"Discussion" and "Think" Questions
What has happened to the narrator?
Our Narrator has been blinded in a freak fireworks accident.
Which of the following best describes Emma’s realization in the opening paragraph?
A. Winter is a more difficult season to deal with than spring.
B. Emma’s mother doesn’t understand her daughter’s condition.
C. Emma doesn’t want to continue living.
D. Time marches onward relentlessly, no matter an individual’s situation.
D. Time marches onward relentlessly, no matter an individual’s situation.
Appetite (Noun) - A strong liking for something.
Sentence using the noun form of "Appetite"
Appetite
Example: Hunger
True or False: All "Blind" People are completely unable to see
False: There are different types of blindness
Who is Dr. Sassoman? How can you tell?
Dr. Sassoman is Emma's therapist. We can tell due to the vocabulary she uses when talking with Emma.
Which of the following inferences about Dr. Sassoman is best supported by the following sentence from the excerpt (paragraph 2)?
But to my surprise, she clapped her hands together. The pop made me jump, and she touched my wrist with her cool, papery fingers.
A. She doesn’t understand Emma’s condition.
B. Her signals are being misinterpreted by Emma.
C. She is using sound and touch to more effectively communicate with Emma.
D. She is punishing Emma for negative behavior.
C. She is using sound and touch to more effectively communicate with Emma.
Bribe (Verb) - To persuade using money, food, or other incentives.
Sentence using the verb form of "Bribe".
Bribe
Example: Convince
What is on example of a tool that Blind people may use to aid daily life?
Canes, Guide dogs, Braille, Glasses, Contacts, etc.
At this point in the chapter book, how is Emma currently describing how she feels?
"Crazy", "Not courageous enough", etc.
Which of the following statements about Emma’s mother is most likely true?
A. She is unsure how best to help her daughter.
B. She and Emma have a volatile relationship.
C. She blames herself for Emma’s condition.
D. She is not Emma’s biological mother.
A. She is unsure how best to help her daughter.
Coping (Adjective) - Helpful in dealing with something difficult. Usually strategies or techniques.
Sentence using the Adjective for of "Coping".
Coping
Example: Depression, Mental health
True or False: Blind people aren't more likely to be unemployed compared to any other person on the planet.
False: Blind people are 3 times more likely to be unemployed.
What does Dr. Sassoman do to help Emma cope with her anger?
She gives Emma a carton of eggs, asking her to throw and destroy them.
Which meaning of the word rat most closely matches its meaning in the following passage (paragraph 14)?
I wanted to rat Sarah out, to tell my mom that she had made sure I knew how much that stupid thing cost. But I didn’t, not because I’m kind—or even because I’d rather be nice than right—but because I knew my mom already knew.
A. verb | to go back on a promise
B. verb | to inform on
C. noun | a small rodent
D. noun | a scoundrel
B. verb | to inform on
Utter (Adjective) - To the highest degree. Absolute.
Sentence using the Adjective form of "Utter".
Utter
Example: Absolute, Complete
True or False: Blind people are 3 times more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
True
What are the "Coping Strategies" that Emma uses to fall asleep?
Emma repeats different phrases to herself about light and dark, cool and warm, to calm herself down. She does not feel in control of this, thus feeling "Crazy".
Which of the following best describes Emma’s feelings toward throwing the eggs outside?
A. She finds happiness in the action.
B. A peaceful calm comes over her as a result of smashing the eggs.
C. She surprises herself with her anger toward the objects she hits.
D. She strongly resists, but does it anyway.
C. She surprises herself with her anger toward the objects she hits.
Refrain (Noun) - A repeated phrase or statement, usually in a song or poem.
Sentence with the Noun form of "Refrain" used.
Refrain
Example: Chorus
Why do people with blindness have so much trouble getting to sleep?
They can no longer see the sun, therefore they cannot tell what the normal day/night cycle is.