1. Sign of the Chrysanthemum by Katherine Paterson
Day 3
Discuss Chapters 4-5
Pre-reading Chapters 6-7

2. What did Muna find out about Takanobu that shocked him?
Question 1
What did Muna find out about Takanobu that shocked him?
Answer – that he stole from his overseer’s boat (a silver buddha)

3. Question 2 What is the Red Dog ?
Answer- a restaurant/bar where Takanobu meets up with his pals.

4. Question 3
Why did the owner of the Red Dog say, “No credit!” when Takanobu and Muna walked in?
Answer- because Takanobu always puts his purchases on “credit” and never actually pays for anything.

5. Question 4
What kind of job did Muna get and why did Takanobu want him to work there ?
Answer- he got a job at the imperial stables. Takanobu wants him to work there so Muna could listen in on the conversations of the samurai

6. Question 5
What happened at the Red Dog? What happened to Takanobu? What happened to Muna?
Answer- the Red Dog burned down. Takanobu died. Muna was severely injured, inhaled too much smoke, but not dead.

7. Question 6
Who saved Muna?
Answer- Fukuji, the swordsmith

8. Question 7 Why did Muna want the sword maker to like him?
Answer- because Fukuji might have information about his father

9. Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary methodical (6-46) epitaph (6 - 49)
performed with method or order, systematical
epitaph (6 - 49)
brief statement that commemorates a dead person or thing from the past
insurrection (6-49)
act of revolting against the established government
formidable (6-51)
Having qualities that discourage approach or attack, awe inspiring
retainer (7-56)
person attached to and owing service to a household
agape (7-58)
wide open, in a state of wonder
jostle (7-61)
to make one’s way by pushing and shoving
confide (7-62)
to show confidence by imparting secrets

10. Chapter 6-7 Plot Summary First event in chapter 6
Spring, Muna is well again, wants to be useful to Fukuji but keeps making mistakes (rice, sweeping)
Last event in chapter 7
Muna is eating his evening meal with Fukuji and decides not to tell him about Akiko or his past