Week Three Question 1
A duel becomes a major event in this portion of the novel. One of the most famous duels in American history tragically takes the life of Alexander Hamilton. Read...
Week Three Question 2
Creighton makes a tough decision when he helps break his uncle out of jail. Try to put yourself in Creighton’s shoes. Would you have made the same choice? What...
Week Three Question 3
A major character in this novel is Benedict Arnold – who could possibly be one of the most interesting inviduals in American History. In real life he was a...
Week Three Question 4
Enemies of the Patriot’s cause felt the need to destroy the place where The Liberty Tree newspaper was printed. In your response for discussion, please adress the following questions:...
Welcome to Week Two Discussion – The Year of the Hangman
Hello and welcome back for week 2 of The Year of the Hangman Book Discussion. The plot is thickening, and this week you learn more about Ben Franklin’s print...
Week Two – Question #1
The setting for this portion of the novel is the city of New Orleans. Since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina last fall there has been much discussion on the...
Week Two – Question #2
Sophie and Creighton are given a great deal of responsibility in Ben Franklin’s print shop as teenagers. In colonial America many teenagers around the age of 14 or 15...
Week Two – Question #3
The code used by Ben Franklin was possible because it used a book that almost everyone in the colonies was able to access. If you were to write a...
Week Two – Question #4
In this portion of the book you have been introduced to Ben Franklin. Ben Franklin was truly one of the most important men in colonial America. The amount of...
Welcome to Week One Discussion – The Year of the Hangman
During the week of January 22nd through the 26th we will be reading and commenting on the first five chapters of the novel (pages 1 – 65). Below you...
Week One – Question #1
This novel deals with alternate history. Think about other major events in history and what might have happened if they turned out differently. Give an example of one historical...
Week One – Question #2
Creighton had been kicked out of a couple schools for his behavior and was often having to start over at new schools. Think about a time when you had...
Week One – Question #3
When it is clear that he will be captured aboard his ship, Creighton’s uncle quickly tries to burn all the important papers so they don’t fall in the hands...
Week One – Question #4
Creighton often describes America in a negative way – as a wilderness, a land without formal traditions and customs. Why do you think someone from England might think this...
The Year of the Hangman – Discussion Begins THIS Week
Hey all!! I truly have no idea what to expect. Well that’s not entirely true. In addition to the 161 students here at Westpine Middle, we will almost certainly...