Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Killing Mr. Griffin Discussion Questions Chpt. 5

1. How does the author illustrate Kathy Griffin's stubborn personality?

Answer: She's pregnant, dislikes her husband's behavior. Feels a lot tortured by him.

2. Briefly explain Mr. Griffin's reason for leaving Stanford to teach high school.

Answer: Because he doesn't want to teach sorry slacking students who wants to fail his English class.

3. What does Mr. Griffin think about Susan?

Answer: She's scared of her own voice. The most gifted writer in the class. He doesn't like her very much.

4. Why is Kathy Griffin upset by her husband's description of Dolly?

Answer: She was offensive by that point. Also thought that Brian had thought her as a dolly.

5. How does her husband make her feel better?

Answer: Mr. Griffin is going to tell Susan that she is a very talented, brilliant, and a good writer in his class.

6. Why does Mrs. Griffin want Brian to compliment Susan on her writing?

Answer: Because Susan won't be shy anymore.

7. Find an example of foreshadowing in this chapter.

Answer: Without a reason, terror shot through her like a bullet came in her chest.

8. Why do you suppose the pills are mentioned again? Why does the author bother mentioning his tie?

Answer: He has heart problems in his chest while he's coughing. The author must of had it too.

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