Continue and finish reading Chapter 4: Past is Prologue. Prepare for a reading quiz on Wed. (period 6) and Thur. for Period 1. Period one response: How do the events in chapter 4 explain Mr. Washington's responses in each of the following cases: (1) His lack of reaction when Mr. John Hays, the headmaster says " You (meaning Mr. Washington) are truly a credit to your race. (pg. 8)
(2) His lack of empathy when his black male colleagues suggest that each Chelsea student take a class in Black History; (pg. 9)
(3) His resistance to mentor young black males at Chelsea; (pg 12)
(4) His preference of the word "Negro";
(5) His unease at meeting Rashid (pg. 13)
(6) HIs surprise at Rashid's request for extra-credit. (pg 13)
(7) His desire (Mr. Washington's) desire to be invisible. (pg 8)
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