A.A.C.T.+-+Ross+Friedrich

1. Homer Hickam, Jr. has stated, “There’s a plan. If you are willing to fight hard enough, you can make it detour for a while, but you’re still going to end up where God wants you to be.” Based on this statement, explain whether or not you think Hickam believes in destiny. Cite examples from the book to support your opinion. (Write a 6-10 sentence paragraph to discuss your answer to this question.)

2. Explain the impact on Sonny of Miss Riley’s statement, “All I’ve done is give you a book. You have to have the courage to learn what’s inside it.” Include an analysis of her motivational methods and how they inspired Sonny to achieve his goals. (Write a 6-10 sentence paragraph to discuss your answer to this question S She is saying in an indirect way you have everything you need all you have to do is apply yourself. It inspired sonny because He didnt get the athletic gene but he had the smarts to get him somewhere in life. All he has to do is like what miss riley said and use what he has. Miss riley motivates him by chalenging them. she puts a task at hand and makes them work to get to the goal. She also makes them actually work, and she doesnt just give the awnsers away. She makes them really strive and work for what they want.

3.  Identify and explain “detours” in Sonny’s pursuit of his dream and how he circumvents them. Include what Sonny’s actions say about his character. (Write a 6-10 sentence paragraph to discuss your answer to this question.)

Sonnny always had problems it the football team so he ignors them. he had problems with THe different rocket fuels and he asks for help from other people. he also needs help with the casing to help it not burn up he asks the hardware store man. This just show that sonny is a smart kid and will work in tough times and succeed. It also shows he is headstrong and wont be shaken up when things go wrong.

4.  Tell about “updates on alumni” that would be reported in a newspaper article about the 25th class reunion of the Big Creek High School. What ever happened to those rocket boys, their families, and friends? (Write a 6-10 sentence paragraph to discuss your answer to this question.)