Deliberate Action
A Lesson
Mamadre
100

On a cliff overlooking the ocean, he ________.

daydreamed on purpose.

100

The swan's silky neck unfurled. And ___________.

the life disappeared from his body.
100

Mamadre sat on the other side of Netftali. With her hand, _________.

she wiped his tears.

200

... Neftali strode back to the house, changed from his swimming suit, and set out on his own. He was ________.

determined to do as he pleased.

200

"His mate was k-k-killed. A _______. We took care of him."

hunter beat him

200

... with strength _______, Mamadre lifted the swan from her arms, tenderly laid him on the shawl, and folded the fabric over his body.

Netfali did not know she had

300

When he wasn't daydreaming, he read, on purpose, until he ________ he had brought with him.

had finished all the books

300

"Maybe his pain was from something else. A swan needs other swans, just as _________."

people need other people.

300

He wanted to tell her ________. He wanted to tell her he was sorry for being angry with her..."

how much he loved her

400

What sanctuary did the shopkeeper tell Neftali about?

a small, hidden cottage.

400

Neftali _______ in the swan's feathers."

buried his face

400

How does Mamadre feel about Neftali?

She loves and cares for him.

500

What does sanctuary mean?

a place of safety, refuge, or holiness (where people, animals, etc. are protected.

500

What does buried mean?

to put in the ground and cover with dirt/or to hide something completely.

500

How do you spell the word that means to do something on purpose?

Deliberate.