Fresh: Discussion Questions

 Respond to each of the following questions.  Remember to provide proof and text evidence for your answers.

Why does Dan risk disappointing Lauri and hurting his feelings?

Why doesn’t Dan tell Lauri that he isn’t sure they should remove Fresh from the river?

Why can’t Dan decide whether to let the mussel go or keep it for Lauri?

Fresh: Second Reading

During your second reading, you were asked to note places where Dan was acting nice and places where he was acting a little strange. 

Considering these observations, why do you think Dan leaves Fresh's fate to chance and how do you think he feels about what finally happens?

Fresh

If you were Dan, what would you have done with Fresh?  Why?