Literature, 8th Grade (St. Brendan Catholic School - Bothell, WA) //school.saintbrendan.org/apps/classes/1061506/assignments/ Class Name: Literature, 8th Grade Instructor(s): David Andre', Steve Fishman en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 04/21/2026]]> //school.saintbrendan.org/homeworkItem11660516 //school.saintbrendan.org/apps/classes/1061506/assignments/ The Chapter 5 quiz for The Lord of the Flies will be on Monday.
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  • Finish reading the book

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  • Read to CH 33
  • 5-7 sentence summary of CH 31

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    • Read chapters 30
    • 5-7 sentence summary for chapter 

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  • Read to chapter 30 (XXX)

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    Each question is worth .5 points
     
     
    CH 25

    1. What location do Tom and Huck choose for their treasure hunt?

    2. Why do the boys believe treasure would be buried near a dead tree?

    3. What tools do Tom and Huck bring with them?

    4. How long do they dig before becoming discouraged?

    5. What explanation do the boys give for their failure to find treasure?

    6. What new location do they decide to search next?

    7. How does the chapter end regarding their hopes for finding treasure?

    Ch 26
     

    1. Why do Tom and Huck choose the haunted house as their next treasure site?

    2. What do they find when they first explore the bottom floor of the house?

    3. Where do the boys hide when they hear men entering the building?

    4. Which two men come into the haunted house?

    5. What discovery does Injun Joe make while searching the floorboards?

    6. Why does Injun Joe decide not to leave the treasure in the house?

    7. What almost alerts Injun Joe and his partner to Tom and Huck’s presence?

    8. What does Injun Joe call the place where he plans to hide the treasure next?


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    Each question is worth one point

     

    Chapter 22

    1. What did Tom need to refrain from when he was a part of the Cadets of Temperance? 
    2. Where had Becky gone for the summer break?  
    3. What happens to Tom's religious fervor?

    Chapter 23

    1. How did Tom and Huck feel about Muff Potter getting hung for the murder?  
    2. What nice things did Muff Potter do for them?  
    3. Who did the defense lawyer call to the stand?  
    4. What did Injun Joe do when Tom told his side of the story? 

    Chapter 24

    1. Who did Tom tell the murder story to?  
    2. When? 
    3. Why were Tom and Huck so terrified at night?  

    ]]>     Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:01:00 PST     <![CDATA[Due: 02/11/2026]]> //school.saintbrendan.org/homeworkItem10980162 //school.saintbrendan.org/apps/classes/1061506/assignments/ CH 19

    1. What does Aunt Polly confront Tom about when he returns home?

    2. How does Tom explain his behavior and his “dream” story?

    3. What defensive detail does Tom add to his story to try to make it seem sincere?

    4. How does Aunt Polly react at first to Tom’s explanation?

    5. What object does she later find that changes her belief about Tom’s account?

    CH 20
     

    1. What happens between Tom and Becky when Tom tries to apologize to her at school?

    2. What clue does Becky notice in Mr. Dobbins’s desk that tempts her curiosity?

    3. What kind of book does Becky take from the desk, and why does she regret opening it?

    4. How does the book end up damaged, and what is Becky’s reaction when it happens?

    5. What does Mr. Dobbins do when he discovers the torn page in the book?

    CH 21
     

    1. What event is taking place at the school in Chapter 21?

    2. Why is Mr. Dobbins working the children so hard before the event?

    3. What happens to Tom during his recital in front of the audience?

    4. How do the girls present their work during the Examination?

    5. What object is used in the prank that disrupts the event


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    1. What event is happening when the chapter begins?

    2. How does the town feel about the boys’ “deaths”?

    3. How do Aunt Polly and Mrs. Harper react during the funeral?

    4. What is the pastor’s tone during the funeral sermon?

    5. When do Tom, Huck, and Joe enter the church?

    6. How does the congregation respond when they see the boys alive?

    7. How does Aunt Polly react to Tom once the shock is over?

    8. How does Tom feel during this moment?

    CH 18
     

    1. What changes in Tom and Becky’s relationship have occurred by the start of Chapter 18?

    2. How does Becky behave when Tom tries to get her attention at school?

    3. What does Tom do during recess to show he is “over” Becky?

    4. Why does Becky stay inside during recess while the others go out?

    5. What does Becky witness Alfred do in the classroom?

    6. Why might Becky feel both curious and nervous about opening the schoolmaster’s book?

    7. How does Tom’s presence in the room influence Becky’s choices?


    ]]>     Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:55:28 PST     <![CDATA[Due: 02/04/2026]]> //school.saintbrendan.org/homeworkItem10966868 //school.saintbrendan.org/apps/classes/1061506/assignments/ CH 15

    1. Why does Tom decide to go back to St. Petersburg during the night?

    2. Who is in Aunt Polly’s house when Tom sneaks in, and what are they talking about?

    3. How do Aunt Polly and Mrs. Harper react as they talk about the boys?

    4. What does Tom almost leave for Aunt Polly, and why does he change his mind?

    5. What emotions does Tom feel while listening to Aunt Polly grieve?

    6. Why does hearing Aunt Polly blame herself affect Tom so strongly?

    7. Why might Tom decide not to leave the note, even though it would comfort her?

    CH 16
     

    1. How do the boys feel when they wake up in the morning?

    2. What kinds of games or pretend play do they engage in?

    3. What causes Joe to become homesick again?

    4. How does Huck react when Joe wants to go home?

    5. What “secret plan” does Tom finally reveal to them?

    6. How do Joe and Huck respond to the plan?

    7. What makes Joe and Tom sick?


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