[LIT] How long do you spend on novels?

[Ashli and Paul Andersen]

A the other 8th grade reading teacher and I are reading the same books in
our classes, but he goes through his books much quicker than I do.  I do all
sorts of activities with my students that he doesn't do.  He gives quizzes
and tests, but just reads reads reads.  He spent about 3 weeks reading The
Outsiders and I spent about 7 or so.  How long is too long to spend reading
a novel?  I think my activities help make connections and understand the
book better.  He thinks the questions/quizzes get the same point across.
What do you all think?

Ashli