1. Guiding Questions, Journal Entries, Vocabulary and more…

2. Do you think people eventually become like their parent/parents? Where have you seen examples of this in your life? Do you think you will become like your parent/parents? Why? Why not? ANSWER IN SEVEN COMPLETE SENTENCES

3. If you could go back to the antebellum South like Dana, who would you take with you? It must be a family member, a friend, or someone you know. What would you do together? How would this person bring you strength? How would this person weaken you? What problems do you foresee? ANSWER IN SEVEN COMPLETE SENTENCES

4. Frederick Douglass (1818 – 1895) was a former slave who became an important author and speaker. He is famously known to believe: “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” How does this quote apply to the slaves in Kindred? How does it apply to Tom Weylin? Lastly, how does it apply to you? Do you believe there is value in reading? Why or why not? ANSWER IN SEVEN (7) COMPLETE SENTENCES

5. Answer in complete sentences, using evidence from the text and citing page numbers!! 1. How does Dana’s family feel about Dana getting married to Kevin? 2. How does Kevin’s family feel about Kevin getting married to Dana? 3. After Dana and Kevin get married, what two gifts do they receive?

6. Answer in complete sentences, using evidence from the text and citing page numbers!! Respond to the slave picture 1. What does Dana put into her old gym bag? 2. What solution does Tom order be thrown on the whipped field hand? 3. How long was Dana gone during The Fall in reality and in time travel? What day is it in California? Friday, June 11, 1976 4. How does Dana compare the Nazis to the antebellum South?

7. Answer in complete sentences, using evidence from the text and citing page numbers!! 1. What can we infer is happening when Dana returns to the antebellum South? 2. Who is the woman with the torn dress? 3. Who is Isaac? 4. What did Rufus do to prevent Alice from marrying Isaac?

8. Answer in complete sentences, using evidence from the text and citing page numbers!! 1. About how old is Rufus? 2. How does Rufus feel about Alice? 3. What is the story Rufus will tell to explain his wounded state?

9. Answer in complete sentences, using evidence from the text and citing page numbers!! 1. What does Carrie look like when Dana sees her? 2. Who is Jake? 3. What does Tom tell Dana about Kevin? 4. What must Dana do for Tom to stay on the plantation?

10. Answer in complete sentences, using evidence from the text and citing page numbers!! 1. What is Sarah’s feelings toward Rufus? 2. What kind of medicine does Dana give Rufus? 3. Who is Carrie’s baby daddy? 4. Where does Kevin’s letters say he is? Philly, ny, boston 5. Where is Margaret? What happened to her? 6. What happened to Luke? 7. Why did Kevin ask Dana to burn the map?

11. Answer in complete sentences, using evidence from the text and citing page numbers!!