1. 1. Page 91, The Author talks about how 1,152 chickens could fit into a six foot by eight foot room. How do you think the bird’s quality of life is in these conditions? Do you think that many people truly know the conditions of these birds? Why do you think this is and do you think Americans even care if their food is treated humanely or not before they eat it?
2. 2. Page 94-95, Kingsolver talks about how she feels she has corrupted her daughter in this section by telling her she could make more money by selling chicken meat then their eggs. Why do you think the author feels so conflicted about teaching her daughter this lesion? Why is it that people can go from cherishing something so highly I their lives to deciding to slaughter it if it gives them something they desire? Could you kill something that means so much to you for 10 dollars net profit?
3. 3. Page 100, The book talks about how people where the family live, Virginia, do not say thank you when someone gives them a plant. How do you think this ritual/belief originated? Even though the elderly neighbor does not say thank you out loud, how does she imply it? Do you think you could refrain yourself from saying thank you or your welcome in this way? Why or why not?
4. 4. Page 102, The author tells us, the readers, about how in late spring there is never enough time to get everything done because there is so much home farmers must do to keep their gardens or fields healthy. How do people who have full time jobs manage to do all of the same work without missing time at their jobs? Could you work in your garden for hours before and after work when you are already working 8 hours a day? Why do you think people are so motivated to work hard when a grocery store is just down the block?
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