Farewell to Manzanar, Chapter 5 - Almost a FamilyFollow these directions: First read the chapter questions. Next, read the entire chapter straight through and highlight important information. Then skim the chapter and answer the following questions.
1. What factors in the camp brought about the disintegration of the family?
2. What are two symbols of the family's previous closeness and togetherness? Explain their importance to the narrator.
3. What were mama's skills and why were they needed in camp?
4. In the absence of her mother's attention, to whom did Jeanne turn? Why were they there? What did Jeanne like about her association with them?
5. Describe Papa's appearance when he returned from Fort Lincoln. How was he the same? How was he different? What special "honor" awaited him?
6. "He was not the same man. Something terrible had happened to him in North Dakota." What do you think had happened to him?
7. Predict: Do you think Papa will ever be the same man again? Will they ever be the same family again? Explain your answer.