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CHAPTER #1-3

SETTING

The setting of a story is simply the time and place in which its events happen. An author

uses the settings of his story to tell something about his characters and their feelings. The

author will have to use good descriptive words if the reader is to get a clear picture of the

settings.

Your task is to go through Chapters 1-3 and list ten descriptive words the author has used

in describing the settings. Then in a short paragraph explain why or how each of the

descriptive words helps create the setting. Remember setting includes time, place, mood,

and tone. You may write your list and paragraph on this sheet.

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Chapter 7

Feelings

Feelings have different degrees or strengths. What are your feelings about the Harriet situation described in the chapter? In what ways is the author shaping your feelings?

Describe a situation which created strong feelings in you and tell how you handled those feelings? Example: Someone falsely accused you of something!

Mood

What is the mood of this chapter? (more than one answer possible)

___ thrilling and illuminating

___ humorous and lighthearted

___ bleak and depressing

___ tender and teasing

___ violent and vengeful

___ gloomy and tense

For each of the moods you selected, list a detail from the chapter that helps create that mood.

**Do not do. [Selecting one of the moods listed above, create a school situation and list at least four details to include in a scene that will help communicate the mood you have chosen.]

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CHAPTER 9-10

The moral of the story is...

In The Chrysalids, David learns many - mostly painful - lessons. These morals (principles

or lessons taught by a story or experience) prepare David to become a responsible adult.

Directions

From the chapters we have read, create a list of learning experiences in The Chrysalids and

create a moral that expresses what David gains from the learning experience. List at least

5 events and in a few sentences for each discuss the learning and the moral.

Examples:

Both he and Rosalind rush towards Petra after they "hear" her "cry" for help. What is the

learning experience? What is the moral?

David listens first to Old Jacob and then to Uncle Axel. What is the learning experience?

What is the moral?

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Chapter 11

Character Connections

The Chrysalids has a large cast of

characters and they relate to David's life

in a number of ways. To distinguish all

these characters and understand their

relationship to David, a simple visual

diagram can be helpful.

Directions

In each circle below, write the names of

at least three characters that fit the label.

Pick the names from the character box;

some names will be used more than

once. Then answer the questions that

follow.

CHARACTER BOX

David Strorm

Joseph Strorm

Emily Strorm

Petra Strorm

Aunt Harriet

Mary Strorm

Uncle Axel

Elias Strorm

Spider Man

Petra

Michael

Rosalind

Anne

Rachel

Katherine

Sally

Mark

Sophie Wender

Old Jacob

Alan Ervin

Sealand Lady

Jerome Skinner

The Inspector

QUESTIONS:

1. Give an example of a character who serves as both foe and friend to David. Give

examples to show the character's hostile and friendly actions.

2. Which characters seem to influence David the most? Why do you that might be so?

3. Which character seems to influence David the least? Why do you think this might be so?

4. Which character seems most admirable to you? Why?

5. Which character seems least admirable to you? Why?

6. Which two groups seem to overlap the most? Why?

7. Which group do you think influences David the most? Why do you think this is so?

8. Which group do you think influences David the least? Why do you think this is so?

9. Which group seems most admirable to you? Why?

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CHAPTER 12

In this

chapter the Group has to deal with possible betrayal and blackmail. It is becoming clear that the Group will be in conflict with the Waknuk society soon.

Growing up means meeting a number of challenges and the Group, with the exception perhaps of Michael, has some very fast growing up to do as conflict has become unavoidable.

Conflict, or a clash of opposing forces, is a vital part of most novels. Five types of conflict are defined below.

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The character faces a problem with one or more other characters in the story.

character vs. self The character faces a physical or emotional problem or struggle

character vs. society The character faces a problem with a part, or in this case, the whole of society (government, school, traditions, rules, laws)

character vs. nature The character faces a problem with some force of nature (cold, storm, radiation)

character vs. fate/ supernatural

The character faces a problem with a force such as fate, God, or luck (good or bad)

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Directions

List one conflict that arises in each of the following situations. Some of them may have more than one type of conflict, but you need list only one.After you list the conflict, explain who or what is involved. See the example below.

Example

David discovers that Sophie Wender has six toes on each foot.

a. Conflict: Character vs. Self

b. David believes that having six toes is such a little thing, but he is very much aware of the teachings he has received, "Beware thou of the Mutant!"

1. David jokingly wishes he had a third hand and his father and mother overhear him.

2. Uncle Axel tells David to keep quiet about his picture-talking with Rosalind.

3. Sophie Wender has six toes on each foot.

4. Aunt Harriet kills herself and her baby.

5. Anne announces that she going to get married.

6. Members of the Group meet Jerome Skinner.

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CHAPTER 13

A World of Differences

The Chrysalids is told from David's viewpoint. But the various conversations he has with

other characters in the story give the reader different views on the same subject.

The inclusion of these different views serves two important purposes. First, it allows the

reader to get a clearer picture of the other characters and perspectives. Second, the views

serve as a force of change. Being exposed to other thoughts help David mature from a

naive small boy into a mature young man.

Directions

Determine what the characters listed feel about each of the following topics. You may use

quotes, passages, or inferences (logical conclusions) in your responses.

1. The religion of Waknuk

a. David

b. Uncle Axel

c. Joseph Strorm

d. Old Jacob

e. The Inspector

2. The Group

a. David

b. Michael

c. Anne

d. Joseph Strorm

e. Alan Ervin

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a. David

b. Michael

c. Rachel

d. Uncle Axel

4. The Fringes

a. David

b. Sophie

c. Spider Man

d. Uncle Axel

e. Joseph Strorm

5. The people of Waknuk

a. Uncle Axel

b. Old Jacob

c. the Sealand lady

6. The destruction of the Waknuk posse

a. David

b. Rosalind

c. the Sealand lady

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CHAPTER 14

Figures in the Round

By showing more than one side of a character's personalities, the author makes them seem well rounded or realistic.These realistic portraits are not only a challenge to the author but to the reader. As in dealing with real people, the reader must decide how to merge into one personality many different - even contradictory - traits.

Directions

Some statements about the personality of the characters in The Chrysalids follow. Give evidence from the book to first support the statement (pro). Then contradict the statement (con). Finally, based on that evidence, draw your own conclusions that explain the character's nature. An example has been done for you.

Example:

The Inspector upholds the law on deviations.a. Pro: He agrees that Sophie is a mutantb. Con: He approves of Angus big horsesc. Your conclusion: He upholds the law only as far as he has to, but is willing to bend when it is convenient.

1. David's mother strictly follows the rules of Waknuk's religion. 2. Rosalind is compassionate. 3. The Sealand woman has high morals. 4. David is cautious. 5. Sophie is caring and unselfish.

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CHAPTER 15

Links in the Chain

One way of tying a story together is through the use of motifs. Motifs are incidents, Images, or ideas which appear again and again in a novel. Like links in a chain, they serve to unite a story.

Directions

Some motifs in The Chrysalids are listed below. List one example of each of these motifs from the book. Then answer the questions that follow.

Motif

1. Death 2. Lack of personal freedom 3. Cruelty 4. Punishment 5. Humiliation 6. Weather conditions 7. Kindness and compassion 8. Jealousy 9. Superstition

Questions

1. Mention one way in which motif 3 is linked to motif 5 in the book? 2. Mention one way in which motif 2 is linked to motif 4 in the book? 3. Mention one way in which motif 6 is linked to motif 9 in the book? 4. Mention one way in which motif 4 is linked to motif 7 in the book? 5. Mention one way in which motif 1 is linked to motif 2 in the book? 6. Mention one way in which motif 1 is linked to motif 7 in the book? 7. Mention one way in which motif 3 is linked to motif 9 in the book?

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CHAPTER 15- 17

Character Reference

The author uses a process called characterization to create memorable details about

personalities in the novel.

This can be done as follows:

what the author states directly about the character

what the character says and does

what others say or think about the character

how authors act toward the character

Since the story in The Chrysalids is told by David - not the author or an all-knowing

narrator - you must rely on the on the last three methods to gain information about

characters.

Directions

Each of the following charts lists some traits possessed by a character in the book. Find

several specific pieces of evidence for each trait (from anywhere in the book as you read

the text) to prove the character does have that characteristic.

Then decide which characterization method (or methods) in each piece of evidence is used

to reveal that trait. Check the appropriate column.

A. what the character says or thinks

B. what the character does

C. what others say or think about the character

D. how others act toward the character

Below you will find an example of a chart for David. In pairs, make a similar chart for each of the following characters in the book:

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Joseph Strorm - Emily Strorm - Aunt Harriet - Uncle Axel - Spider Man - Rosalind Morton - Anne - Sophie Wender - The Sealand Lady - The Inspector:

1. David     Trait  Evidence  How trait is revealed

 curious Questions the validity of The Definition of Man.  a- says or thinks

 persistent 

 

 sensitive 

 

 brave 

 

2. Joseph Strorma. narrow-mindedb. authoritarianc. hardworking

3. Emily Strorma. narrow-mindedb. compassionatec. pathetic

4. Aunt Harrieta. compassionateb. understandingc. pathetic

5. Uncle Axela. open-mindedb. compassionatec. honest

6. Spider Mana. proudb. narrow-mindedc. pathetic

7. Rosalinda. proudb. lovingc. sensible

8. Sophie Wendera. proudb. lovingc. pathetic

9. The Sealand Ladya. proudb. understandingc. sensible

10. The Inspectora. understandingb. shrewdc. obedient

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 Trait  Evidence  How trait is revealed 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 Trait  Evidence  How trait is revealed 

  

 

  

 

  

 

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CHAPTER 16

Matching Causes and Effects

Match each effect (action or decision) with its cause (the reason that something occurs). Each answer may be used only once.

 Effect  Cause

1. Jerome Skinner becomes suspicious

of the Group.

a. Petra's powers of picture-making are

enormous.

 2. The crops show more deviations

than usual.

b. The Sealand people have to detour

around the Badlands.

 3. Uncle Axel puts an arrow on his

bow.

c. Beware thou of the Mutant!

 4. The Sealand people come to rescue

members of the Group.

d. At the end of the story Rachel is all alone

in Waknuk.

 5. Aunt Harriet kills her baby and

herself.

e. David and Rosalind come to the aid of

Petra as she is attacked by a wild cat.

 6. Michael does not go to Sealand f. In the past there has been a massive

nuclear war.

7. The Spider Man becomes the leader

of Fringe people.

g. South-Western winds bring radiation to

Waknuk.

8. David and Rosalind hide in a cave

in the Fringes.

h. Allen Erwin finds out the secret of the

Group.

9. The Sealand people have to detour

around the Badlands.

i. Sophie loves David.

10. Not every member of the Group

can be rescued.

j. Joseph Strorm had a brother who

developed a deviation.

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CHAPTER 17

Pyramid of Action

The plot of The Chrysalids is made up of a number of episodes or separate incidents. These incidents are connected in some way so that the plot is tied together.

The Chrysalids breaks down into a traditional five-part plot structure. These parts are as follows:

exposition - an introduction to the main characters, settings, and situations of the plot

rising action - the events and complications that lead to an important and dramatic point in the plot

climax - the point of greatest interest and emotional involvement in the plot falling action - the events that develop from the climax and lead to the conclusion resolution or denouement - the final outcome which ties up any loose ends left in

the story

This structure can be depicted as a lopsided pyramid, with two base lines.

  

Directions

Below is a list of major episodes in The Chrysalids. Copy these episodes on a chart in your notebook (similar to the chart found on the next page) in the order in which they occur.

After you finish putting the events in proper order, turn the diagram sideways and draw the pyramid diagram (right over your answers in a different colour ink) to reflect where the five elements of the plot occur. Then label the parts of the pyramid.

Note: Your pyramid may look lopsided (one side longer than the other).

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Major Episodes:

Petra, through her awesome telepathic powers, gets in touch with a distant civilization in New Zealand (Sealand).

David meets Sophie Wender and discovers that she is a physical deviant with six toes on each foot.

David sees his aunt driven to suicide because she has given birth to a deviant baby.

David, Rosalind, and Petra flee to the Fringes, where they are pursued by the people of Waknuk, including David's own father.

The birth of David's little sister, Petra, causes innumerable problems.

Under torture Katherine and then Sally admit that David, Rosalind, and Petra also have the ability of mind reading.

In the Fringes, David, Rosalind, and Petra are captured by the deviate inhabitants.

David, Petra, and Rosalind escape per helicopter to New Zealand.

David is concerned for his own personal safety when he realizes that he and his group of E.S.P. friends are also deviants

As a child, David has learned the strict morality of his society: "Watch Thou for the Mutant," "The Norm is the Will of God," and "The Devil is the Father of Deviation."

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 Trait  Evidence  How trait is revealed 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 Trait  Evidence  How trait is revealed