjy thinks that Duddy after everything they've been through is a good kid and a hard worker. Functional thought.
300
Why does Duddy loose his grandfathers love? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
Because Yvette tells him that Duddy has forged a cheque. Dysfunctional.
300
What was the deed that Duddy tried putting Yvette's name in? The House or Land? Functional or Dysfunctional act?
The Land because she got it cheaper for not being Jewish. Dysfunctional.
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