Reading Questions, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”

Directions: On another sheet of paper, please answer the following questions in complete sentences:

  1. Describe Thomas-Builds-the-Fire
  2. Why did Victor have a “sudden need for tradition” (62)?
  3. What did Thomas offer to Victor when he was in need? What do you think this tells us about Thomas’ character?
  4. What lesson does Thomas learn from Victor’s father when he takes him to Denny’s? How does this relate to the way Thomas behaves toward Victor in the story?
  5. On page 70, there is a story about Thomas flying. Why do the other boys hate Thomas?
  6. Why does Thomas continue telling stories, even though it drives everyone crazy (72)?
  7. Why do you think Victor gives Thomas half his father’s ashes?

Reading Questions, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”

Directions: On another sheet of paper, please answer the following questions in complete sentences:

  1. Describe Thomas-Builds-the-Fire
  2. Why did Victor have a “sudden need for tradition” (62)?
  3. What did Thomas offer to Victor when he was in need? What do you think this tells us about Thomas’ character?
  4. What lesson does Thomas learn from Victor’s father when he takes him to Denny’s? How does this relate to the way Thomas behaves toward Victor in the story?
  5. On page 70, there is a story about Thomas flying. Why do the other boys hate Thomas?
  6. Why does Thomas continue telling stories, even though it drives everyone crazy (72)?
  7. Why do you think Victor gives Thomas half his father’s ashes?

Reading Questions, “This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”

Directions: On another sheet of paper, please answer the following questions in complete sentences:

  1. Describe Thomas-Builds-the-Fire
  2. Why did Victor have a “sudden need for tradition” (62)?
  3. What did Thomas offer to Victor when he was in need? What do you think this tells us about Thomas’ character?
  4. What lesson does Thomas learn from Victor’s father when he takes him to Denny’s? How does this relate to the way Thomas behaves toward Victor in the story?
  5. On page 70, there is a story about Thomas flying. Why do the other boys hate Thomas?
  6. Why does Thomas continue telling stories, even though it drives everyone crazy (72)?
  7. Why do you think Victor gives Thomas half his father’s ashes?