Tuesday, December 4, 2012

"Joyriding" study guide

Know the following characters from the story:
  • Peter
  • Kevin
  • Peter's mother
  • Mickey Ray
  • Mr. Brettone


You also need to know:
  • How Peter feels about piano and Kevin feels about running
  • Why were people making a big deal about Kevin's finish in the race if he didn't win?
  • Are Peter and Kevin 1-dimensional or 3-dimensional characters?
  • Do you think Peter believed what he said when he told Kevin his current piano teacher is better than Mickey Ray?
  • Whose attitude toward competition do you think is healthier, Kevin or Peter?

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