Perspective/Character
Who were the MAJOR and MINOR characters in this section?
Major: Enzo, Denny, and Annika
Minor:Mike, Lawrence, Zoë, Luca Pantoni, Don
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Where does this section fall on the plot graph?
A) Climax
B) Falling Action
C) Resolution
CORRECT ANSWER: (B) This section is the falling action of The Art of Racing In The Rain
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
In chapter 49 “ slicing through the rain” is...
A) Hyperbole
B) Simile
C) Oxymoron
CORRECT ANSWER: (A)
The theme statement was, "In one’s lifetime, it is inevitable that hardships will be experienced and to be hopeful is the best way to overcome those challenges and to live a positive life."
Which character did we say proves this theme statement.
Denny is a representation of this theme statement.
TRUE or FALSE:
Maxwell and Trish (The Twins) are static and flat
FALSE:
Maxwell and Trish (The Twins) are stating and round
Three settings have been mentioned. Which one is missing is missing?
- Mike and Tony's House
- The Racetrack
- ???
The third setting is in the Coffee Shop
What was the mood/tone in this section?
The mood/tone in the chapter 49 - 51 was mostly hope and determination
MULTIPLE CHOICE: What were the social issues mentioned in this section?
A) Financial issues
B) Gender Equality
C) There are none.
CORRECT ANSWER: (A)
What is one way Enzo's unique narration provided insight on this section?
Unlike other dogs, Enzo understands situations. Which gives a more interesting view on each chapter as he explains things as he sees them. Unlike if he were a human, the perspective would change and might be more superficial.
What conflicts are mentioned in this section?
1. Denny contemplates about giving into Maxwell and Trish’s visitation schedule.
2. Enzo is still suffering from his injuries caused by the car accident which had occurred prior to this section (Chapter 48).
3. Denny is still going through financial issues.
What literary device is being used?
“I wanted to leap at her and take her nose in my teeth and twist!” ( chapter 51-page 280-line 5-Enzo)
Literary Device= Metaphor
Using the form of racing references, what has the book taught us?
Helpful life lessons
MULTIPLE CHOICE: How does Luca Pantoni connect with Denny?
A) His wife has also died
B) He has gone through financial issues too
C) He doesn't. He just hires him for being a good race car driver.
CORRECT ANSWER: (A) His wife has also died
In what way does Luca Pantoni change the mood from melancholy (sad) to hopeful?
Luca Pantoni gives Denny hope by offering him a job in Italy where he would be test driving Ferraris. This gives him hope because he would finally be out of debt and he wouldn't have financial issues. This opportunity will also be providing Zoë with a great education at the best Italian schools.
What is the definition of Homologated?
It’s the car licence to race, to be approved in a particular class of racing and getting a certificate.
It’s the car licence to race, to be approved in a particular class of racing and getting a certificate.
What is the theme statements message?
In everyone's lifetime, there will come obstacles and to live a positive life, you will need to be hopeful.
On what page from Chapters 49-51, do we see Annika's Character growth as she starts to feel somewhat remorseful.
Page 282 or 283
On what page from Chapters 49-51, do we read about money still being a constant struggle for Denny? Why?
On chapter 50, page 270, Enzo says that money is still a struggle because Denny had to give a portion of his paycheck to the Evil Twins and he had to pay Mr. Lawrence.
Find a statement in chapter 49 which proves that the mood is sad and melancholy.
The author used words and phrases to create the mood/tone, the words were ( deflation, sickly, nervously), also phrases such as “ he had no energy, no life force, and so neither did I.”
Who have we mentioned that would have biased opinions in court.
The Judge