2. Reading between the Lines

Practice reading between the lines. Circle the letter of the answer that best completes each of the following statements:

1. We can assume that Laurie was sad when she came to Ruri’s house to say good-bye because

1. she wasn’t wearing her party dress.

2. her face drooped like a wilted tulip.

3. she brought Ruri a present.

1. From her behavior, we can conclude that Ruri’s mother

1. survived the camp.

2. felt she would never see her husband again.

3. could not cope with the situation.

1. We can assume that Mrs. Simpson

1. was a good friend to Ruri’s family.

2. was in charge of the evacuation of the Japanese.

3. was not helpful to the family.

3. Analyzing the Story

Look back at the Literary Term on page 30. Make a chart like the one below and find the details that describe the setting of the camp. Fill in those details in the left column. Then think about what those details tell you about the setting and list your conclusions in the column to the right.

Setting Details	What the Details Tell You About te Setting
There are armed guards and barbed wire at the gate.	The camp is like a prison.

Now think about the way the setting changes from the beginning to the end of the story. What kinds of changes can you find? What do the changes tell you?

4. Writing

Choose one of the following writing assignments:

1. Write a summary of the part of the story that takes place in the camp in two to three paragraphs. Make sure to include the most important points. Use some of the information from the chart above if you need help.

2. Pretend you are Laurie. Write a letter to your friend Ruri a week after the evacuation.

3. Do you think Ruri will ever see Laurie again? If so, describe their meeting with one another. Ruri’s mother has the ability to make the best of a bad situation. Do you have any family member or friend who is like her? Describe that person and give examples of his or her strength of character.

Module 2 The Unexpected

HAVEN’T YOU often been surprised by events you couldn’t have predicted? Haven’t you sometimes been amazed by unexpected revelations about people whom you thought you knew well? The unexpected is а frequent theme in literature. А sudden turn of events makes up the plot of many short stories, but there are usually clues that suggest the outcome. As you read the following stories, look for these clues. How has each author prepared you for the final, unexpected twist?

Part 4.

A Secret for Two by Quentin Reynolds

A. Pre-Reading the Author