Saving Winslow
What is the main character's name in the story?
Louie
What is the secret name of the main character?
A) Nerina
B) Karana
C) Pocahontas
D) Katrina
B) Karana
A) Sistene
B) Venice
C) Athena
D) London
A) Sistene
What is the name of Ramona's older sister?
Beezus
Rob and Sistene consider Willie Mae to be a...
A) fortune teller
B) prophetess
C) mind reader
D) conscience
B) Prophetess
Where did Nora take Winslow?
The sledding hill
Why did the narrator initially jump off the ship?
Her brother, Ramo, had been left behind.
What is the name of the motel Rob lives at?
A) Kansas Star Motel
B) Indiana Star Motel
C) Kentucky Star Motel
D) Nebraska Star Motel
C) Kentucky Star Motel
How did the Quimby parents 'punish' their daughters?
By making them cook supper
"He was small for one who had lived so many suns and moons, but quick as a cricket. Also foolish as a cricket when he was excited."
What type of figurative language is present in this quote from Island of the Blue Dolphins (pg.1)?
Simile
Why was Nora hesitant to open up to people/Winslow?
She has been hurt and let down in the past, particularly with the loss of her brother
Why do the Aleuts come to the island?
To hunt sea otters
Rob learned what hobby from his mother?
On the first day of school Yard Ape called Ramona Bigfoot, to which she responded with a new nickname.
What was her new nickname?
Superfoot
"And such a world it was, full of blue sky and trees heavy with leaves every shade of green and birds swooping and diving and chirping and yellow tulips waving."
What two types of figurative language are present in this quote from Saving Winslow (pg.20)?
- Imagery
- Personification
What phrase did Gus always end his letters with?
"Remember me"
What was the name of the wild dog the narrator befriends/cares for?
Rontu
What is the name of the man who owns the tiger/motel?
Beauchamp
Ramona's family was depending on her to do what?
Hint: What was Ramona's responsibility?
To get along with Willa Jean
What author wrote the book, "The Tiger Rising"?
Kate DiCamillo
Why did Louie ultimately send Winslow back to his uncle's farm?
A) After Winslow saved Mrs. Tooley and her baby, Louie realized Winslow is a protector
B) It gives him a sense of purpose: To protect the sheep.
What was Karana scared to do, because it was illegal in her tribe?
Make weapons
Why does Rob hold in his emotions?
Rob cannot process his emotions and locks them away in a "suitcase" inside himself. (pg.3)
Ramona completed D.E.A.R in Mrs. Whaley's class, also known as...
(grown-up version)
Sustained Silent Reading
In your own words, define the word "nuisance", like in the book, "Ramona Quimby, Age 8".
A person who causes inconveniences or annoyance