World Literature
1/27/12
Today you will
 Review pg. 83-124 of The Poisonwood Bible
 Watch No Reservations: Liberia
 Begin homework for Tuesday
Be sure to pay special attention to all that is read/said about
“your” character today.
Homework
Read Book II: Revelation pg. 125-186 and answer questions
Africa Unit
Grade consists of: homework (25%) , participation (15%),
memoir (15%), oral test (45%)
The Price Family
 Missionaries to the Kilanga, Congo from Bethlehem, Georgia in 1959
 Nathan Price– hellfire and brimstone southern preacher; there’s evidence he’s not
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even liked by his own congregation in Bethlehem
Orleanna Price– wife and mother; story begins with her reflection on their time in
the Congo; guilty conscience
Rachel Price– 15, blonde; livid at having to move to the Congo; loves America;
thinks of herself as mature but misspells and misuses words in her writing
Leah Price– 14; twin to Adah; gifted; fierce and independent; loves her father
Adah Price– Leah’s twin; undernourished in the womb, so weak on her left side; uses
her disability to her advantage; speaks little, interested in palindromes, poetry and
hidden meanings; gifted & very observant
Ruth May Price– the youngest; sees life very simply
Choose one character to follow throughout the novel.
You will be responsible for homework involving all characters, but there
will be specific activities/test questions on your specific character.
The Poisonwood Bible: Revelation
Orleanna
Who is Orleanna writing to, and why can’t she stand the “scent” of Africa?
On pg. 89 Orleanna says, “Until then I thought I could have it both ways: to be one of them
and also my husband’s wife.” What does she mean? How is her worldview changing?
Describe what it takes to “survive” in the Congo.
Why is Mama Tataba such a loss to Orleanna?
What was part of Kennedy’s political platform in 1960 (95)?
Why does Orleanna say, “It was beyond me to weigh such matters when my doorstep
harbored snakes that could knock a child dead by spitting in her eyes” (96)?
In paragraph three on pg. 96, what is Orleanna’s view of God?
Why does Orleanna say Nathan has a “baptismal fixation” on pg. 96?
Describe what you learn about Nathan’s personality in this chapter.
Who is Job(97)?
What is Nathan’s decision about baptism and plural marriage? What does this show you about
his worldview?
What does the second paragraph on pg. 98 tell you about Orleanna’s guilt?
The Poisonwood Bible: Genesis
Leah
How does Tata Boanda test Leah’s worldview (102-3)?
How do you know Leah loves the Congo?
How does Ruth May make friends (111)? What does this tell you about how
she chooses to interact with another culture?
What is Leah realizing about the world (114-5)?
Ruth May
What is Ruth May observing in the forest around their home and why does
she call them the “Jimmy Crow boys”?
What does Ruth May find in the back of Eben Axelroot’s plane?
On pg. 120, the Belgian doctor tells Nathan, “Reverend, missionary work is a
great bargain for Belgium but it is a hell of a way to deliver the social
services.” What did he mean?
What is the doctor’s message to Nathan (120-22)? What do we learn about
Nathan’s political beliefs (121)?
Why are the whites afraid of “the Jimmy Crow boys”?
GRAD Reading & Writing
1/27/12
Today you will
Practice OREES writing
Meet one-on-one with Mrs. Peck to analyze your
reading skills.
While you are not meeting you have study time. Use it
wisely, or lose it forever.
OREES Writing Practice
Describe whether you think allowing private companies to
provide food service in the cafeteria is good for your school
or not. Give enough details so your teacher will understand
your ideas.
When you are finished, raise your hand.
OREES Element
O and R
E (example) & E (explanation)
… of why it is positive or negative and explain
why your examples supports your reason. Be
detailed (5+ sentences)
S
Restate your O and R. Use different words