Vocab
one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.
apothecary
The main character of the story.
Widge
What happens at the orphanage?
Widge gets adopted by Dr. Bright
an insignificant or simple person.
pigwidgeon
How old is Widge at the beginning of the book?
Seven years old
a natural ability or skill:
aptitude
Who is the second character we meet in the story?
Mistress MacGregor
What does Dr. Bright train Widge to do?
Read and Write Shorthand
unable to be read or understood:
indecipherable
What happens when Widge gets discovered on the balcony.
The cannon misfires.
showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
cordial
What is Dr. Bright's Job?
A medicine Maker.
What happens when a stranger breaks into Dr. Bright's shop?
highly obnoxious or objectionable
noisome
When Widge gets outside of the Globe theatre what does he discover missing?
The play script.
having the power to fix the attention : ENGROSSING, FASCINATING
riveting
What is Falconers job in London.
To make sure Widge steals the play.
What happens on the way from Burnwick to Leincaster?
a stupid person
dolt
What happens when Widge tries to go back in side the theatre.
He gets caught.
causing fear, dread, or apprehension
: having qualities that discourage approach or attack
formidable
Who holds the vote that Widge should be come a player in the Globe Theatre?
Mr. Harbinger
What happens when Widge makes his first attempt at stealing the play?
He gets distracted, its hard to hear.
Wuss, weakwilled person.
Ninny
At the end of chapter 10 what does Widge agree to do, in order to not get caught?
Become a player (actor) in the theatre.