pages21-30

Read pages 21-30 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. What is a synonym for the word "novice" as used on page 21? A. expert B. veteran C. beginner D. champion

2. How are Agatha and Gertrude related? A. Mother-daughter B. Cousins C. Sisters D. Friends

3. Why does Rowan believe that the music can NOT be coming from a CD player? A. The aunt's house has no electricity B. He did not bring any CDs C. The music playing is too old to be on a CD D. The aunts only have a record player

4. On page 25, Rowan states, "she's back" in regards to Nina. Where was Nina? A. Away on a music trip B. Visiting relatives C. In a mental shell D. Away at school

5. When Rowan attempts to call his father, he believes his dad is on his nightly walks and is in no shape to have a conversation. Why? A. His dad is too tired B. His dad is too busy C. His dad is too drunk D. His dad is too sleepy

6. What is the most unique thing about the music sheet? A. It is brand new B. Nina has never heard it C. It has Beethoven's smudged signature D. The music is not playable

7. "He held his tongue" is an example of what? A. personification B. idiom C. hyperbole D. metaphor

8. What word BEST describes Nina's feelings towards her aunts? A. thankful B. curious C. suspicious D. scared

9. How many days does Rowan have to stay with his aunts? A. 29 days B. 30 days C. 31 days D. 32 days

10. As used on page 29, what does the word 'bumbling' mean? A. smart B. confused C. good D. efficient

11. Open-ended question -- 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 2." Next, click on the assignment called "Golden Hour 2." Finally, write your response in Odyssey Writer. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

What is Rowan and Nina's theory regarding their aunts? Use two examples from the story to support their theory and use one example from the story to disprove the theory.