Characters
Who acts like a princess?
Rena
Give one reason why Rena's behavior is mysterious.
Possible answers:
Old, Plain
primitive
Spelling word meaning: Under something
beneath
icnee
neice
This character is not open about their background.
Rena
Explain how Althea tries to learn more about Rena.
She asks her questions about her skills, her interests, where she comes from, and her parents.
clumsy person did this
bungled
Spelling word meaning: to tell someone they did something well
praise
velsee
sleeve
What role does Gerard play?
He is Rena's guardian.
Name one trait that Althea and Rena have in common.
Possible answers: athletic, curious, independent, determined
easy to spread
contagious
Spelling word meaning: a little embarrassed or shy
sheepish
irtnera
terrain
Who bungled the turn in the canoe race?
Althea
How does Althea’s initial perception of Rena change throughout the story?
At first, she is puzzled by Rena's mysterious behavior and often mocks her for being a "princess." But, as the story progresses, she starts to understand her more and they become friends.
to feel proud because of special recognition
honored
Spelling Word Meaning: to do well
succeed
vtmetiao
motivate
Who is Misty?
She's Althea's tentmate from the previous year.
What evidence from the story tells you that Rena is going to be a princess? Find one quote from the story as proof.
(Last page of story)
Waving something high in the air because of excitement or anger
brandishing
Spelling Word Meaning: a big sudden change that can cause confusion or problems
upheaval
sseeida
disease