Comprehension Jeopardy
What did Dillinger ask Vita to hand over?
Sorrotore's ring (Page 65)
Why did Dillinger run into the sewer?
Grandpa called for the police. (Page 67)
Who was the letter delivered by the bird from? What did the sender want?
Arkady; he wanted Vita to meet him at Carnegie Hall (to meet Samuel and invite him to join her team) (Page 70)
What did Samuel love to do?
backflips (Page 77)
Where was Samuel’s father from? How would Samuel let down his whole family?
Africa; not joining his uncle's circus act as a horseman (Page 77)
Why did Grandpa say that Sorrotore “(was) scarcely in the position to complain” about Vita stealing his ring?
Sorrotore stole Grandpa’s entire home (Page 66)
How did Samuel feel about helping Vita with her plan? Why?
Happy; he enjoyed being reckless (Page 77)
Explain why Samuel is a good candidate to join Vita’s team in getting back Hudson Castle.
Samuel is good at acrobatics, so he can help his team members get over the wall to the castle. (Page 75)
Why did Arkady call Vita's team "good thieves"?
They were stealing back what was already stolen. (Page 75)
Why did Samuel’s training have to be a secret?
He was expected to join his uncle’s act as a horseman instead of being an acrobat. (Page 71)
Why did Grandpa ask Vita to promise not to see Sorrotore again?
He wanted to keep her away from danger.(Page 68)
What did Grandpa feel when he asked, “What have I done? I’ve put you in the way of such ugliness.”?
Guilt / worry (Page 68)
Samuel said, “I'll join your heist.” What is a heist? What was involved in Vita's “heist”?
Explain why Samuel decided to help Vita.
He related to how Vita did not want to do what she was told. (Page 77)
How did Vita feel about Samuel’s decision to join her team? Why?
Relieved; someone would join her team and help them get over the wall. (Page 77)