Witch of Blackbird Pond
Why were the other passengers on the boat shocked when Kit swam out to grab Prudence's doll?
Witches were known to swim.
He was as mean as a bull. What is this figurative language?
Simile.
Where did Mr. Peters and Leita get married? (paragraph 15)
A cathedral near the outskirts of the forest.
When we approached the house, it seemed abandoned. It was covered in vines and almost looked ancient. What is the meaning of abandoned in this context?
No longer taken care of or looked after.
Ful.
What was Kit's secret at the end of chapter 2?
Her aunt and uncle did not know she was coming.
The packet was a 100,000 pages long! What is this figurative language?
Hyperbole.
What stuck out to Leita the most when Mr. Peters was showing her his house? (paragraph 15)
The river.
It was fun to observe the frogs in their natural habitat by the pond. What is the meaning of habitat in this context?
Home or environment of something.
After I got home, I telegraphed her a message. What is the meaning of graph?
To write.
What was the nickname Judith called Hannah Tupper when Kit asked about the house?
The Widow Tupper.
It was a quiet evening when I suddenly heard a loud BANG outside. What figurative language is this?
Onomatopoeia.
In what paragraph did Mr. Peters discover Leita with her sister at the lake?
Paragraph 19.
We were told to exercise great discretion when feeding the wild zoo animals. What is the meaning of discretion in this context?
Caution.
Baseball practice was postponed to a later date due to unexpected harsh weather. What is the meaning of post in this context?
After.
How does Kit feel about John's obedience to Dr. Bulkeley? (page 137)
She says he's "changed".
The painting was as beautiful as a field of flowers. What figurative language is this?
Simile.
What is the name of the river Mr. Peters was driving through? (paragraph 1)
Savernake.
I was scolded by an older woman at the formal party for my frivolity. What is the meaning of frivolity in this context?
Silliness or lack of seriousness.
She was bilingual, extremely fluent in various languages. What is the meaning of bi in this context?
Multiple.
Why was Kit surprised at what they were eating for breakfast at her uncle's house when she first arrived? What were they eating?
Kit was surprised that they ate cornbread and water for breakfast because she's used to wealthy foods.
The colors of the painting seemed to jump out vibrantly. What figurative language is this?
Personification.
What was Mr. Peters' favorite dish? (paragraph 18)
Welsh rarebit with wild strawberries.
After weeks of hardships and care, the farmer's crops began to turn to a vibrant and viridescent color. What is the meaning of viridescent in this context?
Green.
What is the root word of establishment?
Establish.