The main character uses sarcasm to answer Jaime’s statement about where you should be in a thunderstorm. He states, “Oh, sure. Just snap your fingers and your chauffeur will appear.” Describe a time when you used or heard a sarcastic remark. Put the sarcastic comment in quotes. How did this comment make you feel?
How would you have responded when Jamie climbed in the car beside the driver and hoisted Martha to his knees. Would you have let your sister and yourself get in the car with a stranger? Explain
Jamie tells the author’s mom that the driver was Ed Chambers before the author can answer his mother. What does this tell you about Jamie? How would this make you feel?
Who tells Jaime to quit messing with the bees? Why does she say this? How does Jamie respond to her directive?
What do you think the doctor will give Jamie to make him feel better? What condition do you think he has?
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Relate several experiences in your life to this story and make a correlation to it. In other words, make a connection to the authors thoughts and ideas that she is trying to convey to the reader. Explain in detail how your experiences remind you of the experiences of the characters in this story. For example, have you ever ridden in an ambulance or been to the hospital?
