Chapter 11 Essay
INSTRUCTIONS: The essay questions must will be answered using a word processor and formatted according to class guidelines, printed, and submitted to the teacher before the next reading day.
Question:
You have now read the eleventh chapter of Farmer Boy. Almanzo and Alice have a discussion about whether it is better to be a boy or a girl. What does Almanzo say is good about being a boy? Why does Alice like being a girl? In the time period of the story, certain chores were saved for girls, while others were only for boys. How is it different today? Are girl-chores and boy-chores as distinct today? Why do you think this is? Non-detailed responses will NOT be accepted.
by: Casey Jo Burrus © 2012
Bingham, Illinois
updated: October 27, 2013
Cowden-Herrick Schools