Problem: CHAPTER II.

When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman. He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.

"Kla'uns, I call it real mean! I believe you just HOPED I wouldn't know you. If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night! I've got a big party on--but we can talk somewhere between the acts! Haven't I growed? Tell me! And my! what a gloomy swell the young brigadier is! The carriage will come for you--so you have no excuse."

The effect of this childish note upon Brant was strangely out of proportion to its triviality. But then it was Susy's very triviality--so expressive of her characteristic irresponsibility--which had always affected him at such moments. Again, as at Robles, he felt it react against his own ethics. Was she not right in her delightful materialism? Was she not happier than if she had been consistently true to Mrs. Peyton, to the convent, to the episode of her theatrical career, to Jim Hooker--even to himself? And did he conscientiously believe that Hooker or himself had suffered from her inconsistency? No! From all that he had heard, she was a suitable helpmate to the senator, in her social attractiveness, her charming ostentations, her engaging vanity that disarmed suspicion, and her lack of responsibility even in her partisanship. Nobody ever dared to hold the senator responsible for her promises, even while enjoying the fellowship of both, and it is said that the worthy man singularly profited by it. Looking upon the invitation as a possible distraction to his gloomy thoughts, Brant resolved to go.
1. Who handed Brant the message?
2. Who gave it to him?
3. Who wrote it?
4. What was different about the clerk when he gave it to him?
5. How did he know it was Susy that sent it?
6. How did did it embody her?
7. What did she want from him?
8. Where would they meet?
9. How would he get there?
10. Did he plan to go?
11. What was her occupation?
12. Whom did she assist?
13. What aspect of her personality deflected criticism?
14. Was she effective?
Answer: 1. hotel clerk
2. Senator Boompointer's coachman
3. Susy
4. he had more respect
5. recognized her handwriting
6. childish and trivial
7. to go and see her
8. unknown
9. Shell sent a carriage
10. Yes
11. a theatrical career,
12. the senator
13. vanity
14. yes

Problem: Alyssa got to the beach after a long trip. She's from Charlotte. She traveled from Atlanta. She's now in Miami. She went to Miami to visit some friends. But she wanted some time to herself at the beach, so she went there first. After going swimming and laying out, she went to her friend Ellen's house. Ellen greeted Alyssa and they both had some lemonade to drink. Alyssa called her friends Kristin and Rachel to meet at Ellen's house. The girls traded stories and caught up on their lives. It was a happy time for everyone. The girls went to a restaurant for dinner. The restaurant had a special on catfish. Alyssa enjoyed the restaurant's special. Ellen ordered a salad. Kristin had soup. Rachel had a steak. After eating, the ladies went back to Ellen's house to have fun. They had lots of fun. They stayed the night because they were tired. Alyssa was happy to spend time with her friends again.
1. What are Alyssa's friends called?
2. Where did Alyssa go to meet up with them?
3. Where was she from?
4. Where did she travel from?
5. What did she do before visiting?
6. What did she do there?
7. Anything else?
8. Did they have any refreshments?
9. Whose place did she hang out with them at?
10. What did they all feel?
11. Where did they go to eat?
12. What did they catch up on?
13. Did they all order the same food?
14. What did they do after?
15. What was the restaurant's special?
16. Why did they stay the night?
17. Who had the special?
18. What was the restaurant's special?
19. What did they have to quench their thirst?
Answer: 1. Kristin and Rachel
2. Miami
3. Charlotte
4. Atlanta
5. beach
6. swimming
7. laying out
8. yes
9. Ellen
10. happy
11. restaurant
12. lives
13. no
14. have fun
15. catfish
16. tired
17. Alyssa
18. catfish
19. lemonade

Problem: Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship.It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching _ (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend. Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life--married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed. A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, doing sports or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop self-respect, confidence and life direction. Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations can be found throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years. Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008. Emily is a 15-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. " I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me." Emily's mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by "providing different feedback about herself other than just depending on schoolmates to measure her self-worth. Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. "I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play." Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful and happy girl she is!
1. Who is the teenage girl mentioned?
2. How old is she?
3. Who does she spend time with?
4. When were they matched?
5. Who encouraged Emily to be a part?
6. Why was Sarah a part of the organization?
7. Did she find it through the internet?
8. Do they both have a good time together?
9. What is the organization based on?
10. What age range is matched with an adult?
11. Is the adult paid?
12. What is their role?
13. What else to they do?
14. How much time do they spend together at a time?
15. How many times a month?
16. How long has the organization operated?
17. Where does it operate?
18. What are things people in the organization do together?
19. Is the organization well known?
20. Can volunteers be married?
Answer:
1. Emily
2. 15
3. Sarah
4. since 2008
5. Emily's mum
6. to get involved in a volunteer program
7. yes
8. yes
9. the simplicity and power of friendship
10. 7-17
11. no
12. to be both a role model and a supportive friend.
13. They are someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed
14. between one and four hours
15. three or four
16. 25 years
17. throughout the world.
18. picnics, cooking, sports or going to a football match.
19. yes
20. yes