Chapter 10
What does Jonathan slip and fall down?
staircase
What happens when the voice said, "Get in here!"?
Someone grabbed his sleeve
What does Jonathan see Sebastian doing when he returns to the dining room?
He sees Sebastian sitting in the Admiral’s chair holding the Admiral’s sword.
Who orders Colin and Jonathan to fill the coal furnace even though he knows Jonathan doesn’t like fire?
Sebastian
menace
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
What does Jonathan see at the bottom of the staircase?
A glowing light
What does the librarian look like?
Jonathan notices the man is extremely old with thin white hair “draping over his shoulders and far down his back”
What does Colin said to Jonathan after he declines the offer of one of the grown-up's rooms?
Colin warns Jonathan that his declining the room offer angers Sebastian. Sebastian dismisses Colin’s suggestion for the boys to take turns sleeping in the adults’ rooms.
What does Jonathan tell Collin about the Hatch?
Jonathan tells him about the sounds and the skull but does not mention the librarian.
exasperated
intensely irritated and frustrated
Where does he notice the light coming from when he crawls towards it?
Under a door
What does the librarian say about the book "Robinson Crusoe" that he gives to Jonathan from the shelf?
He explains that the book is about a man stuck on an island “with bloodthirsty natives”.
Why does Jonathan decide to keep his discovery of the library and librarian a secret?
He decides to keep his discovery of the library and librarian a secret, like the key in his pocket. And the reason he was sent to Slabhenge in the first place.
What does Jonathan show Colin when he asks him why he is afraid of fire?
Jonathan shows Colin the burn scars on his arm.
winced
a facial or bodily expression of pain, disgust, or regret
What happens as he moves toward the door?
AHe steps on a pile of something that makes a loud noise when it crashes to the floor.
How long has it been since the librarian has seen anyone?
4 years
After reading Jonathan’s letter home, what does Sebastian’s henchman Benny say when he tells Jonathan, “I know what you did”?
He says he read Jonathan’s file in the Admiral’s office when Jonathan arrived.
What happens when Colin asks Jonathan if he was in a fire?
Jonathan’s eyes tear up, and he responds, “I was not in the fire”. He doesn’t say anything more about the incident.
eerie
strange and frightening
What does the voice say when the door is opened?
“What are you doing here?”
What is his pet and what is his name?
A pet rat named "Ninety Nine"
What does Benny warn Jonathan to do?
He warns Jonathan to do whatever he and Sebastian say, or he will tell Jonathan’s secret.
Who notices Jonathan reading "Robinson Crusoe" and asks him to read it aloud to a small group of boys?
Walter
gingerly
in a careful or cautious manner.