Vocab 1
What does "nemesis" mean?
An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.
What does "myth" mean?
A story that was told in ancient times to explain the world.
Where does the story take place?
In a train station in Paris, France.
What is Hugo responsible for doing at the train station?
He needs to set/fix the clocks every night.
What does "fortune" mean?
Good or bad luck; wealth.
What does "heroic" mean?
Having or showing great courage.
What did Papa Georges do before he opened his toy shop?
What happened to Hugo's dad?
He died in a fire at the museum where he worked.
What does "obstacle" mean?
A thing that blocks one's way or prevents progress.
What does "victory" mean?
Defeat of an enemy or opponent.
What did Papa Georges say the first time he saw Hugo's notebook?
"Ghosts"
What did Isabelle steal?
The heart-shaped key from her Godmother.
What does "endure" mean?
To last for a long period of time.
What does "automaton" mean?
A machine that can move by itself.
What happened to Papa Georges' movies?
He had to sell them to a shoe factory that melted the film to make shoe soles.
Who did Hugo invite to Papa Georges' apartment?
Étienne and Monsieur Tabard.
What does "etymology" mean?
The explanation of where a word came from.
What does "illuminate" mean?
To shine a light on something or make something easier to understand.
What is the name of Hugo's dad's favorite movie?
"A Trip to the Moon"
How did Etienne lose his eye?
He was playing with fireworks when he was a kid.