Conflicts EXTRA CREDIT

Tom is facing internal and external conflicts. What are his internal conflicts? What are his external conflicts? (Student ID)

The Settings

What are the two settings of the story? (This seems easy, but watch your grammar!) (Student ID)

That Yellow Paper

In your own words, explain why that yellow paper is so important to Tom. (Student ID)

Tom Benecke's Values

Re-read lines 35-36. What does Tom value most at the beginning of the story? (Student ID).

What Are You Afraid Of?

Tom becomes afraid of heights. Dr. Kennedy is afraid of snakes. What are you afraid of? Do you know why? Have fun with this question--explain your fear (or fears). (Use your student ID to get credit).

New York City

Have you ever been to New York City? What are your impressions? Have fun with this question: What did you do? What did you like? What did you dislike? Write about your trip to New York City. (Use your student ID to get credit).

Treasure

The yellow paper was very, very important to Tom. Is there something you own that is very, very important to you? Explain. What is it? Why is it important to you? (Use your student ID to get credit).

What Was He Thinking?

Tom walked on the ledge to get the yellow paper. What would you have done? What other plans might have worked? (Use your student ID to get credit).

Foreshadowing EXTRA CREDIT!!

(Don't write this answer until you finish the story).
What are some examples of foreshadowing in the story? (Use your student ID to get credit).

Eleven Stories

Use your imagination. What does Tom see when he looks down? (Use your student ID to get credit).

The Yellow Sheet

Why is the yellow sheet so important to Tom Benecke? Explain your answer. (Use your student ID to get credit).

Conflicts

This story includes internal and external conflicts. What are the internal conflicts? What are the external conflicts? Support your answers with examples from the text. (Use your student ID to get credit).

The Main Character

Describe the main character of the story. What does he look like? Describe his personality. (Use your student ID to get credit).

The Setting

We know that the setting of a story is the time and the place. Describe the setting of the story. (Use your student ID to get credit).