Vocabulary
Characters
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Comprehension 3
100
Authority
Someone who is an expert on something?
100
Who are the main characters?
Rory, Derek, Bolivia, ( Lucette)
100
What was the name of the town in which the story takes place?
Woodside
100
What is the meaning of realistic fiction?
A fictional story with real life occurrences.
100
What was the lesson learned in the story?
Never judge someone before you meet them.
200
vow
Another word for a promise about a serious matter?
200
Who is Rory's sister?
Edna
200
Why didn't Rory and Derek want to meet Lucette?
Rory and Derek did not want to meet Lucette because they thought she was Bolivia's baby sister.
200
Give two examples form the story that supported Rory's suspicion about Bolivia?
* She was smiling during the commotion when Lucette was still up in the tree. * Bolivia stated that Lucette would come when called, but quickly added, "but not today, there is too much commotion."
200
Keeping with their vow, what do the boys do at the picnic so they "can't" speak to Boliva?
They continue to stuff their mouths with food.
300
Exhausted
Extremely tired.
300
What characters made a vow of silence? Why?
Rory and Derek made a vow of silence because they did not want to let a girl ruin their summer.
300
What else, besides their vow of silence, keeps Rory and Derek from admitting they thought Lucette was a baby?
The boy's pride prevents them from admitting their mistake. They did not want to be embarassed.
300
Why might Boliva be happy that Lucette "escaped?"
Bolvia was happy because she was not worried about Lucette, and she was able to break the boy's vow of silence. Her planned worked.
300
Give three adjectives to describe the actions of the boys.
Mean selfish rude stubborn
400
Souvenir
An item that is kept as a reminder of a special person or place?
400
Who was playing, "This Little Piggy Went to the Market?"
Bolivia and Edna were playing together.
400
Give two examples from the story which led the boys to belive that Lucette WAS Bolivia's sister.
* Bolvia stated she new 10 words * Bolivia said the smoke may bother her at the BBQ * Bolivia asked if the boys wanted to feed and teach her new words.
400
What sandwich was served at Maurice's house?
Tofu and bean sprout.
400
Why does Boliva go through the hedge and back to her house?
She knows the boys don't want her around
500
Commotion
A disturbance; a confusion
500
What was Mr. Dunn studying to become?
A principal
500
What two items were used to lure Lucette out of the tree?
They tried to lure Luceete out of the tree with fruit and country music.
500
What did Rory suspect about Bolivia?
Rory suspected that Bolivia planned Lucette's escape.
500
When do the boys realize that Lucette is an actual bird?
When they see the bird in the tree
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