Sounder Flashcard

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Who is the main character in the book 'Sounder'?

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a young African-American boy

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What is the plot summary of the book 'Sounder'?

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The book 'Sounder' is about a young African-American boy and his dog named Sounder who embark on a journey to find the boy's father who has been wrongly accused of stealing.

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What is one of the themes explored in the book 'Sounder'?

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power of hope

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Where does the story of 'Sounder' take place?

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southern United States

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What does the dog 'Sounder' symbolize in the book?

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loyalty and companionship

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"Eat your supper, you must be famished." What does the word famished mean?

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extremely hungry

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What does the word orneriness mean in the context: "In his many journeyings among strangers the boy had learned to sniff out danger and spot orneriness quickly."

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mean-spirited

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What is one of the challenges faced by the family in 'Sounder'? Options: poverty, crime, lack of education, illness

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poverty

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What is the significance of the title 'Sounder'?

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The title 'Sounder' refers to the name of the main character's dog.

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What is one of the lessons learned in the book 'Sounder'? Options: The significance of disloyalty, The value of quitting when things get tough, Importance of loyalty and perseverance, The importance of giving up easily

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Importance of loyalty and perseverance