1.The pilot compares his severe injury to finding a dead cat on the sofa.The simile reveals that the pilot's state of mind is unsteady,due to the fact that his thoughts are wandering.

2.The repetition of "I'm going to pass out"heightens the suspense of the story because it makes the readers question if the pilot is indeed going to pass out while conducting a plane.

3.From what I know of the historical context and background of the story,I think the pilot is afraid he will land in the water because his every thought is greatly influenced by the actuality that his country is at war.Thus,his life is constantly being threatened.

4.I think the pilot went to a hospital after he described the clouds and sun as whiteness and blackness because his descriptions of the place fits that of a hospital.For citation,he sees a white enamel basin and a small medicine glass.

5. Details in the second column help reveal the author's time period and background because 

 

3). at the end of pg.567 it could be summarized by eugene and elena becoming cool.

4). the first coloumn of pg.568 reflects the heritage as elena being spanish and is called a senorita because she is now 14 years old and they traveled back to puerto rico when there os a death in the family. the writer is angry because she beleives her mother is vigilant but she is happy to be friends with eugene and is dying to go into his house.

5). The Significance of mr.Depalma's behavior is that he is caring and he cares about the society his behavior says he is sentamental and gets anf=gry fasts in bad sititions

6). it is ironic because something historical happened president jfk dies and they were studying history.

1. What I  predict is the story is going to be a girl probable like a boy, and going to be a John F. Kennedy 

7. I think the attitude toward this is she really like this boy but, at the same time she found out that the president had been assassinated.

7.

the author's attitude towards discrimination and prejudice is revealed when Elena goes to Eugene's house and his mothers rejects her simply because she was puerto rican, she ends up as a heartbreak of a girl still unable to comprehend that it is all apart of life.

6. The reason why it was ironic is because, they might want to know why was he so important for everybody to cried and care so much, and also when he got assassinated she wanted to know why she was just very curious.

to summarize i would say that elena was happy and excited that she was to go over eugenes house.even though everyone was in shock cause the prez was just killed

6.

it was ironic that they were studying American History because that was when president Kennedy was killed. It was considered history in America.

5. He was a short, muscular man with slicked-down black hair.  He was tough on student and also had 'conference' meeting with their parent. When president Kennedy had died he had tears flowing through out his eyes and not just an adult cry he was really sobbing. 

Answer 2 questions

1. I predict that the story will be about President Kennedy.

2. Some ways that Elena and Eugene are alike is that they both like each other but is shy to admit it to each other. Some ways they are different is that Elena is a girl and Eugene is a boy. Eugene lives in a house. Elena lives in an apartment Eugene is in AP classes in school Elena is not.

3. I can summarize that Elena decides to keep the secret that she could see into kitchen through her bedroom window.

4. The first column reflects the heritage when Elena's mom nags her about now being a senorita. Senorita is spanish so Elena is spanish or hispanic. The tradition in spanish is that if your in your mid teens and is a girl you are known as a woman or senorita. The attitudes of the writter is bored because she is tired of hearing the same thing over and over again.

5. The thing that significant about Mr. DePalmer's behavior is that he was crying. He made the students stand in two rows as he sat there and cried, like really cried, really he sobbed!!!! He was than angered because after he delivered the bad news it seemed as though the students didn't care much. He lashed out in anger and call all the students idiots and losers.

6. It is ironic that Elena and Eugene chose to study about American history was because of the death of president John F. Kennedy. It was considered a time when history was being made.

7. I can infer that the author feels very strongly about discrimination and prejudiced. I believe the fact that one of the characters actually witnesses it on a first hand account might reflect what the writer herself has experienced when it comes to prejudiced or discriminate people.

sagz questions

1.)I Predict The Story To Be About History And Pres. Kennedy

2.)Elena and Eugene are the sam because they both get good grade and also they like to read and they like each other

they are different because she is outgoing an he is shy. Also he's white and she's Haspanic

3.)elena and eugene are a couple of teens who live in the same neighborhood and go to the same school buht they both like each other and to scared to admit it...TEENZ THESE DAYS iLL TELL YU.

5.

The significant of Mr. DePalma behavior is that he was crying. He made the students stand in two rows as he sat there and cried, like really cried, really he sobbed!!!! He was than angered because after he delivered the bad news it seemed as though the students didn't care much. He lashed out in anger and call all the students idiots and losers.

4. The attitude of the writer is basically telling her daughter the president Kennedy had got shot and he was a very good man toward our united states.

3. I summarize the story on 567 is there a little girl who like a boy. So she started to followed him around and one day she got over it. Then she started to talk to him, and get to know about him because, she really like him.

6. It is ironic that Elena and Eugene chose to study about American history was because of the death of president John F. Kennedy. It was considered a time when history was being made. 

7. What was revealed about the writer's attitude toward discrimination and prejudice was that she didn't liked it at all it basically broke her heart because she went home and was depressed for awhile and she also cried herself to sleep.

4.

The first column on page 568 reflects the heritage, traditions and attitudes of the writer by it telling the reader what it is her family do for a living, where they lived, emotions, and events that had occur. For example: "My mother was unhappy in Paterson, which seemed to fall from the sky in that hue." this shows the emotions that the family felt that day and time period. Another example is: Her grandmother's funeral, everyone was wearing black and she as too young to understand why.

2. they are similar because they like each other. also they are both good students 

they differ cause of their race. 

5. What was significant about Mr. Depalma's was that his behavior symbolized how everyone felt. They were all upset and they were extremely mad. Everyone in that neighborhood was acting differently. The way that his attitude shown him as a person is that he is a man who is very emotional about the people he cares about.

They are alike because, they both smart kids. But, Elena was not very shy but Eugene was very shy.

3.

I would summarize the end of the story by saying that the girl Elena was very happy that she was going to be able to go over the Eugene's house even though the president was just killed and everyone that surrounded her was sad and shock. Her mother than told her that she was unable to go over Eugene's house and Elena couldn't understand why. everyone that surrounded Elena was very sad and spaced out, they didn't want to make a lot of noises. Only because soon they knew that they all would have to return back to where ever it is they came from.

6. It is ironic that Elena and Eugene have chosen to study the subject of American history because that's what the whole story is based on and they are studying history but can care less about the president getting shot which is a memorable moment that will go down in history.

7. The author's attitude towards discrimination and prejudice is revealed when Elena goes to Eugene's house and the mother rejects Elena because she is puerto rican also in the meet the writer section she touches on the subject saying that the story doesn't end with a speech o prejudice but with the heartbreak of a girl still unable to comprehend that it all comes together and affects her life:the death of a president, life in America,prejudice,the plight of the immigrant.

2.

they are similar because they both like each other and they both get good grades.

they differ because the girl is outgoing while the boy is shy and quiet. 

4. The first column on p.568 reflects the heritage because her mother is nagging to her to be a senorita and she has to do everything right but the writer does not care and she has a bad attitude about it.

elena likes eugene but she dont want to tell him because she is scared. And they have a diffrent heritage

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3. At the end of page 567 i would summarize this story as a boy named Eugene  and a girl named Elena. Elena is not very shy and is spanish. While Eugene is a white person who is shy. They like each other and walk home together and thats when they discovered that they live across the street from each other. Elena wont tell Eugene the fact that she can see his kitchen from her bedroom. she enjoys the fact that she is the only one that knows this.

3. I would summarize the end of p.567 by saying that Elena really like Eugene because she looks into his kitchen often and he mother knows because she said look like a girl who is stupidly infatuated. She also tries to meet him in school any chance she gets. 

i think its about 2 people remembering the day president kennedy was shot

elena and eugene are alike because they both like to read and they live across the street from each other!

they are diffrent because elena is spanish and eugene is white!

American History-yaz

1. Skim and scan the story, what predictions can you make?

-The predictions I made were that someone will get shot in the mist of President Kennedy's death.

2. What are some ways that Elena and Eugene are alike? In what important way do they differ?

-Elena and Eugene were both smart, live in the same neighborhood, went to the same school, and seemed to like each other. They were different because Eugene was in the honors classes, while Elena was in regular classes because English wasn't her first language.

3. How would you summarize the story at the end of page 567?

-I would say Elena is getting older, and her mom is starting to notice that she likes someone and wants to watch over her so she doesn't make any bad decisions.

4. How does the first column on page 568 reflect the heritage, traditions, and attitudes of the writer?

-It's reflected by her parents keep telling her that they're going to move to the suburbs where they have pure snow and healthy grass. Also, by her parents saying they're going to buy a house on the beach in Puerto Rico where they're from. That's all saying that they want the good life like they were used to when they were kids.

5. Elena characterizes Mr. DePalma as a strict disciplinarian. What is significant about his behavior on page 569? What does his behavior show about him as a person?

-It's significant that he was trying to let the kids know about an important, historical event. It shows that he cares to tell the children something, and cares for them to know, but if they don't listen then he can really care less about the situation. 

6. Why is it ironic that Elena and Eugene have chosen to study the subject of American History?

-It's ironic because at the time they were attending school and studying American History, an important event in history took place.

7. What is revealed about the writer's attitude toward discrimination and prejudice?

-It reveals that no matter the color of your skin or race we all have the same place and feelings in the world. Also, everybody should be accepted as one however they think and feel.

Answers to "American History"

1. I think the story will be about President Kennedy.

2. Some ways that Elena and Eugene are alike is they both are from the same background. Another thing is nobody really likes them at their school. They both get picked on . 

3. To summarize the story from the end of pg. 567 I would say there is a girl named Elena who gets picked on a lot in school mostly from African Americans. This girls lives in a building that looks like a prison. When she looks out of there bedroom window she can see  into someone else kitchen. A old couple lives there until someone dies and the old couple moves. A little while after a little boy named Eugene and his family moves in and she still  watches  into their kitchen. She is crushing on Eugene but she is scared to talk to him because of what he will think so she basically stalks him.

4. The 1st column  on pg. 568 reflects the heritage traditions and attitudes of the writer because Elena talks about the traditions her and her family. It reflects her attitude because she says how she is going to start thinking about the present instead of the future.

5. What's significant about t Mr. Depalma' s behavior is he acts rude and starts to show his real feelings. He acts as if the world is over. What it shows about  him as a person is he has no self control over himself. Also he really cares about American History and  bettering the world .

6. It is ironic that Elena and Eugene have chosen to study the subject American History because the title is called American History. Also because on the day that they were suppose to study the president died and now today that is American History.

7. What id revealed about the writers attitude and discrimination and prejudice is she doesn't think it's positive and she don't agree with it. I said this because in the beginning of the story Elena gets picked on by African Americans and she talks about how it makes her feels. 

2. Elena and Eugene are similar because they liked each other and they both got good grades. They differ because he is shy and she is not.

2.  Elena and Eugene are alike because they both liked to read, got good grades, and they liked each other. They are different because she is spanish and he is white.

3.  I would summarize the story as, Elena first watched the old Jewish couple lived there for the summer intil they moved out. Then when Eugene's family moved in she started to watched him and his family. When school started she went looking for him and talked to him when she saw him walking home. They liked each other and they both are smart. 

4. The first column on page 568 reflects her heritage because her mother was telling her that she has to grow up and stop acting like a child in times of a bad crisis but the writer does not care and wants to follow her dreams.

5.  Mr.DePalma's behavior was significant on page 569 was he was sad and crying about the death of President Kennedy, and he was strict and mean, and none of the kids ever saw him cry before.It shows that even tough people, like Mr.DePalma, can be sad, cry and care about things.

6.  It is ironic that Eugene and Elena  chose to study American History because the time was when American history was going to be made.

7.  I think the writer feels strongly about discrimination and prejudice, that it still exists today, and that she didn't like it at all.

i think the storry will be about the president and the stuff he did and the memories people have i guess!!!!!!!!!! i really dont know

2. Elena and Eugene are alike because they both like to read and attend the same school. They differ because Eugene is in honors classes and lives in a house while Elena lives in an apartment and is puerto rican.

3.  The end of page 567 could be summarized by Eugene and Elena finally becoming friends.

4.  The first column of page 568 reflects the heritage as Elena being puerto rican and is a senorita now that she's 14 years old and they travel back to puerto rico when there's  a death in the family. The attitude of the writer is angry because she believes that her mother is vigilant but she is also happy to be friends with Eugene and dying to go into his house.

5. The significance of Mr. DePalma's behavior is that he is caring and cares about the society. His behavior says he's sentimental and gets angry fast when in a sad situation.

1. I think this story is going to be about special events that happen in the world that someone has lived though and is telling someone that hasn't lived though that time period.

2.Elena and eugene are alike because they both like to read and they are in the same grade. They are different because they elena is rican and eugene is white.

3. On page 567 that part is about how the girl elena is trying to find the boy eugene but then later finds out that he is in all honor classes and then when she finally run into him in the hallway and they finally start talking. well she does the most talking and he just smiles and shakes is head up and down. but they become good friends and start walking home and doing more things together. but she don't want to tell him that she can see him from her bedroom and that she watches in every night.

4.  in column one you can reflect that the writer is spanish and that she grew up in puerto. also that she is different from the rest her family because she wants to become a teacher and travel and get didn't want to go back to her homeland like everyone in her family did. 

5. his behavior is significant because at first before he found out that the president was shot he let them have free time and go enjoy there selfs but when he came back out he was yelling and crying and telling them to go home. his behavior shows that he has a soft side to him even tho he is strict sometimes and that he cared a lot for the president

6. i think it is ironic because they both are smart  history must  be very important to them and there family and they probably is good at that subject or know a lot about it

7. she feels that it can be related to her own life and personal things in there world and she thinks it is unfair

1.I think this story will be about the memories that the author remembers about the death of president john f. Kennedy

2. Elena and Eugene are alike because they both like each other and from Elena house she can see right into Eugene which is in the El building. They are also very smart. They have different ethnic backgrounds. Elena is Puerto Rican and Eugene is white

1. i think the story is about the death of prez kenedy

1.) I think this story is going to be about a girl who really likes this boy, but they will not be able to be together.

2.) Elena and Eugene both  like to read, and they differ with their ethnic background, they are from different places (Eugene is white and Elena is Spanish)

3.) So far the story is about Elena and she likes a boy name Eugene but she does not know how to tell him explain, they have some of the same interest , but Elena still is not sure if Eugene feels the same for her as she does for him.

4.) I think that the writer family was on her more about her heritage but she wanted to be her own self and not just be a  senorita but also try new things.

  

5.) Mr. DePalma was a strict person, but at the same time he still had feeling, and he took the death of President Kennedy Strongly emotionally and too Elena for surprise because she never saw him as that type of person.

6.) It was ironic because the day they want to study is the same day that President Kennedy was killed, and it makes them seem like they have no sympathy at all.

7.) She thinks its unfair because she really liked Eugene but because of his mother discriminating against Elena's race she never got a chance to even study with him and express her feelings.Thats why i think Eugene was so quiet and shy  because he knew exactly how his mother would react to the whole situation.

Answers to the questions

1; I think this story is a about this girl, who use to live in Puerto Rico, who moves to American and soon starts to like a boy who doesn't like her. 

2; Some Ways Elena and Eugene are alike is that they both like to read books and both go to the same school. Some ways they are different is that Eugene lives in a house while Elena lives in E1 Apartment, plus Eugene is in the honors class for all his classes while Elena is a stalker looking in the whole school for him. 

3; I think on page 567 is about Elena and Eugene finally started to get a little closer to each other. They started to walk each other home, pick out books together, and Elena was really starting to fall in love.

4;The first column on page 568 shows that her traditions in her family is that when you are 14 you are a senorita. She also talks about when she was younger she remebers going to Puerto Rico to go to a funeral and all she remembers and meeting people clamming to be her aunts, uncles, and cousins. The attitude of the writer is that she is upset at her mother because she is acting very vigilant. The mother keeps nagging her about virtue, and morality. 

5;The significants of Mr. DePalma's behavior on page 569 was that is a emotional man that doesn't like to show it. This behavior shows me that he is a person that tries to act manly but he really does have emotions. 

6;It's ironic that they chose to study the same subject of American History because this is what the story is called and is what it is based off of. Plus they are still studying even though the president got shot.

7; The author's attitude towards the prejudice was that she was upset. Eugene's mother didn't like her only because she is a Puerto Rican that lives in the E1 building. The lady is just judging her and she doesn't even know the little girl. 

answer

I think the story will be about what she remembered the day that President John F. Kennedy got killed.

American History-tiana

1. I think this story is about a woman who make wired pictures to recapture or remember past events

2. They are both shy, they read, live in the same neighborhood and go to the same school. They both get straight A's in all their classes. They're different because Elena isn't as shy as Eugene,she watches him from a window,and they make the same grades but he's in an honors class.

3. Elena and Eugene are a couple of teens who live in the same neighborhood and go to the same school they were timid to talk to each other but are now good friends.

4. Elena's family must have an attitude that is protective of their young ladies. They want them to be modest, virtuous, and lady-like not promiscuous.

5. Mr.DePalma seems like a hard core person to see him cry must have been really awful. Page 569 make him look like more of a human rather than this strict man with no heart.

6. he knew the sugnifigance of the president being assasinated so he wanted them to learn the past of that nation/country 

7. The author tolerates discrimination, he showed a little of it concerning Elena but at the end he described the woman saying a few words of discrimination to Elena in s hushed honey-drenched voice.

1. I  predict this story will be about history and things in the past that have a big impact on our lives.

2. 

"American History" Questions

 1.Prediction- I believe this story will be about how the death of John F. Kennedy marked an unforgettable moment in history. I think what will make the story interesting is that it'll be told from the point of view of a student.

2.  Eugene and Elena are alike in that they are both in the same grade and like to read. Elena and Eugene are different in that  Eugene's family is from the south and he is white while Elena's family is Spanish and she is Puerto-Rican.

3. A boy named Eugene and a girl named Elena like each other but are both too shy to admit it.

4. From the following information the writer wrote, I can predict that the author is spanish, she values the dreams of herself and others. Also that  she spent lots of time with her family in her homeland(Puerto-Rico), she loves her homeland, but at the same time she isn't afraid of new possibilities. 

5.  Mr. Depalma's  sad behavior is significant because it symbolizes the pain the world experienced after the death of John F. Kennedy.  The behavior of Mr. Depalma shows that he really is a sensitive person, but he tries to be rough in order to deal with the children of the school and to possibly gain respect.

6. It is ironic that Eugene and Elena have chosen the subject of American History because at the time in which they lived, American History was being made. They were living in a moment that would soon be in our textbooks.

7. I can infer that the author feels very strongly about discrimination and prejudiced. I believe the fact that one of the characters actually witnesses it on a first hand account might reflect what the writer herself has experienced when it comes to prejudiced or discriminate people. 

Her attitude is one of regret that such may even exist. 

Questions to answer:

Answer the following questions:

Before you read:

1. Skim and scan the story, what predictions can you make?

Page 567:

2. What are some ways that Elena and Eugene are alike? In what important way to they differ?

3. How would you summarize the story at the end of page 567?

Page 568:

4. How does the first column on page 568 reflect the heritage, traditions, and attitudes of the writer?

Page 569:

5. Elena characterizes Mr. DePalma as a strict disciplinarian. What is significant about his behavior on page 569? What does his behavior show about him as a person?

Page570:
6. Why is it ironic that Elena and Eugene have chosen to study the subject of American History?

Page 571 (End of Story)

7. What is revealed about writer's attitude toward discrimination and prejudice?