A Long Walk to Water
Who are the two main characters in A Long Walk to Water?
Salva and Nya
Who is the main character in A Christmas Carol?
Ebenezer Scrooge
What city is the setting of Fever 1793?
Philadelphia
Who is the famous detective in the story?
Sherlock Holmes
What is a simile? Give an example.
A comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., “as fast as lightning”)
What country is the setting for most of Salva's story?
Sudan
What is the name of Scrooge’s former business partner?
Jacob Marley
What disease spreads throughout the city in the novel?
Yellow Fever
What family is cursed by the legend of the hound?
The Baskerville Family
Define foreshadowing.
A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story
What caused Salva to be separated from his family?
War / Rebel attacks on his village
Name the three spirits that visit Scrooge.
Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come (Future)
Who is Eliza and what role does she play in Matilda's life?
Eliza is a free Black woman who works at the coffeehouse and becomes like family to Matilda
Where is the story set (name of the dangerous location)?
The moor.
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the message or lesson; main idea is what the story is mostly about
How do Salva's and Nya's stories connect by the end of the book?
Salva's organization builds a well in Nya's village
What lesson does Scrooge learn by the end of the story?
To be kind, generous, and care for others
How does Matilda change from the beginning to the end of the book?
She becomes more mature, independent, and brave
Who is the real villain behind the hound?
Jack Stapleton
What is the definition of irony?
Irony is when the opposite of what is expected happens, often in a surprising or humorous way
Describe how Salva demonstrates perseverance throughout his journey.
He walks for years across Africa, survives the loss of his family, and later helps others by bringing clean water.
Explain how Dickens uses the character of Tiny Tim to influence Scrooge's change.
Tiny Tim represents innocence and the consequences of greed, which moves Scrooge to change his ways
Explain the significance of the coffeehouse in Matilda’s life and independence.
It represents her growth—she helps run it and eventually takes ownership, showing her strength and resilience
How does Holmes solve the case using logic instead of fear?
He uncovers clues, disguises himself, and proves the hound was a trained dog used to scare Sir Henry
Explain symbolism and give an example from one of the novels we read.
Symbolism is when something represents a deeper meaning (e.g., the well in A Long Walk to Water symbolizes hope and change)