Chapter+2

Study Questions

1.The title of the chapter "Loudmouth Jew" states the obvious but what else does the title suggest about Phil's father and how non-jews view him?

2.What about Mr. Taylor makes him a suspicious character, even though he is a good person?

3.In the instance where the Roth's were evicted from the hotel, is that a instance of racism or just coincidence? Explain by using examples from the text. Here is a a simple reenactment of the [|event] the manger (2.51-3.32). 4.Do you think that Mr. Taylor is a Lindbergh supporter?

5.What was Phillip's nightmare about and what is its implied significance? Here is a reenactment of the [|dream] (1.25-1.57).

6.What were the opinions of Mr. Roth harbored by the man at the Lincoln Memorial, the manager of the hotel, and Mr.Taylor?

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