Ambush

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front

How does the theme of war manifest in the father's relationship with his daughter?

Back

The father's experiences in war create a barrier to open communication with his daughter.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the grenade symbolize in the story?

Back

The grenade symbolizes the father's internal conflict and the violent memories of war.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Explain the emotional impact of war on soldiers as depicted in 'Ambush'.

Back

The story illustrates how war leaves lasting emotional scars, affecting relationships and personal identity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1