The First Day of School by R.V. Cassill

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What is resentment?

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Resentment is a feeling of anger or frustration towards someone or something due to perceived unfair treatment.

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What lesson does John learn by the end of the story?

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John learns that he should not let fear control his actions.

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What memory does John associate with the porch steps?

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John remembers kicking Audrey's doll buggy down the porch steps.

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What indicates to John that something has gone wrong?

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John realizes something has gone wrong when his mother says the National Guard came in overnight.

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Why didn't John sleep well the night before school?

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John didn't sleep well because he heard heavy traffic and car horns.

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What emotion does John feel about the end of summer?

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John feels a sense of anxiety and sadness about the end of summer.

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How does John's relationship with his sister Audrey affect him?

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John's relationship with Audrey influences his feelings of fear and bravery.

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What does the National Guard's presence symbolize in the story?

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The National Guard's presence symbolizes a disruption in normal life and the onset of fear.

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How does John's perception of bravery change throughout the story?

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John learns that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act despite it.

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What role does family play in John's feelings on the first day of school?

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Family plays a significant role in shaping John's feelings of security and fear.