Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator
What is the definition of the word pursue?
To continue doing an activity over a period of time.
What is a speech balloon?
A display of what a character is speaking or thinking.
What is the meaning of the word restricted?
To be limited in extent, number, scope, or action.
What is the definition of the word anxiously?
In a nervous or worried way.
What does the word fatigue mean?
Physical or mental exhaustion.
What were Irving's first big dreams?
He wanted to become a pilot and fly solo around the world.
What is the definition of the word panel?
An individual frame of a graphic novel depicting a single moment.
What is the meaning of the word sacrifices?
The act of giving up needs or desires for a purpose.
What is the meaning of the word restraining?
Holding back, controlling one's emotions.
What happens when Grandpa arrives at Martin's house?
Grandpa passes out from heat exhaustion.
What are the obstacles that Barrington Irving had to overcome in order for him to achieve his dream?
Being surrounded by crimes, poverty, and his lack of confidence in his abilities.
What is the meaning of encapsulation?
The choice of which scenes to capture, or display, in panels.
What does the author say is her reason for starting a diary?
The author says that her reason for starting a diary is that she has no such friend.
What is the meaning of the word quarrels?
A heated argument or disagreement.
Why does Grandpa want Martin to have the medicine bag?
Grandpa has to pass the bag down to Martin because he is the only son.
How does Irving improve his flying skills while at home?
He plays a flight simulator video game.
Why does Vladek Spiegelman want to go to Hungary?
He wants to go to Hungary to escape persecution and he believes that he will be safer there.
Why does Anne start her diary entries with the words "Dear Kitty"?
Anne starts her diary entries with the words "Dear Kitty" because she knows that no one will understand what she is talking about if she begins her letters to Kitty.
What is the meaning of the word tension?
A nervous, worried, or excited condition that makes relaxation impossible.
What does the word straggled mean?
Hung in messy strands.
Who was Barrington Irving? What dream did he achieve?
The youngest person and only African American to ever fly solo around the world.
What does Anja Spiegelman feel about the smuggling idea?
She thinks the idea is crazy and way too dangerous.
How old were Anne's parents when they got married?
Anne's father was 36 years old and Anne's mother was 25 years old.
Why does Mr. Dussel join the group in the attic?
He needs to go into hiding since he has a Jewish background
What are some things that are inside of the medicine bag? What does Martin add to the bag?
Inside of the bag here is a broken shell of iron kettle, a pebble from the butte, and a piece of sacred sage. Martin adds the piece of prairie sage.