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2. What does Willie's mother say is wrong with the homeless man?
4. Look over the equations you created as you read. What inferences did you draw about the cultural context
in which the story was written? Cite evidence to back up your answer.
5. The two people in the story who have the greatest influence on Willie are his mom and the homeless man.
Compare and contrast how these two characters try to help Willie.
6. Do you think Willies mother was right or wrong to call the police about the man? Why?
7. Suppose Willie came to you for a cure for unhappiness. Using what you learned about Willie, what advice
would you give him? (Answer in the back)