Understanding Todd's Fears and Imagination

Mr. Anderson encourages Todd to overcome his fear of expressing himself by challenging him to perform a barbaric yawp and use his imagination to describe a madman. Through this exercise, Todd discovers his inner poet and learns to express his thoughts and emotions creatively.

What does Mr. Anderson believe Todd fears the most?

• Being alone

• Being embarrassed

• Being worthless

• Being misunderstood

What does Mr. Anderson believe Todd has inside him?

• Only embarrassment

• Only fear

• Something worth a great deal

• Nothing of value

What does Mr. Anderson ask Todd to demonstrate?

• A barbaric yawp

• A song

• A speech

• A dance

What is a 'yawp' according to Mr. Anderson?

• A quiet whisper

• A loud cry or yell

• A soft murmur

• A gentle hum

What does Mr. Anderson want Todd to do with the 'barbaric yawp'?

• Whisper it

• Sing it

• Ignore it

• Yell it loudly

How does Todd initially describe the madman?

• A gentle giant

• A sweaty tooth madman

• A wise old man

• A silent observer

What does Mr. Anderson encourage Todd to do with his imagination?

• Ignore it

• Free it and use it

• Share it with others

• Keep it to himself

What does the madman's stare do to Todd?

• Pounds his brain

• Confuses him

• Makes him laugh

• Calms him

What action does the madman take in Todd's imagination?

• He sings

• He reaches out and chokes

• He runs away

• He dances

What does Todd's description of the madman reveal about him?

• He dislikes poetry

• He has a vivid imagination

• He is shy

• He is afraid of the dark