The document contains 10 questions about a short story called "Scent of Apples" that took place during an unspecified time of year in the Philippines. The questions probe details about the main characters Celestino and Bienvenido, Celestino's views on Filipino women from 20 years ago, and his description of Bienvenido. The final two questions ask about experiences speaking before a group.
The document contains 10 questions about a short story called "Scent of Apples" that took place during an unspecified time of year in the Philippines. The questions probe details about the main characters Celestino and Bienvenido, Celestino's views on Filipino women from 20 years ago, and his description of Bienvenido. The final two questions ask about experiences speaking before a group.
The document contains 10 questions about a short story called "Scent of Apples" that took place during an unspecified time of year in the Philippines. The questions probe details about the main characters Celestino and Bienvenido, Celestino's views on Filipino women from 20 years ago, and his description of Bienvenido. The final two questions ask about experiences speaking before a group.
The document contains 10 questions about a short story called "Scent of Apples" that took place during an unspecified time of year in the Philippines. The questions probe details about the main characters Celestino and Bienvenido, Celestino's views on Filipino women from 20 years ago, and his description of Bienvenido. The final two questions ask about experiences speaking before a group.
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1/ 2
Questions:
1. What time of the year did the story happen? What
indicators support your claim? 2. Why did Celestino want to hear Bienvenido’s talk? 3. Describe Filipino women twenty years ago as perceived by Celestino. 4. Based on his description, do you think there is a difference or similarity between those women and the women at present? Explain your answer. 5. Why did Celestino call Bienvenido a “first class Filipino?” Questions: 6. Did Celestino want to return to the Philippines? Why or why not? 7. How do you think did Bienvenido feel after his short visit to the household of Celestino? 8. Why was the story entitled “Scent of Apples?” 9. If you were the author, what surprise would you have included in the ending of the story? Why? 10. Have you been a speaker in a gathering? If yes, share that experience with the class?
