Oxcart+Questions


 * Read "The Oxcart" by Eric A. Kimmel on pages 196-201**


 * On page 202-203, use complete sentences to answer questions one through seven (#1-7). NOTE: Question seven will require multiple sentences as it asks for two rules and then supporting evidence from the story to back up your claims.**


 * 1. Was the samurai's destination an important part of the story? Why or why not?**


 * 2. Why did the samurai decide to ride in an oxcart?**


 * 3. In a few sentences, sum up what happens in the story.**


 * 4. How are the samurai punished for breaking the rules of their society?**


 * 5. In your opinion, does the samurai's punishment fit the "crime" the samurai committed? Explain why, or why not.**


 * 6. Why would people think it is funny for the samurai to be sick?**


 * 7. What did society in Old Japan expect of samurai? Write two rules that explain how samurai were supposed to behave. Support each rule with an example or other evidence from the story.**


 * On the same paper, answer questions #10-13 by labeling the sentences either true or false (If the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence is used correctly, the answer is "true." If the context clues tell you that the word is used incorrectly, then the answer is "false.")**


 * Answer TRUE or FALSE to each statement:**


 * 10. Soldiers marching in formation are an example of a PROCESSION.**


 * 11. A LURCHING rollercoaster car would jerk from side to side.**


 * 12. ELEGANT clothes are ugly and in bad taste.**


 * 13. A person who is DISTINGUISHED is looked down upon by others.**