Characters
Who is named after the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong?
Saint
to put away
stowed
True or False:
Saint is an 11 year old boy who lived in New Orleans and plays the clarinet on the streets for tips.
True
aviation
paraphrase
The girl next door (who tried to blame Saint when she had a party)
Money or Mona Lisa
to have a strong effect on someone or something
impact
(hint: think outdoors/nature)
Natural world or our place in nature
clenched
guessing what will happen
prediction
What is the name of Saint's musician friend?
(Hint: who gives him the LeBlanc for his birthday)
Smokey
telling someone a secret or private matter
confided
False: Saint stays with Miz Moran during the hurricane.
to give up something
surrender
Author's goal or reason for writing
Author's purpose
Star girl - the girl who is interested in astrology or palm-reading
Jupi or Jupiter
necessary supplies
provisions
Board up their houses/windows
materials carried by water
sediment
visualization
Which character makes Saint want to go back to Treme during the hurricane?
Shadow
wall build near water to prevent flooding
levee
Why does Saint let the rescuers take Miz Moran first?
She was very ill (passed out)
to ask or question
inquire
How ideas/events are connected
text structure / organization