Problem: Keesh lived at the North Pole a long time ago. He lived near the edge of the polar sea. He was a bright thirteen-year-old boy with a strong, healthy body. His father was a brave man who had died during a food shortage in the village. His father tried to save the lives of his people by fighting a giant polar bear. Keesh's father was crushed to death during the struggle. But he killed the bear, and the meat from the bear kept the people from starving.

Keesh was his only son, and he lived alone with his mother. But people are forgetful, and they soon forgot how Keesh's father had saved their lives. And since Keesh was only a boy and his mother was a woman and not a warrior , they were forced to live in the smallest and poorest igloo in the village.

One night there was a council meeting in the large igloo of Klosh-Kwan, who was the chief. At that meeting Keesh showed how much courage he possessed. He rose to his feet and waited for silence. Then, with the dignity of an older man, he said, " It is true that my mother and I are given meat to eat. But the meat is always old and tough, filled with bones, and difficult to eat."

The hunters--both the young and the old--were shocked to hear a child speak to them that way. But Keesh went on steadily, "Because my father, Bok, was a great hunter, I can speak these words. You know that Bok brought home more meat than any hunter in the village. The oldest woman, the weakest old man, received a fair share."

Keesh waited calmly until the shouting died down. "My mother has no one except me, and therefore I must speak. My father put his life in danger and died, to provide food for this village. It is only right that I, his son and his wife should have enough good meat as long as there is plenty of good meat in this village. I, Keesh, the son of Bok, have spoken."

He sat down. He could hear angry murmuring all around him. Some men began to shout at Keesh. They ordered him to leave. They threatened to punish him by not giving him any food at all. Keesh's eyes flashed and the blood pounded under his skin. In the midst of the noise and the uproar, he jumped to his feet.

"Listen to me, you men!" he shouted. "I shall never speak in this council again--not until you come to invite me to speak. My father was a great hunter, and so will I be."

They laughed at Keesh and followed him out of the igloo, shouting at him. But Keesh said nothing more. He walked away with his head raised, looking neither to the left nor the right....

---Based on a story by Jack London
1. what did Keesh's father kill?
2. how did it kill him?
3. was Keesh his only child?
4. who wrote this story?
5. how old is Keesh?
6. what did they get from the bear after it was dead?
7. where does the tribe live?
8. where were keesh and his mother forced to live?
9. when did Keesh rise to speak?
10. was he happy about the food situation?
11. who was surprise about what he had to say?
12. what was his fathers name?
13. was bok a great hunter?
14. who yelled at Keesh?
15. did they want him to leave?
16. how else did they threaten him?
17. did they laugh him out of the igloo?
18. did he hold his head high, or did he keep it low?
19. which sea are they near?
Answer: 1. a bear
2. it crushed him
3. yes
4. Jack London
5. 13
6. meat
7. the North Pole
8. in the smallest and poorest igloo in the village
9. at a council meeting
10. no
11. The hunters
12. Bok
13. yes
14. the hunters
15. yes
16. They threatened to not give him any food
17. yes
18. high
19. the polar sea

Problem: Megan Tarzynski, 17, knows she lives in a world where looks are important, especially for teenage girls, but she is not ashamed of (...) her looks.

At Notre Dame High School for girls, Tarzynski takes an active part in many activities. "I am involved with drama club and another club called Polish club," said Megan.

Eighty-five percent of Megan's body is covered with what are called "port wine stains "caused by a serious illness. She also has glaucoma .

Megan has been going to Children's Memorial Hospital for laser treatment since she was a child.

When she was growing up, her mom, Karen Miller, had a hard time dealing with the public.

"I'd be accused of beating her and burning her. I mean, it was very difficult, very difficult, and I was a young mom and just to hear those things from people was hurtful," said Karen.

Support from her family and persons of her age have helped Megan accept herself.

"I only wear make-up if I'm going out in public or some place where I would feel more uncomfortable," she said. "And, if I'm at school, I usually don't wear make-up. I feel pretty comfortable with the girls around me," said Megan.

One of those girls is Megan's new friend Tanan Nicpon. She said, "I don't judge Megan by her looks. She is a really cool person."

"Megan is amazing. There is nothing that she can't do. She doesn't let anybody put her down. She does not let anyone help her in any way; she doesn't want any special treatment. She just does everything. She's amazing," said Karen.

In the autumn, Megan will be a senior at Notre Dame High School.
1. What skin condition does Megan have?
2. How much of her skin is affected?
Answer: 1. It doesn't say the name of the condition but they are described as port wine stains.
2. Eighty-five percent

Problem: The main reason people come to America is said to be that they can chase the American Dream. Everyone has heard of it, and many have died fighting for it. The only thing is that there is no clear definition of the American Dream. It is not defined by one dream, but by all the opportunities that the United States offers. Since the founding of the United States, people have been _ to define the American Dream.

In the playDeath of a Salesman, every character is trying to realize his own version of the American Dream. Willy feels that he has done so. He has spent his whole life as a not very successful salesman. As he gets older, he starts having conflicts with everyone in his life, and feels that only by killing himself will the people around him be able to finally be happy.

Bernard, on the other hand, feels that the American Dream can only be achieved through career success. He shows that through hard work and dedication he will be crowned with success.

The dialogue of the characters reveals the different attitudes they have toward the American Dream, and the reaction of Willy to the fact that Bernard is very successful while he is not.

Many people try to achieve the American Dream, but few actually do so. As with any goal, it takes hard work and dedication to achieve the American Dream. InDeath of a Salesman, all aspects of this goal are examined. For the goal to be achieved, the dream must be an attainable one which is worth working toward. It also must be a dream that the professional world accepts and finds useful.
1. Why do people come to America?
2. Is that dream easy to define?
3. Is it the same for all?
4. How many people actually make it?
5. What play is all about it?
6. Who is the salesman?
7. Was he good at it?
8. What happens as he ages?
9. What does he decide to do?
10. How will the others feel?
11. Who does he think is successful while he is not?
12. What is his idea of the dream?
13. Is he correct?
14. What does he think you have to do?
15. Do you agree that it has to be useful?
Answer:
1. So they can chase the American Dream.
2. No
3. No
4. few
5. Death of a Salesman
6. Willy
7. No
8. he starts having conflicts with everyone in his life
9. kill himself
10. finally be happy.
11. Bernard
12. It can only be achieved through career success.
13. unknown
14. hard work and dedication
15. unknown