Reread paragraph 5. What was unusual about Melba's neighbors that morning?
Question 4
4.
Question 5
5.
Question 6
6.
What was surprising about the soldiers behavior or attitude in paragraph 18 and
19?
Question 7
7.
Question 8
8.
"The hulking soldiers continued to observe her peril like spectators enjoying a
sport." What is the meaning of the word peril as it is used in paragraph 20? Put
it in your own words.
Question 9
9.
The phrase "under siege" as it is used in paragraph 21 is commonly used in
battle or combat when soldiers are under attack. Why is this a good phrase to
explain Elizabeth's predicament?
Question 10
10.
Reread paragraph 24. Give at least two synonyms for the word accosted as it is
used in this paragraph?
In paragraph 2, which is the best meaning for the underlined word veered as used
in the text?
to change direction
to slacken or let out
In paragraph 2, which of the following context clues helps you understand the
meaning of weary?
"...if Grandma noticed, she would force me to go back and polish my shoes[...]
again."
"...to see her leaning against the porch column[...]her eyes filled with tears"
"[Grandma] was too preoccupied she didn't say a word"
In paragaph 14, the author said, "The terrifying frenzy of the crowd was
building like steam in an erupting volcano." Which literary device is used in
that sentenece?
metaphor
personification
simile
onomatopoeia
What is the meaning of the word furor as used in paragraph 16. Use context clues
to help you figure out the meaning.
angry commotion
calming wave
peace and order
tranquility
What is the meaning of the word futile as used in paragraph 20?