The Boys in the Boat Chapter 18
1. Why did Joyce hate her old job at the judge’s house?
2. Explain Joe’s feelings at going to see his siblings and finding them hungry with no food in the house.
3. Describe Pocock’s workshop.
4. Re-read the 1st paragraph on page 127. Interpret what Pocock is trying to tell Joe.
Writing Assignment: Review the last section of the chapter and write a 2 paragraph journal entry from Joe’sperspective about Thula’s death and about his feelings about his family.

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