Author: mpohl
Company: Fowler Public School

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American Literature						
Pohl

My Brother Sam is Dead During Reading Activities

Answer the following in complete sentences.  

1.	Why has Sam left college? 

2.	What's the big dispute, or issue, between Sam and his father? 

2A. How can you connect this dispute and Tim’s inability to choose sides with your own experiences? 

3.	What is Sam’s secret plan that he shares with Tim?

3A. Draw a picture of the scene where Sam tells Tim his plan.  Make sure to illustrate each of the Meekers’ feelings.

4.	Why does Sam need to take Brown Bess?

5.	Tim wakes up in the middle of the night to some yelling.  Sketch the scene that is happening downstairs.  Be sure to label each character and provide dialogue if appropriate.  

6.	What are two things Tim admires about his brother? Give two examples of what he  dislikes.