Each group will answer the study guide questions below. Post your answers as a comment to this blog
Group 4
After The Disco
What important information does Philip’s dad’s ghost tell him?
The Mini Bus
Who does Philip compare his dad’s face to?
Philip’s father’s ghost said, “Sometimes you have to do something that is wrong to do something bigger that is right” (pg. 45). How does this apply to the book so far?
Why is Philips father so scared for Philips mother at the pub?
Beatbeatbeat
Who chased after Philip when he took the mini bus? What did they think Philip was doing in the bus?
Who did Philip see over in the fields behind Mrs. Fell?
Dad dy
What does Philip say “Dada” sounds like?
In your opinion, what is the significance of this chapter?
Khari, Zach, and Aubrey
ReplyDeleteAfter The Disco
What important information does Philip’s dad’s ghost tell him?
There is going to be trouble at the pub and that he needs to alert his mother.
The Mini Bus
Who does Philip compare his dad’s face to?
Norman Osborn in the first Spiderman when he has the nerve gas.
Philip’s father’s ghost said, “Sometimes you have to do something that is wrong to do something bigger that is right” (pg. 45). How does this apply to the book so far?
He was referring to stealing the minibus to help his mother but it also applies to murdering his uncle to avenge his father, like in Hamlet.
Why is Philips father so scared for Philips mother at the pub?
He knows that Philip’s uncle is going to break into the pub to scare his mother into letting him stay with them and he is worried for her safety and thinks his brother is capable of killing her.
Beatbeatbeat
Who chased after Philip when he took the mini bus? What did they think Philip was doing in the bus?
Ms. Fell and Mr. Rosen. They thought he was sleep-walking again.
Who did Philip see over in the fields behind Mrs. Fell?
His dad’s ghost.
Dad dy
What does Philip say “Dada” sounds like?
Dad die
In your opinion, what is the significance of this chapter?
It questions his sanity and reinforces his inability to really deal with the death of his father.