What does it mean: “I was easy prey.” Give examples.
What course did Velma choose? What was the instructor's opinion about women in this job? Telephone repair. He thought is was a man's job and a man's world.
What happened when Velma was depressed? She ate more and gained weight.
Who became her friends? Two Eskimo girls, Lana and Alene.
What happened when Velma tried to sneak a pint of whiskey into school? The guards caught her.
Why did she feel shame? For letting down friends, guards and counselors and having her peers decide whether she stays at the school or not.
Respond to these in your journal.
What are your predictions for the next chapter? Why?
Have you ever experienced culture shock? Write a short piece about your experiences. Share your story with others in the class.
When Velma goes to the school she experiences a form of culture shock. What is culture shock? How is her life different to the other girls at school?
Have you ever experience peer pressure before? What did you do? What does Velma do?
What are the signs and symptoms of depression? Fill in the chart on Handout 3. Research information about depression on the Internet.