Kelley Jean
White
Chose three of five:
1. Discuss
the character of the mother in Book 1. How does her bedtime story of the rabbit
and the lost meadow reflect the birth of the narrator and the family secret?
2.
Discuss the symbolism of kettles in light of the coming of age theme.
3. In
chapter 7, Nora Jean claims that Margo’s loss of innocence is the cause of
Jeremy’s suicide. Do you agree? Is the narrator unreliable? Does your opinion matter?
4. History
seems unimportant in the secondary narrative of Aunt Virginia’s courtship.
Discuss 18th century cotton mills anyway.
5. The
book does not deal with religion or business ethics. Choose another book you
have read that does. Quote a specific page in this book. Note: you will be
judged on the accuracy of your recreation of specific sentences as well as the
spiritual principles you claim they espouse.
Short answer:
1. Compare
and contrast the Northern Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution. Use at
least three specific examples of coal from the narrative to demonstrate your
understanding. Chose three minor characters and change their names.
2. If x=(t) x (m) and y= f (m) x (h-t) calculate
the price of coal.
3. Define
maturity as it relates to your parents.
4.
Choose your favorite food. Show how it undermines Jeremy’s suicidal intent and
ultimate choice of weapon.
5. Imagine
another ending for Book 7. Prove how that ending would make Book 8 impossible.
6. Consider
the effect on the environment of John Doe’s execution by electric chair in
chapter eleven. Will utility rates rise or fall? Illustrate your answer with
specific bills your roommate has received.
7. Define
the seventh word in the second paragraph of page 127.
8. How
many words are on page 246? Why? Can any of these words be eliminated?
9. What
synonym for charisma would improve your appreciation of the student seated in
the front row of yesterday’s lecture’s tattoo?
10. Do
you think this class should have met before or after lunch? Why?
11. Make
up a definition of ‘truth.’ Prove the error of this definition based on the
clothing worn by three of the girls in the class.
12. Professor
Tanner wrote her thesis on the influence of Moroccan tile on the fast food
industry. Why was she chosen to teach this course?
13. Show
how the books in this course will enhance your likelihood of choosing a
supportive life partner? (alternate: explain why your parents chose poorly.)
Extra Credit: Write your own novel of intrigue and
sexual coercion. Get it published.
