Vocabulary
What does the word "cryptic" mean?
seeming to have a secret meaning; mysterious
What is the genre of the story?
Science Fiction
What is a noun?
a person, place, or thing
What part of speech is the word "manuscript"?
Noun
Who is the narrator?
Axel
What is the verb in this sentence:
I taught a lesson on fractions.
Taught
What is a fragment?
Where does Hans find water?
In a torrent, that is inside the cave wall.
How does Hans display courage throughout the story?
He goes to find water and uses a pickaxe to get the water
What is an adverb?
A word that describes a verb
What is a synonym for the word "distortion"
change
How does Axel describe the mineral water?
Salty and hot (scalded)
Who has the least amount of patience throughout the story?
Professor Otto (Axel's Uncle)
What is an adjective?
A word describing a noun
What part of speech is the word "Heartily"
Verb
What is the theme of the story?
Have patience in a stressful situation.