Book Review
The Chocolate War is written for ages 12 and up.
Then, What was Jerry’s response when Brother Leon asked him if he would sell the chocolates?
Caroni struggles to make sense of the conversation until Brother Leon brings up Jerry, and mentions what a troubled kid Jerry must be to refuse selling the chocolates. Caroni tells Brother Leon that Jerry’s refusal is because of The Vigils—he is to refuse the chocolates for ten days, and then accept them.
simply so, What is Jerry’s assignment in the chocolate war?
Jerry gets called to carry out an assignment and he is to refuse selling chocolates at the annual school chocolate sale. Archie gives him this assignment despite the fact that Archie told Brother Leon, the teacher in charge of the sale, that he and The Vigils would support the sale and make sure it is a success.
How does Archie feel about Brother Leon? Archie is surprised by two things in this meeting. First he realizes that Brother Leon is sweating and nervous. When Archie sees this a bit of insight falls into place for him regarding Brother Leon and most adults – “they were vulnerable, running scared, open to invasion.”
What did the kid on the bus say to Jerry?
Expert Answers
Recognizing Jerry as the student who is standing up to Brother Leon by refusing to sell chocolates, the kid on the bus tells him that he’s “got guts”.
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Why does Brother Leon accuse Bailey of cheating?
Specifically, Brother Leon tries to make Bailey admit he’s been cheating, because nobody but God could get perfect grades. Near the end of the class period, an anonymous class member calls out for Brother Leon to “let the kid alone” (6.50).
Who told Archie that Jerry was defying the vigils by refusing to sell the chocolates?
The chapter shifts to two more students, Howie Anderson and Richy Rondell. Howie tells Richy that Jerry has the right idea, and that he is going to stop selling the chocolates as well.
What does the poster in Jerry’s locker say?
In the inside of freshman Jerry Renault’s locker, there is a poster of a man walking alone on the beach. At the bottom of the poster are the words “Do I dare disturb the universe?”—a quotation from the famous long poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot.
Why does Archie choose Jerry for an assignment?
Why does Archie choose Jerry for an assignment? How does Obie feel about Archie’s choice? Archie chooses Jerry because he seems stubborn and though. Obie feels Archie should leave Jerry alone because Coach will be tough on him and because his mother died recently.
What does the boy on the bus tell Jerry?
Recognizing Jerry as the student who is standing up to Brother Leon by refusing to sell chocolates, the kid on the bus tells him that he’s “got guts”. He says that he too is “sick of selling the frigging chocolates”, as well as the Christmas cards, soap, calendars, and everything else…
Who is the biggest bully in the chocolate war?
Jerry Renault
He single-handedly takes on the biggest bullies in school—both a gang of kids and a crooked teacher.
Why is Bailey called out by Brother Leon?
Specifically, Brother Leon tries to make Bailey admit he’s been cheating, because nobody but God could get perfect grades. Near the end of the class period, an anonymous class member calls out for Brother Leon to “let the kid alone” (6.50).
Who is Obie in the Chocolate War?
Obie is secretary of The Vigils. His main duty is to do whatever Archie wants him to, which includes keeping Archie stocked with Hershey’s chocolate. He practically worships Archie, and admires Archie’s deviousness.
What word triggers the students to get up and dance in brother Jacques’s classroom?
Brother Jacques begins using the word over and over, making the boys get up and dance until they are exhausted.
What went wrong with the fight Chocolate War?
According to the rules which Archie has set up, each boy can only hit his opponent with the type and number of blows described on the drawn raffle tickets, and the receiver of the blows cannot put up a defense against them.
What does brother Leon want from David Caroni?
Brother Leon wants David Caroni to solve the problem about Jerry not selling the chocolates. Caroni said he was doing an assignment for the Vigils (and tells him what it was).
Who is president of the vigils?
Carter. President of The Vigils. Carter provides some physical back up to the group.
What is the outcome of Archie’s drawing from the black box?
If Archie draws the black marble, he must do the assignment himself. In three years, Archie has never drawn the black marble, and this time is no different. Archie draws the white marble and Goober has his assignment.
How does Bro Leon threaten Archie?
Leon suggests that The Vigils make Jerry sell his chocolates, and “throw their full weight behind the sale.” Leon threatens Archie and says, “if the sale goes down the drain, you and The Vigils also go down the drain.”
What is the purpose of Brother Leon’s phone call to Archie?
Why does Brother Leon telephone Archie? Since the sale is going so poorly, he taunts Archie into having the Vigils put pressure on Jerry to sell.
What do you think the quote Do I dare disturb the universe means and how does it relate to Jerry in The Chocolate War?
When his assignment from the Vigils is over, the easy thing to do would be to just sell the chocolates like everyone else, but Jerry at this point is tired of doing things just because he is told to or because it is expected, so he “dares to disturb the universe” and continues to refuse to participate.
Why is Jerry summoned before the vigils?
Terms in this set (6) Why is Jerry summoned before Vigils? To get Jerry to sell chocolates.
Who is the president of the vigils?
Carter. President of The Vigils. Carter provides some physical back up to the group.
