Vocabulary
What vocab word means "foul or bad smelling?"
What is Daniel's main goal in life?
to avenge the death of his parents by fighting the Romans
Daniel
What vocab word means "desirable but out of reach, tempting."
Tantalizing
What lightens Daniel’s shame about Leah?
Leah is a good weaver
Why do the men of the cave think they have every right to take from Jew's unguarded fields?
They think that they should be paid or rewarded for their service to all the Jews because they are fighting against the Romans for them
What vocabulary word means "endless, tediously long"
Interminable
Why was Daniel able to return to Ketzah?
Amalek, his old slave owner, had died. No one would hunt him down.
What did Hezron call the Zealots? Why does he think they are not helpful to the cause of the Israelites?
Buzzing Mosquitos. He believes that their actions result in punishment for all the Jews, including crucifixions, burning of cities, and raising of taxes.
Which word means "expressionless or emotionless?"
Impassive
Name the speaker of this quote: "In his heart, every Jew grieves our captivity. We have need of patriotism like yours."
Hezron
What would have caused the men in the cave to "hoot" at Daniel
washing his hands before meals
Which word means "to grow or flourish?"
Burgeoning
How did Malthace and Joel know that Daniel was not an "ignorant savage?"
He knew the stories of Joshua, David, and Gideon and described a battle that took place on the plains
What was the consequence of Daniel impulsively throwing the water bowl at a Roman? What lesson is the author trying to teach you?
He was stabbed in the ribs and he ran to Joel at Malthace, putting their lives at risk. The lesson is that your behaviors can put others at risk of danger.