Hamlet
1. Read Act II, sc i.
2. Answer the following questions:
Scene i:
1.What does Polonius ask of Reynaldo? How does he propose that Reynaldo go about this task?
2. What does this scene reveal about Polonius’s character?
3. What does Ophelia tell Polonius? How does he interpret her story?
4. Dramatic irony exists when the audience knows more than the characters know in a given situation. How is Ophelia’s exchange with Hamlet an example of dramatic irony?
*You should answer in full sentences, incorporating quotations in your answers, remembering to cite and refer to theme(s).*
Socials 10
Unit 1
1. Class-time to finish booklet. Review pages 40-80 (Test on Thursday).
2. Sketch out an essay outline regarding the significance of immigration at this time (who, what, where, how, when, why).
English 11
A Separate Peace
1. Read chapter 6.
2. Answer the following questions and you should pay attention to examples of juxtaposition and symbolism in this chapter.
Questions:
1. What has deserted Devon when Gene returns to school?
2. What does Gene know that the masters, who stress “continuity” and tradition, do not?
3. Who has replaced Leper Leppellier across the hall from Gene?
4. How does the Naguamsett compare to the Devon River? What does each represent?
5. Describe Quackenbush. Explain why Gene goes to meet him and the result of their encounter.
6. Who is Mr. Ludsbury, who “loomed on like a high-masted clipper ship in this rocking passage”?
7. Why did Gene apply to be the assistant crew manager instead of participating in sports more
directly?
