Early
Jack
Morton Hill Academy
Vocabulary
Figurative Language
100

How did Jack describe Early Auden on page 1?

Strangest of boys

100

How old is Jack?

13.

100

Morton Hill Academy has a place where students live. What is that called?

Dormitory

100

Hard to find.

Elusive

100

Page 35: "The creek near our house, with the late afternoon sun dancing on the water."

Personification

200

What do Early and Jack have in common?

Both lost their mothers.

200
What does Jack call his father?

The Captian

200
Early Auden lived here on campus.

Custodian's room in the basement.

200

The act of giving or inspiring confidence.

Assurance

200

Page 42: "Mom always said I was as strong as an ox."

Simile

300

What is the connection between Early and Pi?

Pi has a story.

300

What was Jack's boat called?

Sweetie Pie.

300

Who is the Fish?

Greatest athlete to ever walk the halls of Morton Hill Academy. Number 67, Class of 1943.

300

A mixture of various ingredients or elements. 

Concoction

300

"I stopped, my breath coming out in puffs of air as if from a dragon"

Simile

400

Early call Jack, "Jackie". Why is this significant?

His mom called him Jackie.

400

Why did Jack not want Early's "goop"?

He's stubborn.

400

What happened to the Fish?

He died in the war.

400

Confused; not understanding.

Befuddled

400

"I could just rub it like a genie's lamp, I could have my wish granted."

Allusion

500

What did Early think of Jack's rowing ability?

Crooked.

500

To Jack, what was the importance of the navigator ring?

Reminds him he can always find his way.

500

What is the name of the Fish's boat?

The Maine.

500

A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes.

Ointment

500

"I could have clicked my heels together three times and wished myself back to Kansas."

Allusion