pages31-40

After reading pages 31-40, answer the following questions. Record your answers in your Pages document.

1. On page 31, "she looked like an Eygptian Princess" is an example of a A. Metaphor B. Hyperbole C. Alliteration D. Simile

2. As used on page 31, exasperated most likely means A. pleasing B. irritated C. happy D. scared

3. Rowan most likely says, "Apparently you do!" on page 33 because he A. doesn't like Xavier B. is trying to be wise guy C. he likes Xanthe D. is defending Nina

4. As used on page 33, what does the word pompous mean? A. arrogant B. modest C. humble D. kind

5. Where do Xanthe and Xavier go to school? A. Private school B. Public school C. Boarding school D. Home schooled

6. What is the correct order of sequence of events once Rowan and Nina enter Nana's house? A. Call aunt Agatha, clean up, tour the birdhouses, eat dinner B. tour the birdhouses, eat dinner, call aunt Agatha, clean up C. clean up, call aunt Agatha, eat dinner, tour the birdhouses D. clean up, toured the birdhouses, call Aunt Agatha, eat dinner

7. How did Rowan's mother die? A. Car crash B. killed by drunk driver C. airplane accident D. Disease

8. What is Rowan's physical reaction to talking about his mother? A. Stomach pain B. crying C. headache D. shaking

9. According to the kids, what seems to be the weirdest thing about Owatannauk? A. no electricity B. the antiques C. secrets D. the golden hour

10. Open-ended: Describe Rowan's feelings towards Xanthe. Use three examples from the book to support your answer. Write your answers on Compass Odyssey. Once you are finished, submit your answers.

11. If time permits -- search through pages 31-40 and find examples of closed, open, vce, and r-controlled syllables.