1. The simile "he took out a device that looked like two small, torpedo shaped microphones held together by a clear filament" is comparing what?
A. a plastic bag to microphones
B. a language interpreter to microphones
C. a language interpreter to torpedos
D. a device to a filament
2. What is the purpose of the language interpreter?
A. So the kids can understand French
B. So the kids can speak French
C. So the kids can learn French
D. So the kids can communicate effectively with the French
3. What is Rowan's fear about the language interpreter?
A. He will swallow it
B. He will gag on it
C. He will lose it
D. It will not work
4. An antonym for the word swooned (page 103) would be:
A. faint
B. awake
C. black out
D. fell
5. How long was Rowan unconscious?
A. A few minutes
B. Only an instant
C. He doesn't know
D. A few hours
6. "It rose before him, a fat, gold and blue exclamation point.." is an example of
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
7. "Why didn't you eat before we left" Xanthe chastised. Chastised most likely means
A. praised
B. complimented
C. reprimanded
D. lauded
8. Why does the Rowan use his snootiest tone when asking for a ride to Paris?
A. He is upset with the French
B. He feels he is smarter than the past people
C. He is acting his part
D. He is trying to impress Xanthe
9. Who is Marquis d' Orange?
A. The owner of the carriage
B. The driver of the carriage
C. Xavier's master
D. Nephew of Marquis de Marechal
10. "You'd do well to hold your tongue" is an example of what?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
D. Hyperbole
11. Why does Rowan yell at the driver?
A. The driver disrespected Xavier
B. The driver made fun of Rowan
C. The driver laughed at Xanthe
D. The driver said rude comments toward Rowan
Open-Ended: Answer the following questions using compass odyssey writer.
1. Describe the back story that Rowan and Xanthe are going to use a cover while in Paris? Use at least three details to support your answer. (Save as G.H. back story)
2. Summarize the kid's first evening in France using at least three details from the text to support your answer. (Save as G.H. France day 1)
A. a plastic bag to microphones
B. a language interpreter to microphones
C. a language interpreter to torpedos
D. a device to a filament
2. What is the purpose of the language interpreter?
A. So the kids can understand French
B. So the kids can speak French
C. So the kids can learn French
D. So the kids can communicate effectively with the French
3. What is Rowan's fear about the language interpreter?
A. He will swallow it
B. He will gag on it
C. He will lose it
D. It will not work
4. An antonym for the word swooned (page 103) would be:
A. faint
B. awake
C. black out
D. fell
5. How long was Rowan unconscious?
A. A few minutes
B. Only an instant
C. He doesn't know
D. A few hours
6. "It rose before him, a fat, gold and blue exclamation point.." is an example of
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
7. "Why didn't you eat before we left" Xanthe chastised. Chastised most likely means
A. praised
B. complimented
C. reprimanded
D. lauded
8. Why does the Rowan use his snootiest tone when asking for a ride to Paris?
A. He is upset with the French
B. He feels he is smarter than the past people
C. He is acting his part
D. He is trying to impress Xanthe
9. Who is Marquis d' Orange?
A. The owner of the carriage
B. The driver of the carriage
C. Xavier's master
D. Nephew of Marquis de Marechal
10. "You'd do well to hold your tongue" is an example of what?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
D. Hyperbole
11. Why does Rowan yell at the driver?
A. The driver disrespected Xavier
B. The driver made fun of Rowan
C. The driver laughed at Xanthe
D. The driver said rude comments toward Rowan
Open-Ended: Answer the following questions using compass odyssey writer.
1. Describe the back story that Rowan and Xanthe are going to use a cover while in Paris? Use at least three details to support your answer. (Save as G.H. back story)
2. Summarize the kid's first evening in France using at least three details from the text to support your answer. (Save as G.H. France day 1)