Chapter 1
What is the name of the school Jonathan is going to?
Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys
What was Jonathan made to do when he went into the Admirals office?
Kneel on a wooden contraption
leer
to look or gaze in an unpleasant way
hulk
heay, clumsy; bulky
What was Slabhenge before it became a reformatory school?
An insane asylum.
What is the wooden device Jonathan is kneeling on called?
Sinners Sorrow
Is Jonathan allowed to eat?
No, he is told he can eat after he writes the letters
churn
to move or cause to move down vigorously
frugal
simple and plain and costing little
How did the author make Slabhenge look and feel intimidating to the reader?
By using descriptors like "hulking, jagged, and stabbed"
What does Jonathan have to address the Admiral by?
Sir or Admiral
Who sent Jonathan to Slabhenge?
A judge ordered him to go to reform school.
taunt
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
jolt
A sudden jerk or bump
What was Jonathan riding on?
A small boat
What is Jonathan forced to do in the Admiral's office?
Write a letter saying how wonderful Slabhenge is.
Why did Jonathan's parents choose Slabhenge?
It was the only one they could afford.
asylum
an institution offering shelter and support for people who are in need
meek
quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
Who is the main character of Scar Island?
Jonathan Grisby
How does Jonathan describe how Sinners Sorrow feels?
A pain burning like hot white fire.
delinquent
a person, usually young, who behaves in a way that is illegal or not acceptable to most people
craned
stretched the neck in order to see better