Chapter+5-8+Discussions

Chose one of the following chapter questions to discuss then click on "Discussion" tab above to view, respond to, and post discussions:

 * A simile is a comparison between two things using "like" or "as." For example, life is like a box of chocolates. Find a simile in __The Old, Old Tree__ (chapter five) and explain what it means in your own words. ||
 * Explain why this statement taken from __I Meet One of My Own Kind__ (chapter six) is **ironic**: "A boy your age should be doing something worthwhile" (Page 38). ||
 * Chapter seven is entitled __The King's Provider__. What does that mean? What does it refer to? ||
 * Why is Frightful so important to Sam? ||