Crocodile Attack!
How did people use to enter the houses in the author's small hamlet?
[DOUBLE points if you can say its nickname.]
A "monkey bridge" -- a single bamboo stick that spanned the trench. At night they pulled the bridges into their houses and were safe.
When and how does the story change POV?
It starts as first person, and then changes to third person when the author begins to tell the story of Lan and Trung.
How does the white woman hint to Harriet Tubman at the beginning of the story that she is willing to help Harriet escape?
The white woman says, "If you ever need any help...".
What genre is this story? What POV is it told from (1st, 2nd, 3rd)?
Biography, 3rd person POV
What part of the story did Paulsen share with the reader to illustrate Storm's sense of humor?
the story about how Storm buried his hat
Why do the mothers arrange the marriage of Lan and Trung?
The mothers know that Lan and Trung are in love.
What does the story of Lan and Trung mainly do? [AUTHOR'S PURPOSE]
Entertain the reader with a wonderful story
Which statement best describes the character of Harriet Tubman:
A) She enjoyed traveling and hoped to see more of the United States.
B) She placed the importance of freedom before fear of slave masters.
C) She always had her way even when the family members disagreed with her.
D) She always listened to others and would never act on her own beliefs.
B) She placed the importance of freedom before fear of slave masters.
Why does the author include the detail about Harriet giving the white woman the patchwork quilt, the only beautiful thing Harriet has ever owned?
This detail shows that Harriet is generous and thankful to the white woman for doing the risky thing and helping Harriet escape to freedom.
Which of the following best provides evidence that Storm, even though he was a dog, could communicate with his owner?
A) Storm played with the other dogs to indicate he was bored.
B) Storm began barking to warn Paulsen of an intruder.
C) Storm pushed the stove off the sled to point out that it was dangerous.
D) Storm refused to accept the stick to tell Paulsen the team was being overworked.
D) Storm refused to accept the stick to tell Paulsen the team was being overworked.
How does Lan survive the crocodile attack?
A) The crocodile drops her to chase a swimming wild pig.
B) The crocodile drags her to an island where she climbs a tree.
C) The crocodile never meant to kill her; crocodiles only eat plants and fish.
D) The crocodile is old, so she is able to outswim it.
B) The crocodile drags her to an island where she climbs a tree.
Why does the author name his work, "The Land I Lost"?
The author does not live where he was born and raised.
Why did Harriet Tubman sing aloud one afternoon?
She wanted to tell her sister, Mary, that she was going to run away that evening.
What does the title "A Glory Over Everything" mean? Why do you think the author chose it?
Harriet Tubman finally felt free when she entered Pennsylvania. It was sunrise, and she said she felt like she was in heaven -- that slavery had put a "glory" (beauty) over everything.
The author might have chosen this title to show Harriet's view on freedom.
Which sentence from "Storm" is an example of figurative language?
A) "It is always possible to learn from dogs."
B) "He pulled like a machine."
C) "Each day we ran, he would pick a different stick."
D) "At peak, he was a mighty dog."
B) "He pulled like a machine."
Why doesn't Lan weep when she leaves her mother's home on her wedding day?
A) Crying is too embarrassing for such a proud girl.
B) She knows her mother will be right next door.
C) She thinks the old tradition of weeping is silly.
D) She is afraid her mother will also begin to cry.
B) She knows her mother will be right next door.
What is the reason why the author wrote this autobiography?
The author wants to keep memories of his native land alive.
What happened that made Harriet Tubman decide to leave the plantation the first time? What happened the second time?
1st time -- She heard about the sale of her sisters
2nd time -- She heard about the sale of herself and her brothers
Use three words to describe Harriet Tubman's characterization (character traits).
Strong, brave, determined
What happened to Storm after he retired?
Storm trained puppies.
How did Lan show that she was helpful to Trung's mother, and how did Trung's mother know that Trung loved Lan?
Lan would help Trung's mother repair the fishing nets.
Trung would stare at Lan's chair after she left, and started calling out Lan's name in his dreams.
Why did the author go to the lowlands (away from his hamlet) in the first place?
He wanted to study to be a teacher like his father. (He planned to return to the village later, but the Vietnam War disrupted his dreams.)
Name two reasons why it was dangerous for Harriet Tubman to run away, and name the main thing that comforted her.
- Her husband, John Tubman, could betray her
- She had narcolepsy (sleeping sickness)
- She could be caught and punished
*She was comforted by the idea that the Lord (God) would protect her.
What is the author's purpose of this story?
It tells the true life story of a major historical figure (inform).
What is the main purpose of the selection?
To entertain the reader with a story about a man and his dog