Invasion Mars
Uncle Romie
Mr. Winston
Jose Dance
Vocabulary
100

the name of the play

Invasion from Mars

100

Who is "me" in Me and Uncle Romie?

James

100

What kind of letter was Cara writing for Mr. Winston (be specific)?

apology

100

Who usually made breakfast for Jose?

Grandmother

100

super great; beyond normal

extraordinary

200

the name of the novel

The War of the Worlds

200

Name two things the book says a collage artist uses.

paints, photographs, newspapers, cloth, boards

200

What did Cara use to find out what kind of snake she has?

reference book

200

Come to the board and spell the main character's full name (2 words).

Jose Limon

200

discussing a problem or situation with another

conferring

300

a word (adj.) that means "beyond Earth"

extraterrestrial
300

What game did James play in Harlem?

stickball

300

What time is Galactic Patrol on TV?

4 pm (weekdays)

300

What happened when Jose was five (specifically)?

a civil war

300

a timetable you make for your plans

schedule

400

Explain the difference between meteor and meteorite.

meteor = space; meteorite = ground

400

As a boy, what did Uncle Romie do when Grandma wasn't looking (be specific).

sneak some pepper jelly on a spoon

400

How much did the snake cost Cara altogether?

3 months allowance

400

How old was Jose when they finally moved to the USA?

7 (5 in Culiacan and 2 in Nogales)

400

something that is real, not fake

genuine

500

What specific place is in Grovers Mill, New Jersey?

the Wilmuth farm

500

What are the two presents Mama and Daddy sent for James?

a special case; a model train

500

How might the snake have got to the hospital without anyone seeing it?

up his sleeve; in a pocket

500

Who are two kinds of people the book says Jose danced for?

presidents, princesses, builders, bricklayers, bankers, bus drivers, fiddlers, and firemen

500

sad feelings or sounds, especially about death

mournful