Why is brother Leon so intent on selling the chocolates?

Why is brother Leon so intent on selling the chocolates?

And what about this whole chocolate sale thing? We learn that he’s so concerned about the sale being a success because he didn’t get school approval before spending twenty thousand bucks on leftover Mother’s Day chocolates. If they don’t sell, he owes the school that money.

What was Jerry’s response when Brother Leon asked him if he would sell the chocolates?

The following day, when Brother Leon calls his name, Jerry still answers “no” to selling chocolates.

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). He said this because he got an F in Brother Leon’s class.

What does brother Leon want Archie to do about the low chocolate sales?

Leon says he doesn’t care. He wants the chocolates sold, and he wants Archie to make sure they are. Archie can begin by forcing Jerry Renault to sell chocolates. And then Archie and The Vigils will make sure everybody else sells too.

How does Brother Leon find out that Archie is behind Jerry’s refusal to sell chocolates?

Who tells Brother Leon that Archie is behind Jerry’s refusal to sell chocolates? Brian Cochran tells Brother Leon that Archie is behind Jerry’s refusal to sell chocolates. Brother Leon asks the Vigils to help him with the school chocolate sale.

Did Jerry figure out why he had said no to selling the chocolates?

Why does Jerry refuse to sell the chocolates? Initially Jerry refuses to sell the chocolates because The Vigils tell him too. At first, Jerry abides by their order because it is the easiest and most natural response. After the ten days are up, something in him does not allow him to accept the chocolates.

Why does Brother Leon accuse Bailey of cheating?

Brother Leon accuses the shy Bailey of cheating to get perfect grades, but acts so convincingly he scares Bailey.

What does brother Leon accuse Bailey of?

Chapter 6. This chapter takes place in Brother Leon’s classroom. He makes Bailey go to the front of the classroom, and in front of everyone, Leon accuses Bailey of cheating.

Why is Tubs Casper selling the chocolates?

Why is Tubs Casper selling the chocolates? He becomes a treasure for the sale because Leon volunteered him to be it. He agrees because he scared of Leon. Archie believes that the world is made up of two kinds of people.

Why does Brother Leon manipulate his students?

Brother Leon manipulates students when he feels like it, or just for kicks. The same is true for Archie. Archie even manipulates people such as Emile Janza, lying to get Janza to do whatever he wants. Brother Leon manipulates Archie into helping with the sale—not through fear, but through recognition.

What reason does Jerry give the vigils for his refusal to begin selling the chocolates?

What reason does Jerry give the Vigils for his refusal to begin selling the chocolates? He says that he doesn’t want to.

Who does Brother Leon accused of cheating?

Bailey
In Chapter 6 (the only chapter in which Bailey makes an appearance), Brother Leon accuses him publically of cheating. To rub in the seriousness of the accusation, Leon hits Bailey on the check with his pointer. Then Leon proceeds to interrogate and mess with Bailey’s head for the rest of the class period.

Why does Goober plan to quit the football team?

Why does The Goober plan to quit the football team? He wants to quit because he’s mad about the things happening at Trinity.

The following day, when Brother Leon calls his name, Jerry still answers “no” to selling chocolates. In his bed that night, Jerry doesn’t even know why he did it.

Why can’t Jerry back out of the fight even though he wants to?

Why doesn’t Jerry refuse to fight when he hears the rules? He didn’t want to back down in front of the school. The fight was his only chance to strike back for all of their abuse. He didn’t want to give up as he believed his father had.

What does brother Leon Tell Caroni in the Chocolate War?

Brother Leon leads him in circles for a while, telling him that teachers sometimes make mistakes, but sometimes on pass/fail tests if a student is not exactly right, he may fail. 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.

Why did Jerry refuse the chocolates in the Chocolate War?

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.

What happens at the end of the Chocolate War?

The chocolate sale has begun, and Brother Leon calls roll, asking the kids whether they are willing to participate in the sale, and everyone says yes. He gets to Jerry, and Jerry pauses, and finally says no. Leon is upset, and angrily tries to convince him to agree to participate in the sale. Jerry still refuses.

What does Obie tell Archie about the Chocolate War?

Obie tells Archie that Jerry still refuses to sell the chocolates. At first, Archie does not react, but then seems to appreciate the fact that Jerry’s revolt is infuriating Brother Leon. Obie tells Archie that the sale is a farce now, and that many students are refusing to sell the chocolates.