Kira-Kira Chapter 15, Page 220-end

1. What is Katie’s “horrible secret”?

• Katie's horrible secret is that she forgot Lynn's birthday.

• Katie's horrible secret is that she stole money from Lynn and lied to their parents.

• Katie's horrible secret is that she said she hated Lynn and made her cry.

• Katie's horrible secret is that she spread rumors about Lynn.

Why does Uncle Katsuhisa tell Katie about his dead baby?

• He wants to make her feel guilty for treating Lynn harshly.

• He wants to share an anecdote about pillows with Katie.

• He wants to show off his knowledge of medical conditions.
• He wants her to know that her "horrible secret" is understandable.

1. What memory does Katie write about in her school essay?

• Baking cookies with her grandmother
• Playing video games with her brother
• Building a sandcastle at the beach
• Riding a bike with her friends

Katie rewrites her essay. What does she say “the main theme” of Lynn’s life is in her new paper?

• Proving how amazing the world is with ordinary objects

• Highlighting the negative aspects of everyday life

• Exploring the mysteries of the universe

• Arguing against the use of pesticide

1. CHOOSE ONE:

2. 1. Was there ever a time you got mad at a family member who was sick or injured? What made you feel this way? How did you feel about your feelings? Do you feel differently now?

3. 2. Was there ever a time you got in trouble for doing something you thought was really fun and interesting?

1. What kinds of rituals have you observed after a relative died?