1. Sign of the Chrysanthemum by Katherine Paterson
Day 6
Discuss Chapters 10-12
Pre-reading Chapters 13-15

2. What happens when Muna finds Akiko?
Question 1
What happens when Muna finds Akiko?
Muna finds Akiko in a house on Rokujo Ave. He burst in and demands to see Akiko. Akiko is ashamed and tells him to go away it is too late. Kato throws Muna out and beats him up. Pg

3. What lie does Muna tell Muratani and why?
Question 2
What lie does Muna tell Muratani and why?
Muna tells Muratani that the sword will not be ready for another month so that he can steal the sword from Fukuji.
Top of pg. 88

4. Question 3 What does Muna steal and why?
Muna steals Muratani’s sword to give to Takanobu.
Pg. 90,93

5. Question 4 What prompted Muna to use the sword to strike Takanobu?
Takanobu says he will never accept responsibility for Muna regardless of whether he is his father.
Pg. 94

6. Question 5
Do you think Takanobu is really Muna’s father? Why or why not?
Opinion

7. Question 6
Read Muna’s dream. What do you think it means? Why in his dream does Takanobu ask him about being afraid to see the tattoo? Why would an author describe a character’s dream?
Opinion, author’s can show a character’s subconscious fears and desires through dreams. Pg. 96

8. Chapter 13-15 Vocabulary treacherous (13-98) noxious (14-103)
Involving hidden dangers or hazards
noxious (14-103)
Harmful to life or health, especially being poisonous
prowess (14-105)
Exceptional ability or skill
cur (14-105)
Someone regarded as mean, cowardly, unpleasant
knave (14-106)
A tricky, deceitful fellow
rogue (14-109)
A dishonest or worthless person
hypocrite (15-115)
Person who puts on a false appearance of virtue
meticulous (15-111)
Marked by extreme consideration and care for details

9. Chapter 13-15 Plot Summary First event in chapter 13
Muna awakens at Rashomon gate with sword bound to his leg. He washes himself.
Last event in chapter 15
Muna dreams that his samurai father is nothing more than a grinning skull.