Vocabulary
Chronological Order
Brother Ray
Power of the Powerless
Surprise!
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To give advice means to offer . . .
suggestions or ideas
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Chronological order means events are arranged by. . .
Time (What happened first, second, last, etc)
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Who was Ray Charles?
Ray Charles was a famous musician who became blind when he was a child.
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Who was Christopher de Vinck?
Christopher de Vinck was an author who wrote about how he and his family took care of his brother Oliver, who had many disabilities, for 33 years.
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Triple Points! - What is the lesson, or "theme" of "The Appointment in Samarra"?
You cannot escape death - death chooses when and where it will come.
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To communicate means to . . .
Talk
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What happened RIGHT AFTER Ray's mother found out he was going blind?
She looked for a school for Ray.
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What did Ray's mother want for Ray?
She wanted him to be able to take care of himself.
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What did Christopher de Vinck think about his parents?
He thought they were heroes for taking care of Oliver every single day for 33 years.
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Which of these happens last? A - Oliver's mom realizes her son is blind B - Oliver's brother tells his students about Oliver C - Oliver's parents bring Oliver home D - Oliver's family tickles his chest
B - Oliver's brother tells his students about Oliver
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A health condition is a health. . .
Problem
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What happened RIGHT AFTER Ray did a poor job cleaning the floor?
Ray's mother made him do it all over again.
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Why did many of Ray's neighbors give his mother "a hard time"?
She was making Ray do difficult chores, like chopping wood and cleaning, even though he was blind so that he would learn to be independent.
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Christopher de Vinck cannot speak clearly for a few minutes after one of his students calls Oliver a "vegetable". Why?
The author is surprised because he had a very different idea about Oliver's importance.
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What does Christopher de Vinck learn about Roe? How does he learn this?
He learns that Roe is kind and compassionate. He learns this because she asks to see Oliver and to feed him.
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Discipline means . . .
Training on how to behave
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In "Power of the Powerless", What happened AFTER Roe fed Oliver?
We find out that Christopher de Vinck decided to marry Roe.
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How did Ray Charles feel about the way his mother treated his blindness?
He was grateful - he says his mother taught him to be independent.
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What is the lesson, or "theme" of "Power of the Powerless"?
Always help and love others, no matter what difficulties they have.
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Which sentence from the selection shows a shift to the present? A - I called him Oliver, my brother B - Today Roe and I have three children C - He never knew what his condition was D - I sat at Oliver's bedside as Roe fed him
B - Today Roe and I have three children
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To feel a presence means to feel that . . .
Someone is there
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What happened RIGHT BEFORE Ma Beck visited Ray?
Ray's mother died.
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What is the lesson, or "theme" of brother Ray?
Never give up, no matter what difficulties you face.
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Why did Christopher de Vinck say that Oliver was "powerful"?
Because even though Oliver could not do anything by himself, he inspired others to show a lot of love, action, courage and insight.
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"Even now, years after his death from pneumonia on March 12, 1980, Oliver still remains the weakest, most helpless human being I ever met, and yet he was one of the most powerful human beings I ever met." The words "even now" show that the author is talking about . . .
The present time
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