character
conflict
literary techniques
theme/quotes
events
100
Who is Alice? What is Alice's last name? Find text evidence
Hint: page 34, 112
Hint (112).
"Alice Jackson now. Used to be Greenwood, but I married Isaac last year, just before mama died" (112).
100
Who is Isaac and how would you describe him?
Give an example or quote to back up your claim
Isaac is the husband of Alice. He is strong and angry. He tries to stand up for his freedom and his wife. He fights Rufus. He is strong.
On page 116, Dana says, "Isaac just attacked a white man. He's not going back to Judge Holman after that" (116).
100
How old is Dana in 1976? How do you know?
She is 26, her birthday (calendar image, page 10)
100
name a character who shows dominance and describe the scene
Tom Weylin whips slave
Margaret - she spills coffee on Dana
100
What ointment (107)does Dana put on? Why?
Ointment is a cream or medicine to help the skin heal.
200
Who is Alice? What happens to her and why
ALice is a free black woman.
She gets whipped, beaten and attacked by dogs.
She helped a runaway slave (her husband Isaac) and got caught.
200
What lie did Kevin tell Master Tom Weylin, so Dana could stay? (83)
I'm a writer from New York, Dana is a helper because she can read and write
200
Dana remembers when she first met Kevin. What is the author's technique?
flashback
200
"The Fight" (115-117)
Rufus tries to force himself on Alice, and even though she wants to marry Isaac, Rufus tries to separate them (sell Isaac) (113).
200
What is retaliation? AND How can Rufus retaliate against Dana?
find a quote (118)
We should never lie to each other. We both have too much opportunity for ....retaliation" (118).
Rufus says, "You threaten me? I'll threaten you. Without me, you'll never find Kevin " (118).
300
Who is Isaac? How does he treat Rufus? (110-113)
Isaac is a runaway slave.
300
WHy is it dangerous for a slave to be educated (able to read and write).
Why does Sara NOT want Carrie to be educated?
She can influence other slaves, cause them to escape or rebel.
Sarah is afraid Master Tom will beat her or Carrie or take Carrie away.
300
How old was Dana when she first met Kevin?
How old was Kevin?
Dana was 22, Kevin 34 (12 years older)
300
"The Fight" - How does Rufus misuse Alice? How does he justify (defend) how he treats Alice?
Dana asks Rufus, "did you rape that girl? Why would you do such a thing? She used to be your friend" (115).
Rufus says, "when we were little, we were friends. We grew up"
300
What is disoriented?
Dana said, "It was morning when I awoke, and I was still home. I felt so disoriented" (108).
400
Who is Luke? Give an example of one thing he says or does?
He says, "....
400
Why must Dana work and help slaves in the cookhouse? (83-84)
If she doesne't the slaves would resent/hate her and think it is unfair.
400
How did Kevin prove to Rufus that they came from another time (1976)?
He showed him a coin (Bicentennial coin)
400
How does Tom Weylin show his power/dominance?
How does Margaret Weylin show her power?
He whips Dana (99).
She throws coffee on Dana (85).
400
What is grudgingly?
Hint: page 102, top
Kevin asked me 3x to ...I did it, grudgingly (102).
500
WHo is Tess? and what theme(s) does she exemplify? How is she similar to Alice?
Tess (page 145) is an example of dehumanization. Tom Weylin does what he wants with her and passes her off to the overseer. This is an example of power and oppression.
Both her and Alice are forced to do whatever men want from them. They have no choice/voice.
500
Why is Margaret mean to Dana? Give 3 examples of what she does or why?
Margaret is jealous of Dana for many reasons. She can read to Rufus; she also likes Kevin, so she is jealous. She threw hot coffee on Dana (page 85).
500
Is Dana a good friend to Alice? Are her choices helpful or selfish? Why does she help Rufus?
She helps Rufus because ___________. She is a true friend b/c __________.
answers will vary
500
Is Rufus good or evil.
Support your claim with example AND quote
Rufus is good/evil because_______. When he _______this shows he is __________.
Dana says about Rufus:
"No matter how kindly he treated Alice now that he had destroyed her, it made no sense" (141).
"I'll have her whether you do or not. I just want you to fix it, so I don't have to beat her (154).
500
What is oppression or oppressor? Give 3 examples from the text
Oppression - victim: Tess, Alice, Sarah (any slave)
Oppressors = those in power: overseer, Master, Tom Weylin, Rufus (all white men).
