"The Chase" by Annie Dillard (adapted from JKeson)

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What is a key theme of 'The Chase' by Annie Dillard?

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Joy comes from doing things passionately.

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Why do people get hurt when they play football according to Dillard?

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They get hurt because they hesitate in fear.

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What does the term 'IMPROVISE' mean?

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To create or perform without preparation.

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What was unusual about the man in the black Buick?

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He chased the children through the neighborhood.

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What did Annie discover about the ordinary adult in the story?

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He knew that you have to fling yourself at what you're doing.

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What does the act of improvisation involve?

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Creating or performing spontaneously without prior preparation.

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How does Dillard portray the theme of passion in 'The Chase'?

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Through the children's joyful pursuit and the thrill of the chase.

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What lesson can be learned about fear from the story?

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Hesitation in fear can lead to negative consequences.

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What role does the setting play in 'The Chase'?

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It enhances the sense of adventure and urgency in the children's play.

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How does the man in the black Buick symbolize adult authority?

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His pursuit of the children represents the intrusion of adult concerns into childhood freedom.