Atonement Chapter 5&6 Flashcards
What does Briony do during the rehearsal?
Briony walks out on Lola and the twins with no explanation.
What do Lola and the twins do while waiting for Briony?
They wait for her to return until the twins grow bored.
Where does Lola go after leaving the nursery?
Lola wanders into an empty bedroom.
What does Lola see from the window?
Lola sees Briony standing in the temple on the island and realizes she is not coming back.
What does Lola notice in the room?
Lola notices a man’s suitcase in the room.
What do the twins do instead of going to the pool?
The boys play while Lola arranges her hair.
Why do Jackson and Pierrot begin sobbing?
They begin sobbing due to homesickness. Lola comforts them by saying they will go home soon.
What does Jackson argue about their home?
Jackson argues that due to the divorce, they have no real home.
How does Lola react to Jackson mentioning divorce?
Lola is horrified and chastises him, telling him to never use the word again.
Who comes into the room after the boys have calmed?
Paul Marshall comes into the room and introduces himself.
What does Lola notice about Paul Marshall?
Lola notices that he has a cruel-looking face but a pleasant manner, which she finds attractive.
What does Paul mention about Lola’s parents?
Paul mentions that he has read about their parents in the papers.
How does Lola respond to Paul mentioning their parents?
Lola challenges Paul to say what he has read and warns him not to mention their parents in front of the twins again.
What does Paul give to Lola?
Paul gives Lola one of his family’s chocolate bars, an Amo.
What does Paul explain about the chocolate bar?
Paul explains that sugar casing keeps the chocolate safe in any conditions, even war.
What do the twins say about their father and war?
The twins say their father insists there will not be a war.
What does Paul warn the twins about adults wanting chocolate?
Paul warns otherwise when the twins question why adults would want chocolate.
What does Paul encourage Lola to do with the chocolate bar?
Paul encourages her to bite it while he watches.
What does Emily Tallis do after lunch?
Emily retreats to her dark bedroom, knowing a migraine is imminent and hoping to recover before dinner.
What position does Emily wish Leon had taken?
A position from his father in the civil service instead of working for a bank.
What are Emily’s concerns about Cecilia?
Emily worries that Cecilia will not be a good prospect for any potential husband due to her introversion, quirky friends, and penchant for cigarettes.
What does Emily think about her youngest child, Briony?
Emily worries that Briony cannot handle failure.
How does Emily view her sister Hermione?
Emily believes Hermione creates personal drama to gain attention.
What does Emily think about her worrying?
Emily thinks that all her worrying about her family has led to her migraines, preventing her from doing her motherly duties.
