Name: Isabel Heredia

2015

Date: November 9,

Comprehension Questions from Sideways

Section I: Describe each of the following characters in sentences that have at least
8 words. Use at least 3 conjunctions throughout this section.

1) Miles
He is a smart, introvert, and depressed high school teacher who wants to become a
novelist. Since Miles got divorced, he hasnt improve neither in his romantic nor
professional life.
He organized a tour around many vineyards in California with his best friend Jack
before his wedding. Miles is looking for both a sophisticated experience with wine
and a relaxed vacation with golf.
2) Jack
Jack is a tall, handsome and charismatic actor who is going to get married soon with
Christine. Although he loves her, Jack wants to live his last adventure as a single
man. He decided to have a romance with a hot girl who he met in the trip.
3) Maya
Maya is a beautiful waitress in one of Miles favorite restaurants. She looks simple
and ordinary at first sight, but when Miles talked to her, he realized that she is both
clever and delightful.
She is not only a wine connoisseur but also a horticulture student. Her sensibility
calls Miles attention.
4) Stephanie.Stephanie is Mayas friend. Miles and Jack met her at one vineyard. She is very
sexy, so Jack is attracted to her immediately.
Being a single mother, Stephanie has to take care of her daughter by herself. Jack is
sweet with the little girl, so he gains Stephanies trust.

Section II: Using adverbs phrases create 4 sentences describing the actions that
occurred in Sideways. Use and underline at least 3 different adverb phrases.
Example: After opening the bottle of wine, Jack and Milles drank it together.

1) Since knowing about his ex-wifes wedding, Miles was very depressed.

2) After taking Jacks wallet from the comber, Miles run to the car followed by a
naked man.
3) While waiting for Jack to come back, Miles did a crossword in the pool.
4) (Because) Being a wine connoisseur, Miles prefer Pinot noir instead of Merlot.
Section III: Using adverb clauses to create 2 sentences describing the actions that
are going to occur after the end of Sideways. Use and underline 2 different
conjunctions of time.
Example: After Miles drives to Mayas town, he...
1) The next time that Jack sees Miles, he will be Mayas boyfriend.
2) By the time that Victorias baby is born, Milles will be married with Maya.
3) Jack will be married with Christine until she receive a call from Stephanie.