What do you think would happen if Jack actually had shot Miss.Volker?
What would be your reaction to thinking that you might have shot the gun at Miss volker, and why is that your reaction?
Pretend you are Jack Gantos and you just shot the rifle, begging your Mother to not tell your Dad what happened. Explain how you feel and what your Mother will do.
Why do you think Jack likes playing with war guns and watching war movies?
Describe what happened to Jack after he shot the gun?
Would you have woke up early to go help your neighbor even though it's the summer meaning no school, or would you have slept in and not have listened to your mother? Explain.
What was Jack's reaction when his mother told him she had to wake up that early in the morning to go help Miss.Volker?
When Jack thought he shot himself did you give any thought that it might be his bloody nose "problem"?
Why do you think that Jack was playing with his father's item?
Tell me in your own words what happened to Jack when he shot the rifle. Explain how you think he felt?
Where was Jack Gantoses dad and what was Jack doing with his dad's supplies?
