Lawki SG Chaps 18-21

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Life As We Knew It Study Guide- Chapters 18-21 (Winter)
Chapter 18:
1. What odd occurrence happens on Christmas Eve?
2. At the end of the caroling, Mom begins to cry and she wasnt alone. Why do you
think that is?
3. Explain the Christmas Mirandas family had. Why did Miranda feel that it was the
best Christmas ever?
4. What is Jonnys reaction to Mirandas gift to him?
5. What do Matt and Jonny get their Mom? Why is it so special to her?
6. Explain how Miranda is maturing.
7. How is Mom making sure her children keep their minds sharp?
8. Although this experience has been terrible at times for Miranda and her family,
what has she learned from it? (page 257)
9. What did Matt make for his New Years Resolution? Why does he want to do this?
10.
Who is Mr. Mortensen and why does he show up at the house?
11.
At the end of Chapter 18 Miranda is beginning to panic. What is she worried
about?
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Chapter 19:
1. What has happened to Mom, Jonny and Matt at the beginning of Chapter 19? How
and why is this happening?
2. Miranda has to step up in Chapter 19 to save her family. What does she do?
3. When Miranda gets to the hospital, she asks for Peter. What do the nurses tell her?
Why is the way they answer so disturbing?
4. What epidemic is killing people now? Why is this so ironic?
5. What do the nurses tell Miranda to do for her family?
6. Why does Miranda not want to be the last one to die?
7. Miranda falls asleep loading wood in the stove, what wakes her up and what is
happening?
8. Miranda is being very brave throughout this Chapter, but she has a moment of
weakness and her old self shines through. What does she wish was happening?
9. In Moms delirium, she wakes up and a little bit of her old self shines through as
well. What does she say to Miranda that makes her laugh?
10.
Why wont Miranda tell her mother that Peter had died?
11.
What did Mom mean when she said, I wish we didnt need so damn many
heroes (Pfeffer 312)?
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Chapter 20:
1. On February 22nd something really amazing happens. What is it? How long does it
last?
2. The event from number one sparks an idea to use the radio to check for any news.
When the family turns on the radio what do they hear?
3. Electricity was such a luxury for the family before, but now what is their main
concern?
4. On March 4th Miranda observes her family and realizes something has become a
real possibility for her brothers and mother. What is it?
5. What does Mom ask Miranda to do on March 6th? Would you be angry if your
parents asked this of you?
6. Why is Miranda commenting on the empty pages she has left in her diary? What do
they symbolize?
7. How many days worth of food do they have left on March 12th?
8. What does Miranda dream about? Why?
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Chapter 21:
1. On March 19th, what does Miranda mean when she knew what she had to do?
She tells her family she wants to go check for mail from Dad, but what has she
really chosen to do?
2. Why does she keep up her lie even when Matt questions her about going to town?
Does he know why shes going? Explain.
3. Why is her brother, her hero, letting her do this?
4. How did the location of their house save Mirandas family?
5. What morbid thing does Miranda do to the bodies of the dead animals on the
streets?
6. What yellow thing does Miranda see while shes lying on the ground in town?
7. Who does Miranda encounter in City Hall? What do they tell her theyve been doing
for 4 weeks?
8. What does Miranda mean when she says, This may be a fools paradise, but its
paradise nonetheless (Pfeffer 335)?
9. Why has Miranda decided to keep her journal?
10.
What are some things Miranda has learned from this experience?
11.
Do you think that Sammi, Dad, Lisa and the baby are still alive? Explain.
12.
What are some themes of this novel (MORE THAN ONE!)?
13.
What does the title of the novel mean, in relation to the story?
14.
Did you enjoy the novel? Why or why not? Give examples.
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4. What is Jonnys reaction to Mirandas gift to him?

6. Explain how Miranda is maturing.

Who is Mr. Mortensen and why does he show up at the house?

Name: _______________________________________ Period: _ Date:

4. What epidemic is killing people now? Why is this so ironic?

5. What do the nurses tell Miranda to do for her family?

6. Why does Miranda not want to be the last one to die?

Name: _______________________________________ Period: _ Date:

8. What does Miranda dream about? Why?

Name: _______________________________________ Period: _ Date:

3. Why is her brother, her hero, letting her do this?

4. How did the location of their house save Mirandas family?

9. Why has Miranda decided to keep her journal?

What are some themes of this novel (MORE THAN ONE!)?

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