Tangerine STUDENT'S COPY Tangerine Prologue VOCABULARY hysterically ~ in a very upset manner predator - one who destroys or devours receding - growing smaller snarling - growling swiveled - turned 1, Paul's mother worries that she has not left her former home in good enough condition for the new owners. What does this suggest about her? 2. List the members of the Fisher family. 3. Where are the Fishers coming from? Where are they moving? 4. Summarize the memory Paul has about the black metal mailbox. 5. List one example each of a simile, a metaphor, and personification. T STUDY GUIDETangerine STUDENT'S COPY Part One y, August 18 VOCABULARY aligned lined up billowing — puffing, blowing convoy ~a line of cars destination a place of arrival exposure ~ attention horizontally ~ in a sideways line hurtling - moving quickly industrial — characterized by factories vertically — lined up from top to bottom wrought iron ~a commercial form of iron used design 1. Paul describes the move from Texas to Florida as a military operation. What does he mean by this description? 2. Paul notices several farms as he and his mother travel on Route 27 in Florida. Why does Paul’s mother tell him that tangerines are probably not grown there anymore? 3. As Paul and his mother exit Route 27, they notice thick, black smoke. What is causing iv 4. Describe Paul's new house. 2 ‘STUDY GUIDETangerine STUDENTS COPY 5, Paul’ father remarks that he is glad his boss will let him set his own hours at work Why does this please him? 6. Paul refers to the Erik Fisher Football Dream. Describe what he means by this. 7. Paul says he feels a surge of anger when he finds Erik’s trophies in his room. Why do you think Paul feels this way? 3 STUDY GUDE“angering STUDENT'S COPY Saturday, August 19 VOCABULARY groped - searched blindly illuminated ~ lit up lignite - brownish-black coal muck fire ~ a fire that burns underground, fueled by lignite resumed - started again smolder ~ to burn without flame relentlessly - without stopping vow ~ to promise 1. Paul awakens during a thunderstorm, but goes back to sleep. When he awakens again, he smells smoke. What does he do? 2. How long does it take the fire engine to arrive? 3. What does Wayne tell Paul and Mrs. Fisher about the smoke? 4. What causes the muck fire to never go out? 5. What is Mrs. Fisher’ reaction to this news? 4 ‘STUDY GUIDETangerine STUDENT'S COPY Saturday, August 19, later ‘VOCABULARY accuracy ~ in a manner free from error exploits ~ deeds or acts oi ~ a Japanese carp found in decorative ponds placekicker - the player on a football team who kicks field goals, extra points, and kickoffs retention ~ the act of holding in place sod = grass that is laid down, not grown from seed. 1. Im this section of the novel, Paul's mother makes him reset the time on countless appliances in the house after a brief power outage. Earlier, she wanted to force the fireman to put out the muck fire. Before that, she became irritated that boxes labeled “dining room” had been placed in the kitchen, What do these events suggest about Mrs. Fisher's personality? 2. During his bike ride, Paul notices that there are only four styles of house in Lake Windsor Downs: the Lancaster, the York, the Stuart, and the Tudor. He sees workers slapping squares of sod onto a sandy lot. He sees a fancy-looking guardhouse that is empty except for “a dirty ashtray and a wastebasket full of soda cans.” Based on these observations, what do you think is Paul’s opinion of his new neighborhood? 3. Whois Mr. Costello, and what is he doing at the Fisher's house? 4. What do Mr, Costello and Mike tell the Fishers about Lake Windsor High football? 5 ‘STUDY GUETangerine STUDENT'S COPY 5. As the backup quarterback, what position will Mike spend the most time playing? 6. How does Erik react when Mike suggests that sometimes they will fake the kick, and Mike will run or pass the ball instead? 7. How does Paul describe Mike? 6 ‘STUDY GUIDETangerine STUDENT'S COPY Monday, August 21 VOCABULARY adjoining — connected anticipated — expected cathedrals — large churches with high ceilings constitutes ~ makes up devoted - given to 1. What three changes does Paul say he is thinking about while trying to fall asleep? What is it about himself is he wondering? 2. How does Paul respond when his father refers to Wayne as “some jerk kid...who doesn't know what he’s doing”? 3. Why do you think Paul’s father is so angry with Wayne? 4. While unpacking, Paul's mother refers to some of her belongings as being “just not Florida.” What does Paul suspect about his mother at this moment? 5. Paul and his mother take a trip to the middle school. Describe what they see as they approach Seagull Way. 7 ‘STUDY GUIDE‘Tangetne STUDENT'S COPY 6. What does Mrs. Gates tell Paul and his mother about the portable classrooms? 7. After a brief introduction, Mrs. Gates asks Mrs. Fisher why they are at the school. What does Mrs, Fisher tell her? 8. Whyis Paul angry with his mother for telling Mrs. Gates about his eyesight? 9. Summarize what Mrs. Gates says about the lack of an auditorium and a gym. 10. Mrs. Fisher is not impressed by the portables. What issue does she bring up to Mrs. Gates regarding the portables? 11. What question does Paul ask Mrs. Gates at the end of the tour, and how does she respond? 12. Why does Paul step out of Mrs. Gates’ office? 8 ‘STUDY GUDETangerine STUDENT'S COPY 13. As they are leaving, what startles Paul and Mrs. Fisher? 14. What does Paul mean when he says that he bets he and his mother are thinking the same thing? 9 ‘STUDY GUDETangerine STUDENT'S COPY Wednesday, August 23 VOCABULARY calisthenics — light exercises osprey ~a large hawk that eats fish sympathetically ~ in a caring manner 1. When Mr, Fisher tells Coach Warner the story about his experience at Ohio State, why does Paul refer to it as a tragedy he does not understand? 2. Explain how Erik came to be a placekicker. Paul remarks that Mr. Fisher did not seem interested in Erik’s athletic pursuits until he “started getting good.” What does this imply about Mr. Fisher? 4. Summarize what Paul says about why people in the past might have been happy with ‘Tangerine’ rainy weather. 5. Paul meets a few middle school soccer players, including Joey Costello, What does Paul discover about these players? How do you predict this discovery might help or hinder Paul? 10 STUDY GUIDETangerine STUDENT'S COPY Monday, August 28 VOCABUALRY abandoned - empty enthusiasm — excitement genuinely — in a real, down-to-earth manner impaired - damaged scowling ~ having an angry facial expression slouching - stooping or bending; not standing up straight suffocate ~ to be prevented from breathing torque - force or power 1. Summarize Paul's memory of his first day of kindergarten, 2. Paul says that he is “living proof that you shouldn't look at an eclipse or you'll go blind.” What other myths does Paul reference during this section of the novel? 3. Joey feels bad for his brother, Mike, saying that Mike is “getting a bad break.” Explain Mike’ predicament. 4. Paul describes Mrs. Hoffman as being “at the other end of the teacher food chain as Ms. Alvarez.” What is the difference between Ms. Alvarez and Mrs. Hoffman? 1 STUDY GUDETangerine STUDENT'S COPY A 5. Why is Paul sent to Mr. Murrow’ office? 6. Explain Paul's vague answer when Kerri asks about the accident that damaged Paul's vision. 12 STUDY GUDE