pages51-60

1. On page 51, "Rowan felt the tug of their old bond" is an example of A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyberbole D. Idiom

2. How did the children bypass the fence? A. Climb over it B. Cut a hole in it C. Dig a hole under it D. Walk through the gate

3. The simile on page 53, "sat like a spider in the center of a web" is comparing a spider to A. the fence B. the golf course C. the hotel D. the labyrinth

4. On page 53, "a queen who's been reduced to a homeless person" is an example of A. simile B. idiom C. alliteration D. metaphor

5. On page 54, "the mahogany desk commanded the center of room" is an example of A. personification B. metaphor C. simile D. alliteration

6. "Agatha's description of the Owatannauck did not even begin to convey the **perplexity** of the convoluted paths..." As used in the above sentence found on page 55, what does the word perplexity mean. A. complex B. simple C. dangerous D. shortness

7. As the children approach the hotel, what is the correct sequence of events. A. Notice the inside is preserved, notice the outside is falling apart, get lost, hide in utility closet B. Notice the outside is falling apart, notice the inside is falling apart, get lost, hide in utility closet C. Notice the outside is falling apart, notice the inside is preserved, hide in the utility closet, get lost D. Notice the outside is falling apart, notice the inside is preserved, get lost, hide in the utility closet

8. Why does Rowan apologize to Xanthe? A. He is sorry that he brought them to the hotel B. He squashed her when they were hiding C. It is his fault that they are lost D. He said a rude comment to her

9. What caused the kids to enter the utility closet? A. They were searching for the portal B. They were trying to turn on lights C. They were hiding from the police D. They were hiding from the owners

10. On page 57, "'Sorry about that' he said **jovially**, scooping up his ball." What does jovially mean? A. miserable B. apologetically C. cheerfully D. angrily

11. What clues does the author give about Rowan that tells us that something different is about to happen? A. Rowan starts to speak a different language B. Rowan breathes softly C. Rowan feels a tingling sensation D. Rowan's body felt like it was on fire

12. On page 58, "This was no dilapidated, abandoned structure." What does dilapidated mean? A. run down B. new C. beautiful D. repaired

13. What year do the kids think they are in? A. 2050 B. 1900 C. 1920 D. 1880

Open-ended: Complete this question using compass odyssey writing.

Summarize the events that occurred during the kids' investigation of the hotel. Make sure to describe at least 3 events and tell them in sequental order.