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Read pages 1-10 in the novel "The Golden Hour." Answer the following questions. Record your answers in your pages document on your laptop. Make sure to save when you are finished.

1. As used on page 1, what does the word "ambled" mean A. ran B. skipped C. walked D. jumped

2. After viewing the poster, how does Rowan feel about being in Rockridge, Maine? A. Indifferent B. Excited C. Upset D. Happy

3. Describe Rowan's self-esteem?

4. What illness is plaguing Rowan's father? A. Alcoholism B. Depression C. Cancer D. H1N1

5. What is Rowan's arsenal to battle the long boring days ahead? A. Comic Books B. Video Games C. Novels D. His imagination

6. The metaphor "she was a firecracker" most likely means A. she was short tempered B. she was full of ideas C. she was a pyrotechnician D. she was always getting in trouble

7. "We are not all built like giraffes" is an example of A. metaphor B. personification C. Simile D. Hyperbole

8. Why does Agatha have a difficult time getting into the truck? A. The truck is too tall B. It is slippery outside C. Agatha is short and fat D. The truck is packed too full

9. What can you tell about Rowan by him saying that the trip is not boring. A. He is a liar B. He loves the trip and is excited C. He is a show-off trying to use big words D. He is empathetic. He puts others feelings before his own

10. To answer the following question, log on to Compass Odyssey. Once logged on, click in the Language Arts Folder. Then, open the folder called "Golden Hour 1." Next, click on the assignment called "Golden Hour 1." Finally, write your response in Odyssey Writer. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Is Rowan's self-esteem similar or different than Donald Zinkoff's self-esteem? Use at least 2 examples from the book to support your answer.

11. If time permits: After completing your open ended response, review pages 1-10 and find at least 2 examples of closed, open, Vce, and r-controlled syllables. Record these examples in your Pages document. You will share with the class.