THE RED KAYAK by Priscilla Cummings - Sayre School

PART III: PARAGRAPH ANSWER (Remember to use correct sentence
structure, grammar and punctuation). Be certain to refer to specific
events in the novel. Remember, you will be writing on both topics.
A. In 8-10 sentences explain why the following quotation relates to Brady
and the decisions he made. Be very specific in your answer. Remember,
this quotation was said by Brady's father. (8 points)
"My mother - your grandma Ellen - she used to say to me, 'Tommy, if you
know right from wrong, then the answer is always right there, smack in front
of you. It's when you get to thinkin' on it that you get in trouble. Because
doin' what's right is not always the easiest thing.'"
B. In 8-10 sentences explain exactly how and why Ben died. (8 points)
[Note: These are the two topics you will be given on the actual test. I am
giving you these topics ahead of time to facilitate your review. You may not
come to class with a paragraph already written. In preparing for the test,
please think about these questions, organize your arguments in your head
and determine what evidence from the novel will help you. Then on the
day of the test, you will come into the test fully prepared to write.]