Comprehension Questions chapter 1
Chapter 2
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
100
The name of the main character.
Who is Mattie?
100
What does Mattie think she should do about Angel's letter?
Read page 13 What is tell her teacher, Mr. Ashby?
100
Page 24-inden #3 Mattie resisted the urge to tell Matt about Angel. What is the meaning of the word urge?
What is the desire to tell Matt about Angel.
100
Feelings of defeat and inability to accomplish one's goals. (pg. 4)
What is frustration?
100
Making noises to express pleasure. (page 45)
What is crowing?
200
The main character's best friend's name.
Who is Toni?
200
What big change has to Mattie's life?
What is the death of Mattie's father?
200
page 26-indent #5 "Mama" Mattie began hesitantly. What does it mean to be hesitant?
When you are not so sure, so you don't speak up quickly but you hesitate.
200
The feeling of looking forward to something.
What is anticipation?
200
A synonym for scowl.
What is to glower?
300
Mattie curled herself into the warm center of the bed and listened for the early morning sounds of her mother and the twin brother-kitchen sounds and bathroom sounds. But the apartment was silent. What is the reason the apartment is silent? This is an example of _________________.
What is visual imagery?
300
Notice the text on the cover- It was the perfect gift. But was it enough to bring her family together again? Make a prediction of what you think might be the perfect gift and who might the gift be intended for?
What is a _______________ intended for ____________?
300
Page 28-1st indent Mattie felt the food lodge in her throat. What does the word lodge mean? What is a synonym for lodge?
What is the food was "stuck" in her throat. A lodge is a place where people gather. A lodge is often in a type of cabin. You may have the points if you answered either one of the questions correct.
300
To feel sorrowful or regretful. Page 24
What is anticipation?
300
When something is said in an attacking way. (page 73)
What is sniped?
400
One emotion that describes why Angel is mean to Mattie.
What is jealousy?
400
What is the reason or feeling expressed by Mr. Bacon that he added extra money in Mattie's envelop?
What could be gratitude because Mattie was a great babysitter? What could be guilt that he knew Mattie needed the money? Other options may count, give Mrs. Chacon your answer.
400
A type of umbrella used to shield oneself from the sun.
What is a parasol?
400
To be filled with delight.
What is enraptured?
400
A synonym for nervous. (page 78)
What is edgy?
500
Mattie's face would have been unremarkable,except for her eyes. What existed in Mattie's eyes that made her face remarkable?
Page 5-3rd indent What is intelligence?
500
Name the antagonist in the story. Name the protagonist in the story.
Who is Angel? Who is Mattie? You must have both answers to get the points.
500
When someone copies what another person does.
What is to imitate someone?
500
To be filled with enthusiasm and energy. (page 36)
What is exhilarated?
500
When a person bends over in fear they ______________ from the person they fear. (page 105)
What is to cower?