Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
What is the main character's name?
Junior (Arnold) Spirit
What does Walter want to do with the insurance money?
he wants to buy a liquor store
What is the name of the narrator?
David Hayden
What vocab is a synonym for ostensible?
dissemble
Ask the interviewer(s) a question and thank them for the interview/their time.
What is one struggle that Junior faces in the novel?
alcoholism, death, new school, bullying, racism, poverty
What decision does Ruth struggle with?
keeping her baby or having an abortion
What is the main problem/conflict the town of Bentrock faces?
Uncle Frank (a doctor) is raping his female Indian patients
What does it mean to collude with someone?
What in-text citation follows correct APA formatting?
1. (Black, 2022). 2. (Black 2022).
3. (Black: 2022). 4. Black, 2022.
number 1
refuses to talk to him, Rowdy cried and screamed, they physically and verbally fight, Rowdy's initial reaction is to attack Junior
Describe Beneatha's personality.
tempermental, strong-willed, independent, driven, studious
Describe Uncle Frank's personality?
evil, racist, immoral, violent, liar
What is the definition of tantamount?
What is one question you should be prepared to answer at an interview?
multiple answers
Why does Junior want to go to the school (Reardan) off the reservation?
Because he needs to get a better education than what is offered on the rez OR his teacher (Mr. P) tells his he has to go
What is the setting?
Chicago, 1950s/60s
When Uncle Frank's actions are revealed, what does Wes do?
Wes takes Uncle Frank to thier basement instead of putting him in jail.
What vocab word means a gross injustice or wickedness?
iniquity
full name OR last name only
What does he say the worst thing is about being poor?
Not being able to take care of your pets
Who are Beneatha's boyfriends?
George Murchison and Joseph Asagai
How would you describe Wes Hayden, David's father?
respected, non-confrontational, respectful, moral and just, peace-maker
What two vocab words have two definitions? What are the definitions?
façade and incense
façade: (1) a decorative front of a building; (2) an illusion or mask
incense: (1) a pleasant smell; (2) to make someone angry
Why do we cite information when doing a research paper?
to show where we got information from, to make our writing more credible, and to avoid plagiarism