Question

(a) Contrast Grandma tells the narrator to put the toad back, but he

ignores her advice. What does this interaction show about differences in
the two characters' attitudes toward nature? (b) Analyze How does this
difference explain Grandma's reaction to the toad's death?
(c) Interpret Why is it important to the boy that Grandma help bury the
toad and keep its death secret?

Answer 1

1. Identify and describe the central figures in the cartoon?
2. What are the various objects floating in the river and how are they related to the Civil War?
3. What is the significance of the states hanging off of the rope?
4. What do you suppose the slave on top of the rope is thinking?
5. How many documents can you identify in this cartoon? What is the significance of each document?
6. What does the character in the lower part of the cartoon have in his bag?
7. Why is there a fire burning in the right side of the cartoon?
8. What is the significance of the snake in the cartoon?
9. What is the book that is being kicked into the river at the bottom portion of the cartoon and why is it important?
10. Identify as many events that can be considered causes of the Civil War
11. How are the North and South depicted in this cartoon?