Ambush
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English
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main reason the father lies to his daughter in 'Ambush'?
Back
He believes that 9 years old is too young to understand the complexities of war.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What question does Kathleen ask her father that reveals her curiosity about his past?
Back
She asks him if he ever killed anyone.
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What motivates the father to throw the grenade in 'Ambush'?
Back
He throws the grenade to make the man go away.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What moral dilemma does the narrator face in 'Ambush'?
Back
The narrator struggles with whether to tell his daughter the truth about his experiences in the war.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What discomfort does the narrator experience while in the war?
Back
He feels uncomfortable fighting off the mosquitos.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'moral dilemma' in the context of 'Ambush'.
Back
A moral dilemma is a situation in which a person must choose between conflicting ethical principles, such as honesty and protection.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the father's lie to his daughter?
Back
It highlights the protective instincts of a parent and the complexities of discussing traumatic experiences.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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