When a character acts differently or does something unexpected
What is Contrasts and Contradictions
100
"Some of them gathered wood to build a fire. Others helped clean and dress the animal. Then they roasted it on the fire".
Which word means the same or almost the same as dress as used in the sentence above: Clothe, Prepare, Bake, Hunt ?
Prepare
100
Name one of the two Signposts that help lead the reader to theme
What is Words of the Wiser and Tough Questions
100
"Salva held his breath as he scanned the faces, one by one. Strangers. No one from his family."
Define the word scanned as used in the sentences above:
scrubbed, ignored, exclaimed, examined ?
Examined
100
Tough Questions reveals what type of conflict?
Internal
200
When a character finally realizes or figures something out
What is Aha Moment
200
Which word BEST describes how Salva feels when his group comes upon the rebels up ahead on their path:
excited, intimidated, angry, protected ?
Intimidated
200
Moments of characterization can be identified through this Signpost
What is Contrasts and Contradictions
200
Why was Nya excited about her village building a school?
She had the time to learn how to read and write.
200
Words of the Wiser always comes from a wiser, more experienced character, but not necessarily a character who is....
Older
300
When a wiser, probably older, character gives the main character advice or a life lesson
What is Words of the Wiser
300
Why was there war in Sudan?
The government wanted all of Sudan to become Muslim but people in the south had different religions and did not want to practice Islam.
300
This Signpost can also be referred to as a flashback
What is Memory Moment
300
The refugee camps were filled with mostly boys and young men. Why were they in "double danger"?
Besides the violent war that could hurt anyone, the boys were in danger of being forced to join the fighting.
300
Why is Memory Moment important in a story?
It gives the reader insight from the past that relates to what is currently happening
400
When a character recalls an important moment from the past
What is Memory Moment
400
What is the MOST LIKELY reason the drill referred to in Chapter 12 is called the Iron Giraffe?
The drill is tall like a giraffe
400
This Signpost usually occurs during the climax of the story
What is Aha Moment
400
How was Salva similar to his uncle?
He took a leadership role and led a group of boys to a refugee camp.
400
The Aha Moment usually comes after which Signpost?
Words of the Wiser
500
2 part response:
1. When a character asks himself or herself a difficult question
2. When something is repeated over and over throughout the story
What is
1. Tough Questions
2. Again and Again
500
Name the two reasons, that the reader is told, why Salva's father was considered successful.
He owned many head of cattle and worked as the village's judge
500
Foreshadowing can be identified through which 2 Signposts?
What is Again and Again and Memory Moment
500
Why does Salva make plans to travel back to Sudan, the first time?
"Salva’s cousin worked for one of the agencies, and he had seen the name of Salva’s father on a list (of hospital patients)."
500
How does the Signpost strategy help us while we read?
It helps us slow down and think about the text, make predictions, better understand the characters, etc.