Characters
Who is the main character?
Ada
"Ada! Get back from that window!"
Mam
When I hurt my foot, I sobbed for over an hour.
Sobbed means...
To cry loudly.
What is Ada teaching herself to do at the beginning of the book?
To walk.
What were the names of the horse we met
Duke and Loredo
What is the name of the woman who takes Ada and Jaime in?
Miss Susan Smith
"Getting too big for your britches, ain't you?"
Mam
I felt a searing pain in my foot.
Searing means...
Extremely hot or intense.
What does Ada see when they are on the train?
A girl riding a pony.
What is a subject Liz loves talking about?
Books, mythology, history, comics
Who is surprised to see Ada at the school because he thought she was "simple"?
Stephen White
"I told Lady Thorton I'm not fit to care for children. I said so."
Miss Smith
When Jamie stole from the store, the butcher walloped him.
Walloped means...
To strike or hit.
Name one thing Miss Smith buys for Ada and Jamie.
New clothes, underwear, food, shoes
What is your favorite book?
Cool
Who's war is about to start?
Hitler's
"I could stay with nasty people. Wouldn't be any different than living here."
Ada
I shoved the peas down my gullet.
Gullet means...
Where do Ada and Jamie meet the other children before heading to the train?
The schoolyard
What is a class you think should be taught at the Realm?
That is an awesome idea!
What is the name of Ms. Smith's best friend that died?
Becky
Stephen White
Miss Smith scowled at me.
Scowled means...
To frown.
Who was about to start bombing the cities? Give their name and the group they lead.
Hitler & the Nazis.
What is your favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving?