Vocabulary
Synonyms
Comprehension
Sequence of Events
Fun Facts
100
What does the word seep mean and use it in a sentence?
Flow
100
What is a synonym for the word goal in this sentence? "The player scored a point by reaching the goal"
target
100
Every time Francis and the children see water and trees, what ends up happening?
They realize they are imagining things.
100
What was the very fisrt thing that happened in the selection?
Lottie and Billy's father dies
100
The children kept seeing water in the distance but then up close it was just dry land. What is this called?
mirage
200
What does the word salvation mean and use it in a sentence?
being saved from harm
200
What is a synonym for the word consider in this sentence? "The detective will consider all of the facts before making a decision"
study
200
What do Francis and the children do after the lightening strikes near them?
They cover under a ledge
200
What happens before Francis finds Lottie and Billie?
He searches for his own family.
200
Why is Grimes trying to capture the children?
To sell them for slaves and money
300
What does the word undoubtedly mean? Use it in a sentence.
Certainly
300
What is a synonym for the word appeal in this sentence? "Brad will appeal to his parents to go on a camping trip."
beg
300
What is the first thing Francis does after the storm?
goes into the sun
300
Where are the Comancheros going at the end of the selection?
The Comancheros follow Grimes and the mules
300
What color is Lottie's dress?
blue
400
What does the word evident mean? Use it in a sentence.
Easily understood
400
What is a synonym for the word hail in this sentence? "I heard that our neighbors hail from Scotland."
Come
400
Francis is relieved after the rain because...?
Their footprints are gone.
400
Billy falls asleep before, after, or while Francis carries him?
while
400
What disease did the children's father die from?
Cholera
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