ANTICIPATION GUIDE:

The Bumblebee Flies Anyway

Directions: The following survey is to prepare us for our reading of The Bumblebee Flies Anyway by Robert Cormier. Indicate your opinion of the following statements by marking either YES or NO with a checkmark. Pick either YES or NO. There is no middle ground. DO THIS ALL BY YOURSELF! If for some reason, you do not think that you can answer YES or NO, explain why in the space below the statement. After finishing the survey, choose one of the statements and explain why you answered YES or NO in the space at the bottom of the page. Write no fewer than five sentences.

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____ ____ There are times in life when you should lie.

____ ____ It's okay to take advantage of someone if it is for a good cause.

____ ____ Death is scary.

____ ____ Truth is obvious.

____ ____ Living by routines means you have no actual control over your life.

____ ____ I know what the purpose of life is.

____ ____ My life would be greatly improved by having no memories.

____ ____ My life is greatly enriched by the memories that I do have.

____ ____ Bad memories are a positive thing.

____ ____ Certain people, not me, should donate their bodies for medical knowledge.

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