Vocab Words
What is the definition of EXPEDITION?
a journey or voyage taken by a group of people
Who is Mrs. Frisby?
The mama mouse, main character
What is the name of Mrs. Frisby’s sick son?
Timothy
Before the owl knows who Mrs. Frisby is, what advice does he give?
"It is better to take your chances with moving. Wrap your son Timothy up as warmly as you can, help him as much as possible on the journey, and hope for warm weather on Moving Day."
Where do the rats live?
In the Rosebush
What is the definition of FEASIBLE?
Something possible.
It's feasible that you can get to Hiroshima station in 60 minutes.
What do the mice live in and on whose farm?
Mr. Fitzgibbons farm and in a cinder block
What weather signals the time for moving?
Warm weather, frost melting
Why is Mrs. Frisby scared to go near the owl?
Owl's eat mice
When Mrs. Frisby first tries to speak to the rats, who will not let her in and why?
Brutus because he is very cautious and suspicious of outsiders.
What is the definition of LINGER?
stay in a place longer than necessary.
People always linger in bookstores.
What is wrong with Timothy?
He is sick, has a fever and cannot move
How many days does that family have before they plow?
5 days
What does the Owl suggest Mrs. Frisby do next?
Go to the rats
What is one of the names that Mrs. Frisby is told to ask for at the gate of the rats?
Justin or Nicodemus
What is the definition of DESCENT?
the action of moving downward
Who is Mr. Ages and how does he help Mrs. Frisby?
He is the doctor who give Mrs. Frisby medicine for Timothy
What does Jeremy suggest Mrs. Frisby do in Chapter 5 to find out what she can do for Timothy before moving day?
Go visit the owl
Why is Jeremy so interested in shiny things?
Jeremy has a (female) friend who likes them, so when he sees one he picks it up.
Why do they eventually let Mrs. Frisby in? (two reasons)
Mr. Ages helps and because she is wife of Mr. Johnathan Frisby and Justin knew him.
What is the definition of DIMNESS?
Dark with very little light
What is the name of the cat? Who puts Mrs. Frisby in danger of the cat?
Dragon is the Cat. Jeremy the crow puts Mrs. Frisby in danger when she tries to untangle him.
What is the thing that Mrs. Frisby says looks like a "blue snake" while she if flying on Jeremys back?
A river
Why did the owl agree to speak to Mrs. Frisby?
Because he helped Jeremy escape from the fence and Jeremy is the owls friend
Describe three things that were in the rats home
Electricity, lights, elevator, library, meeting room, beds