Episode 32: The Missing CarPrepare the questions for class discussion and fill in any missing words. If you can't after two attempts, type a question mark in the frame and hit enter.
1. Where does the family go for dinner? What details did you learn about this restaurant? What pictures were on the wall and why do you think they were chosen?
2. How did Rebecca and then Brendan indicate that they wanted to pay the bill? Under the same circumstances, who would pay in your culture?
3. Anne wasn't sure she would like oysters because they're . Uncle Brendan told her not to worry because they right down.
4. When Anne says the oysters are not for her, Brendan says, "It's an taste." What do you think this means?
5. What does Rebecca give to Brendan? Click here claddagh ring to see the Irish word for it.
6. According to Brendan, what did his mother always say about the ring?
7. He also said it can be worn two ways. If you wear it with the heart pointing you, it means you're for. But if the heart is turned away from you, it means you're . Explain this in your own words.
8. When Reb and Kevin make it clear they want Brendan to have the ring, what does he say to show his appreciation? What does he promise?
9. When Brendan asks Rebecca when she is returning to college in California, what two options does she mention? Describe Kevin's reaction and your own feelings about how and why he reacted in such a way.
10. When Brendan says, "I really don't have the right to stick my nose into your business, but..." what does Kevin do? What do you think Brendan was going to say?
11. When Kevin arrives home, what does he do very impulsivelyWithout considering the dangers or consequences of his actions? Where does he go?
12. How does he signal he wants to see his girlfriend? Would this be considered proper behavior in your culture?
13. What do we learn about their relationship? How does Kevin feel about it?
14. Meanwhile, what does Brendan suggest Rebecca and Kevin do? What do you learn about the extended family?
15. Rebecca responds, "We don't want to . You have your own family and ." She also says it might be what they need, but she can't .
16. Do you think Brendan's solution is a good one? Why or why not?