Reading Log Week 10

Book: The Fifth of March by Ann Rinaldi

Thursday 12/29
Pages Read: 174-209
Minutes Read: 30

Unanswered Questions

There was a lot of different events that were left unanswered during the Boston Massacre.

"Then I saw Matthew step forward and thrust his bayonet into Sam Gray's body," (Rinaldi 207-208).
"I never did see what happened to Jane," (Rinaldi 209).

Where did Jane disappear to during the Boston Massacre? Why did Matthew attack first? Was Rachel shocked about Matthew's actions?  Was Rachel mad at Jane for leaving her?

Friday 12/30
Pages Read: 210-245
Minutes Read: 30

Saturday 12/31
Pages Read: 246- 261
Minutes Read: 15

Monday 1/2
Pages Read: 262-321
Minutes Read: 50

Changes Over Time

Rachel is asked to leave the Adams' household and continues her journey as Boston develops.

"Good-Bye, Uncle Eb," (Rinaldi 320).
"I had found my proper place. I was sure of it," (Rinaldi 321).

These two quotes show how Rachel had changed from the beginning of this story. At the beginning of this book, Rachel wasn't sure if she would belong in Boston because she thought she was too different. She also had trouble getting along with Uncle Eb. Now, she knows that she belongs in Boston. She also has permanently taken Uncle Eb out of her life. I predict that in the future Rachel will be one of the upper class ladies that people look up to. Also, she will continue to prosper with her own family, and forget Uncle Eb.