Vocabulary
What is the definition of Dread?
Use it in a sentence.
The feeling of great fear or deep worry about something that is going to happen in the future.
This is the "secret ingredient" the Warden adds to her nail polish.
Rattlesnake venom
This character is the one who actually stole Mr. Sir's sunflower seeds.
Magnet
In the flashback to Green Lake 110 years ago, this was Sam's profession.
A onion farmer and seller
This man was the richest person in Green Lake and wanted to marry Katherine Barlow.
Charlies "Trout" Walker
What is the definition of condemned?
Use it in a sentence
Declared unfit for use or to be sentenced to a harsh punishment.
The Warden says her nail polish is only toxic when it is in this state.
Wet
In Chapter 18, Stanley learns that Zero does not know how to_______. However, Zero is really good at_____.
Read and math
This was the name of Sam's beloved donkey.
Mary Lou
Trout Walker earned his nickname because his feet smelled like this.
Smelled like dead fish
What is the definition of shrill?
Use it in a sentence.
Something that is shrill is high-pitched, piercing, and often unpleasant to hear.
After the Warden scratches Mr. Sir, this happens to his face.
His face becomes horribly swollen and bruised
This is the secret deal Zero offers to Stanley in exchange for learning how to read.
Digging part of Stanley's hole for him
Sam claimed his onions could cure everything from asthma to this common scalp problem.
Baldness
This was the "crime" committed by Katherine and Sam that caused the town to riot.
Why was it a crime?
For kissing
Because black men were not allowed to be with white women.
What is the definition of writhed?
Use it in a sentence.
To have twisted or squirmed the body from side to side, usually because of great pain or discomfort.
This is the reason the Warden was so angry that she scratched Mr. Sir in the first place.
Because he brought Stanly to her for a "petty" problem.
Stanley initially says "no" to Zero's offer because he wants to save his energy for this activity.
Digging his own hole.
Sam was not allowed to attend school because of this reason.
Because Sam was black (schools were segregated)
After the schoolhouse was burned down, Katherine went to this person for help, but he was too busy eating.
The Sheriff
What is the definition of defiance?
use it in a sentence.
The act of openly resisting or refusing to obey someone or something.
The Warden tells Stanley he isn't actually in trouble for the seeds, but he is in trouble for this instead.
Wasting her time
After the deal is struck, Stanley realizes he needs to save his energy for this task at night.
Teaching Zero
This is the "payment" Katherine Barlow gave Sam for fixing the schoolhouse roof.
Spiced peaches.
This is what the Sheriff asked for in exchange for "saving"; Sam.
A kiss from Katherine