Characters
Who finds the diamond?
Hero and Danny.
What do Hero and Danny find at the police station?
They dont find the file but they do find Danny’s dad!
Who is the historical figure in the book who was beheaded?
Anne Boleyn.
What is slander?
This word means making a false statement about someone that hurts their reputation.
Danny says that his mom left because of what reason?
She was “tired of being a mom” and wanted to move to California.
Who is Mr. Murphy’s ex-wife?
Mrs. Roth.
What clue helps Hero discover the letters AB?
What centuries did William Shakespeare live in?
1500-1600. He was born in 1564 and died in 1616.
What is treason and who was suspected of it?
Treason is the crime of betraying one’s country, especially by helping an enemy or trying to overthrow the government.
Queen Elizabeth.
Name three themes in “Shakespeare’s Secret.”
Courage, friendship, family secrets, identity, things aren’t always what they seem.
The character Hero in ”Much Ado About Nothing” is known for being these three things.
Constant, brave, and true.
What clue makes them check the light fixtures at Hero’s house?
Who used the diamond to etch a poem on her window while arrested?
Queen Elizabeth.
What does anonymous mean?
Unknown, or without a named identity.
At the end of the book, they hope that the diamond will not go to the police, but will go where?
The Maxwell.
What is Hero’s teacher’s name?
Mrs. Vanderley.
Why does Danny send the diamond to his mom?
He thinks she needs the money.
What was Shakespeare most famous for writing?
Plays and poetry.
What does foreshadowing mean?
Hints about something that will happen later in the story.
What is a finding place and who uses that term?
Mrs. Roth does not call something a hiding place, she calls it a finding place. And so does Danny.
Who is Mia?
This is what Anna calls Miriam.
How does Mrs. Roth find out about Anna?
Danny sees a picture of his mom in her house.
Why is Edward de Vere discussed in connection with Shakespeare?
Some people believe he may have written works credited to Shakespeare.
What does manipulate mean?
To influence or control someone unfairly or cleverly.
Finish this quote: ”Do not go gentle into that good night,
Rage, rage against…?
…”the dying of the light.”