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1. Before beginning this book, look at the title. Make some predictions. What do you think it means? What is the story about? List your predictions and save them for later discussion.
2. Dr. Lockwood was not concerned with perfect school attendance for Tom and Paul and had no qualms about taking them out on Fridays to go hunting. What do you think of Dr. Lockwood's treatment of absence when he sends a letter saying, "They [Paul, Jr.
and Tom] had had the opportunity to go on a 'field trip'"? Is he lying and setting a poor example for his sons?3. Would your parents lie about your missing school? How would you feel about it? Is it right or wrong?
4. What kind of attendance policy does your school have? What is your opinion of attendance policies?
5. In Chapter 3, Tom is the one who ends up working...
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