Monday, July 31, 2006
Homework Questions for "The Chaser"
HOMEWORK: DUE THE DAY AFTER WE COMPLETE THE STORY.
THE CHASER BY JOHN COLLIER
A. Use each of these words in a sentence.
1. chaser
2. imperceptible
3. potion
4. sole
5. detachment
B. Write true or false for each statement
1. The old man sells a potion specifically by designed as a glove cleaner.
2. He says the effects of his potion are permanent.
3. He also says that he sells a potion that will make a person change altogether.
4. The flavor of his potion is imperceptible in orange juice.
5. The old man suggests that one has to save up in order to purchase his love potion.
C. Briefly answer the following questions.
1. Name the two characters.
2. Are any clues given as to their ages? Explain.
3. What is ominous about the old man’s first example of a mixture with extraordinary effects?
4. What do you think the old man means when he says, “Lives need cleaning sometimes”?
5. What does the old man tell Alan about the love potion’s effects?
6. What is the theme of the story? Does the title reflect the theme? Explain.
7. How would you describe the author’s tone?
8. In retrospect, how does the description of the old man’s apartment reflect his outlook on life?
9. Why will the potion a person purchases later by more “expensive”?
10. Explain the dramatic irony in the title.
THE CHASER BY JOHN COLLIER
A. Use each of these words in a sentence.
1. chaser
2. imperceptible
3. potion
4. sole
5. detachment
B. Write true or false for each statement
1. The old man sells a potion specifically by designed as a glove cleaner.
2. He says the effects of his potion are permanent.
3. He also says that he sells a potion that will make a person change altogether.
4. The flavor of his potion is imperceptible in orange juice.
5. The old man suggests that one has to save up in order to purchase his love potion.
C. Briefly answer the following questions.
1. Name the two characters.
2. Are any clues given as to their ages? Explain.
3. What is ominous about the old man’s first example of a mixture with extraordinary effects?
4. What do you think the old man means when he says, “Lives need cleaning sometimes”?
5. What does the old man tell Alan about the love potion’s effects?
6. What is the theme of the story? Does the title reflect the theme? Explain.
7. How would you describe the author’s tone?
8. In retrospect, how does the description of the old man’s apartment reflect his outlook on life?
9. Why will the potion a person purchases later by more “expensive”?
10. Explain the dramatic irony in the title.
# posted by Sister Pat / English @ 5:46 AM 
