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SallyS Monthly Calendar Challenge
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John
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Feb 29, 2016 07:46PM |
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Many of the novel’s characters focus on the power and privilege that comes from wealth. What does Midaq Alley tell us about the role of wealth in this society?
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Jen
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Feb 29, 2016 03:50AM |
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7. Discuss the theme of fate vs. personal determination that runs through the novel
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Jen
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Feb 29, 2016 03:43AM |
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10. What is the Land of Illusion?
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John
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Feb 27, 2016 02:54PM |
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Eadie's Monthly Calendar
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John
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Feb 27, 2016 01:10PM |
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Judith's Calendar Challenge
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John
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Feb 27, 2016 01:01PM |
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ZombieKitten's Monthly Challenge
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John
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Feb 27, 2016 12:54PM |
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Shuva's Monthly Calender
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John
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Feb 27, 2016 12:44PM |
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Wolf's 2016 points Challenge
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Wolf
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Feb 26, 2016 12:08PM |
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March BOTM Voting Results
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John
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Feb 25, 2016 02:27PM |
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1. Laye's culture provides several rites of passage for its children as they grow up. What are those rites of passage? What similar rites belong to your culture?
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Jen
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Feb 17, 2016 01:10AM |
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7. The supernatural plays a large role in everyday life in Kouroussa. Why?
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Jen
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Feb 15, 2016 12:39PM |
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13. What is the significance of the "war party" in which Haydon gives Guillam a hard time?
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Jen
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Feb 12, 2016 02:49PM |
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18. Why had Karla told the mole to have an affair with Ann? (chapter 38)
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Jen
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Feb 12, 2016 03:11AM |
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Gina A's Points List
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Gina
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Feb 06, 2016 09:28PM |
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Question 23:
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Jen
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Feb 04, 2016 02:32PM |
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22. If you can, compare Le Carré's novel with Ian Flemming's 007 spy novels and Tom Clancy.
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Jen
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Feb 04, 2016 02:28PM |
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12. Characterize Bill Haydon and his relationship with Ann (chapter 18).
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Jen
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Feb 04, 2016 02:11PM |
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11. How did Smiley proceed to narrow the list of suspects?
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Jen
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Feb 04, 2016 02:10PM |
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7. What is Peter Guillam's relationship with Smiley and his role in the novel? Explain the significance of the last sentence of Chapter 11.
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Jen
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Feb 04, 2016 02:00PM |
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5. Why was Lacon reluctant to have an outside investigation?
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Jen
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Feb 04, 2016 01:53PM |
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2. How do you interpret Smiley's feelings that his attachments are a weakness? (chapter 3)
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Jen
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Feb 04, 2016 01:48PM |
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easier books in the 1001 list
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Lynn
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Feb 03, 2016 07:29PM |
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February 2016 BOTM Results
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John
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Feb 01, 2016 11:08PM |
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10. What is the picture of French Guinea that the author presents?
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Jen
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Feb 01, 2016 02:44PM |
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9. What do you think was the purpose of the novel?
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Jen
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Feb 01, 2016 02:38PM |
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8. What is the theme of the novel?
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Jen
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Feb 01, 2016 02:34PM |
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6. Discuss the symbolism of the ocean in Conakry. What does the ocean mean to Laye?
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Jen
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Feb 01, 2016 02:26PM |
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5. Compare and contrast Laye's mother with her own mother in Tindican
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Jen
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Feb 01, 2016 02:24PM |
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3. What role does the black snake play in Laye's father's good fortune?
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Jen
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Feb 01, 2016 11:33AM |
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