2. When Grandpa Browning asks Mama if she's crying over the money Papa lost, she lies. What does she say and how is this the same as what Aunt Betty had done to protect Uncle Stan?

3. Why does a committee want Mrs. Stillman dismissed from her teaching job?

4. What is Lark's reaction when Mama says she has to sell tickets to the picnic, and what is Mama's response?

5. Briefly describe what Lark observes and fells during the funeral.

6. Describe what happens when Lark tells Mr. McPhee that Marjorie is in limbo.

7. What does Lark believe will happen to the baby? Why does she believe this? What does she believe will be her role in the delivery?

8. What is the argument Mama and Papa have about their evening's activities and what does each want the other to do?

9. What does Papa think about the possibility of Mama going to work, and why?

10. What is Papa's first excuse for where he'd been all night? What does he eventually admit about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the major problems between Mama and Papa? Why do these problems remain issues rather than being resolved? Are there resolutions?

Essay Topic 2

Lark's three best friends can be identified as Sally, Beverly, and Hilly. Identify each and describe their relationships with Lark. How does each impact Lark?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Aunt Betty and Mama. How are the two women similar? How are they different? How do these similarities and differences affect the lives of the two women?

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