Questions for “The Fan Club”
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Focus: Close reading of text, setting and mood
Instructions: As you read, answer the following questions in complete sentences and fill out the chart.
1. How does the description of the weather set the mood?
2. In the sentence, “it loomed before her now, massive and dark against the sky,” what is “it” referring to? What
effect is the author attempting to make with this description?
3. Is the line “she didn’t care” true? How do you know? Cite at least 2 examples.
4. Cite three different pieces of evidence the narrator uses to portray Rachel as not part of the popular crowd.
5. Look at your chart. What is a dominant character or personality trait in Laura?