Chapter 9
What was Mark Fossie's girlfriends name?
Mary Anne Bell
How did Dobbin react to the breakup during war?
He accepts it, and focuses on survival.
What conditions does Riis describe in the tenement neighborhoods?
Overcrowded, dirty, and unsafe housing where many families live in small, unhealthy spaces.
Who was trying to help O’Brien with the guilt and the grief he was facing after killing this man?
Kiowa.
Who is our History Teacher?
Mr. Hengesteg
What did Mark think Mary Anne was doing when she didn't come back?
He thought she was sleeping with Eddie Diamond.
What point is O'Brien making about soldiers and the items they carry?
The soldiers carried emotional items to help cope with what they go through.
What changes or reforms does Riis seem to suggest are necessary to improve life in the tenements?
He implies that housing reforms, better sanitation, and government regulation are needed to improve living conditions and reduce overcrowding.
What was Kiowa trying to get O’Brien to do because he thought it was the only solution to how he felt?
He was trying to get O’Brien to talk about it.
Who in the class gifted Mr. Arne a flag of his face?
Ella, Raylee, Olivia, Kynlee, Jaylee, Bailey, Cassie, and Arianna.
What happened when Mary Anne came back from the ambush?
Her and Mark talked, and they ended up getting engaged.
In what way can the stocking represent superstitions?
Soldiers rely on irrational beliefs to feel safe
How does Riis use specific examples and/or stories in this chapter to make his argument more persuasive?
He includes real-life examples of families and individuals to make the suffering feel personal and real.
Why did creating a detailed story about this man not give O’Brien the relief he wanted?
Because at the end of the day, the man was still dead.
When is Mr. Hengesteg's birthday?
April 20th.
What story did Rat Kiley stand on?
He stood on the story that he saw a guy fly his girlfriend into the base.
Why did Henry Dobbins continue to carry his girlfriend’s stocking even after she broke up with him?
Keeps the stocking for good luck and comfort.
How does Riis portray the responsibility of city officials or landlords in maintaing poor living conditions?
He suggests that landlords and officals are responsible because they ignore and allow unsafe housing to continue for profit or a lack of action.
Why does O’Brien feel so much guilt for the man that he killed?
Because he in a sense can see himself in the man. He compared what they both believed and a common idea they both had an obligation to fight.
How many kids does Mr. Hengesteg have?
2
How would the Greenies behave?
They weren't social, and they would disappear for weeks. They would also just come back at random and were vert quiet.
Consider the comparison O’Brien makes between Dobbins and America. Does O’Brien like America? Does he respect it?
He shows respect and criticism of America. He believes it to be strong, yet kinda of blindly confident
What role does overcrowding play in shaping daily life for immigrant families, according to the chapter?
Overcrowding makes daily life difficult by limiting space, privacy, and cleanliness. It also increases illness and stress in families.
How did O’Brien try to cope with the guilt of murdering this man?
He kept thinking about these qualities they shared and he tried reinventing qualities and in a way give the dead man a story, which made O’Brien believe that in a way he is still alive.
Who in this class lives in close proximity to Mr. Hengesteg.
Ella Davis.