Vocab
Define Crooked
bent or twisted out of shape or out of place
described as a tall, trim african girl with large downcast eyes
Sirene
What does Mr. Brant do for work?
He is a professor at the City's collage
Where is Sirene determined to go
Collage
What was The Chance of a Lifetime?
Mr. Brant introducing Sirene to collage
Define Semiprivate
partially or somewhat private; shared with a very small number of other people
described as a tall white man in a gray overcoat
Mr. Brant
How old is Sirene
24
Where does Sirene work?
At a hospital
Is Sirene a dynamic or static character? Explain why
Sirene is dynamic because she fought and spoke up to be able to attend collage which she never would have done at the beginning of the story.
Define Judiciously
with good judgement or sense.
described as a coldly beautiful light coloured girl
Ms. Ingram
What are the two primary character's FULL names
Sirene Scott and Aloysuis Brant
What time period does the story take place?
1960's-70's
What is the theme of the story?
It is important to seize opportunities that are given to us
Define Quadrangle
the area shown on a standard topographic map sheet of the US Geological Survey
described as a busty blonde in white
Miss Bowles
What was Mr. Brant in the hospital for?
To have a minor surgery to remove a cyst
Name a hospital room mentioned in the story
612, 605, 657
Were other people in Sirene's life supportive of her going to collage?, and how did this influence her in the past?
They were not supportive of it, this shut down the idea of Sirene going to collage before she could even think about it
Define Flibbertigibbets
a frivolous, flighty. or excessively talkative person
described as a tall stooped young man with glasses
Tony Mewhirter (man working at the admissions office)
Name a book mentioned in the story
Pride and Prejudice, Hemingway's The Sun Also rises
What month does the story take place
January
Why could Sirene have confidence issues that cause her to keep to herself
Growing up as an African American woman during this time period, it would be hard for her to feel seen or appreciated