Mixed Bag
Why did the man Jack visit the house on the side of the hill?
He was sent to kill the entire family of four.
There are around 1,000 souls buried in the graveyard, but only a certain number of them are "awake." How many ghosts are awake?
300
How did Bod learn to read and write?
Silas had him search for letters on tombstones and copy them.
According to the descriptions in chapter 2, who is this character? It's huge, with three heads.
The Sleer
."the boy popped up---literally, like a jack-in-a-box ---from behind a tombstone." (p. 48) What literary element is used in this quote?
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
How did the man Jack track his prey?
He simply sniffed the air and scented them by smell.
"His hair was dark and his eyes were dark and he wore black leather gloves of the thinnest lambskin." Which character does this quote describe?
Jack
How did Scarlett and Bod become friends?
Scarlett notices Bod and makes a face at him then he sticks his tongue out at her.
What did the Sleer guard and protect?
A cup, a little stone knife and an old brooch.
"You're brave. You're the bravest person I know, and you are my friend. I don't care if you are imaginary." (p. 60) Who says this quote?
Scarlett
Who was the Lady on the Grey?
She is Death.
Normally, a graveyard is a scary place. Which quote best shows how the author makes the graveyard seem like a welcoming place for a child.
"...with Owens and me having a lovely little tomb over by the daffodil patch. Plenty of room in there for a little one." (p. 28)
"You could see the abandoned funeral chapel, iron doors padlocked, ivy on the sides of the spire..." (p. 12)
"The gates were locked. They were always locked at four in the afternoon in winter, at eight at night in summer." (p. 13)
"A chilly breeze blew across the graveyard, scattering the fog in the lower slopes of the place..."(p. 14)
"...with Owens and me having a lovely little tomb over by the daffodil patch. Plenty of room in there for a little one." (p. 28)
In the context of the graveyard, what is a barrow?
It is an ancient burial mound found in the graveyard.
Why was Silas doubtful Bod would ever see Scarlett again?
Because Scarlett was reported as missing to the police and her parents blamed visiting the graveyard.
The dog's growl was _______________ and intimidating.
Gargantuan
Implacable
Guttural
Prelude
Guttural
Why did Silas visit the house on the side of the hill?
He wanted to gather evidence from the bodies.
An author might give life-like qualities to a non-human object. This is called personification. Choose the quote that uses personification
"There were mildewed boxes of old parish records in one corner, and an open door that revealed a Victorian flush toilet..." (p. 27)
"The child stepped out of the house a little hesitantly. The fog wreathed (wrapped) about him like a long-lost friend." (p. 12)
"A knife in the dark, that was all it would take, and then he could search for the child all through the night, if he needed to." (p. 19)
"He found the tall house on the side of the hill and he examined the three bodies he found there, and he studied the pattern of the knife-wounds." (p. 32)
"The child stepped out of the house a little hesitantly. The fog wreathed (wrapped) about him like a long-lost friend." (p. 12)
What discoveries did Scarlett and Bod make in the barrow?
They discovered all of those items.
Scarlett did come to see Bod one more time. What idea did she give to him?
She wanted to tell Bod he would have to leave the graveyard someday.
She wore her orange __________ whenever it rained.
Dowdy
Implacable
Brooch
Anorak
Anorak
Who has agreed to act as the child's parents?
Mr. & Mrs. Owens.
Identify the literary element used in this quote: "He (Jack) growled in the back of his throat, like a beast of prey, angry and frustrated." (p. 17)
Simile
Flashback
Metaphor
Imagery
Simile
According to the descriptions in chapter 2 who is this character? He’s a huge guy with purple (indigo) tattoos all over its face.
The Indigo Man
"I don't need light," said Bod. "Not while I'm in the graveyard." What does this quote suggest?
That seeing in the dark is a power given by the Freedom of the Graveyard.
Which of the following might be a theme of BOTH The Jungle Book and the Graveyard Book?
Fear is not a real thing; we can overcome it
If you are alive, you still have potential; you should make the most of it
Education will prepare you for the challenges you will face in life, even if it doesn't seem like it at the time.
Growing up is hard.
Education will prepare you for the challenges you will face in life, even if it doesn't seem like it at the time.