Friends Int./What a Friend
Who were the first human friends?
Adam and Eve (as shown in Genesis 2)
How did Jo first meet Laurie?
She tossed a snowball at his window to get his attention.
Why is Bob waiting at the appointed spot in the beginning of the story?
He and Jimmy agreed to meet there after 20 years.
What are the four types of sentences?
Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory
What is the function of a conjunction?
Predicate noun renames the subject; predicate adjective describes the subject.
What does Christ’s example teach us about friendship?
It’s an opportunity to give to others and help them become what God wants them to be.
Name one character trait to describe Jo.
Brave, bold, caring, or friendly
What distinguishing feature does Bob have near his eye?
A little white scar near his right eyebrow
What are the two main parts of a sentence?
Subject and Predicate
What is the most common state-of-being verb? Name 3 forms of it.
Be (be, being, is, was, were, are)
Why does friendship matter from a Biblical worldview?
It is a God-given gift meant for encouragement and growth.
What shared interest brings Jo and Laurie closer?
Reading
What is the plot twist?
Bob is arrested by a cop pretending to be Jimmy.
What’s the difference between coordinating and correlative conjunctions?
Coordinating = single words (and, but, or); Correlative = pairs (both…and, either…or)
What are the two kinds of verbs?
Action and state-of-being
What attribute of Jesus sets Him apart from earthly friends?
He is perfectly faithful and cannot fail to keep His promises.
Describe Jo’s first encounter with Mr. Laurence.
He walks in on her in his library, but she does not realize. He startles her, but then they grow acquainted and Jo joins him for tea. (Bonus points if you can remember what embarrassing thing Mr. Laurence overheard Jo saying about him!)
Why didn't Jimmy arrest Bob himself?
He couldn’t bring himself to do it to his friend.
What is a fused sentence? Give an example.
Two sentences joined incorrectly without punctuation (e.g., “It rained we stayed inside.”)
What is a helping verb? Give an example.
A word added to the main verb to express time/emphasis (Ex: Jesus will return one day.)
Why is Jesus considered the ultimate example of friendship?
He is always present, faithful, and sacrificial in His love. (Other possible answers too- Miss Gillette will be the judge)
How does Jo demonstrate true friendship in the story?
By reaching out to Laurie and making him feel welcome despite being shy and alone.
What lesson do we learn about friendship from the ending?
Being a true friend means holding others accountable, not supporting them in wrongdoing.
What’s the difference between a predicate noun and a predicate adjective?
Predicate noun renames the subject; predicate adjective describes the subject.
What is a transitive verb?
An action verb that transfers its action to a direct object