Based on what Ida said at the beginning of the chapter, I expected some other things to happen in this chapter; when they didn't, I was surprised. Please share any surprises you had in this chapter or share what you think surprised me.
Ida B
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Chapter Thirty
Please explain in detail and in your own words what you think Ida meant when she said that "Apologizing is like spring cleaning."
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Chapter Twenty-nine
At the end of this chapter, Ida thinks that her "heart was heavier and lighter at the same time." What do you think this meant to her? Why did she feel this way?
Chapter Twenty-nine
What do you think of the way that Ida dealt with her situation with Claire? Why do you think nobody said anything to her?
Chapter Twenty-eight
Now that "everything was worse instead of better," what do you think Ida should do?
Chapter Twenty-eight
Why do you think Ida's plan failed? What do you think she should have done differently to try to make things better for herself and Claire?
Chapter Twenty-seven
Try to imagine a dialogue between Ida and Claire when Ida tries to apologize. Now write that dialogue, exactly how you think it might sound, in this format:
Ida: Yada, yada, yada.
Claire: Blah, blah, blah.
Ida: Yada, yada, yada.
Claire: Blah, blah, blah.
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