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12 Powerful Words "The Migration of Grey Squirrels" The Secret Garden Chapters 19-21
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Why does Mr. Roach think that Dickon would be "as at home in Buckingham palace as at the bottom of a coal mine?"
Dickon is a fine person, who would be liked by anyone.
Dickon is really a prince, even though he has been living on the moor.
Dickon likes every person and animal he meets.
Dickon always finds things to do and games to play.
2
Which passage
does not
show changes in Colin that are similar to changes that happened in Mary?
Colin kept lifting his thin chest to draw [the wind] in,...
Colin sat up and made some efforts to help himself, he talked and laughed..
He looked so strange and different because a pink glow of color...
The strongest footman in the house carried Colin down stairs and put him...
3
How do the last three stanzas contribute to the poem's theme?
They introduce a source of food that illustrates how nature is abundant
They introduce an element of danger that illustrates nature unpredictable.
They introduce an element of companionship that illustrates nature friendly
They introduce a source of joy that illustrates how nature is peaceful.
4
How are the children able to keep their plan to enter the garden a secret?
The children will sneak past, hiding behind the ivy on the Long Wall.
Mary will throw a temper tantrum, Dickon and Colin will sneak into garden.
Colin tells Mr. Roach to make all the gardeners stay away when he goes out.
Dickon suggests that they go out into the garden when everyone is asleep.
5
12 Powerful Words: formulate
Examine and judge carefully.
to tell how things are a like
to tell how things are different
to come up with; devise, create
6
In line 12, what does the word mast mean?
night
fruit
branch
rain
7
12 POWERFUL WORDS: explain
tell how things are alike
tell what you think will happen
tell how things are different
tell how
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12 POWERFUL WORDS: analyze
use evidence; back up with details
to tell how things are a like
to tell what you think will happen
look at closer; break down into parts
9
12 Powerful Words: summarize
use evidence; back up with details
to come up with; devise, create
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
to say how something looks; to use adjectives in writing
10
12 Powerful Words: predict
to tell how things are different
use evidence; back up with details
to tell how things are a like
to tell what you think will happen
11
12 Powerful Words: compare
to tell how things are different
to tell what you think will happen
to come up with; devise, create
to tell how things are a like
12
What is the effect of comparing the squirrels to a "troop of undaunted travelers" in the last stanza?
It creates the humorous image of the squirrels all leaving in single line.
It reveals that the squirrels were unenthusiastic about their move.
It presents the image of the squirrels as an angry mob, seeking revenge...
It shows that the squirrels were not discouraged by their need to relocate.
13
What happens when Ben Weatherstaff tells Colin that he thinks Colin cannot walk?
Colin throws a tantrum and runs out of the secret garden.
Colin cries and wishes to be brought back inside.
Colin makes Ben Weatherstaff leave Misselthwaite Manor.
Colin is angry and gets out of his chair to prove he can stand.
14
12 POWERFUL WORDS: evaluate
to come up with; devise, create
Examine and judge carefully.
to tell how things are a like
to tell how things are different
15
I understand that you're upset, but you don't need to _________________ him! Please, lower your voice.
detested
harangue
leniently
morbid
16
Edgar Allen Poe's writing is often ___________, dealing with themes of death and suspense.
detested
harangue
morbid
leniently
17
12 POWERFUL WORDS: describe
to say or write down how something or someone looks; use adjectives
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
to come up with; devise, create
to tell how things are different
18
Why is Dr. Craven surprised when he visits Colin?
Colin took his medicine.
Colin is laughing and sitting up straight.
Colin is reading with Mary.
Colin wants to go outside.
19
What is the speaker's viewpoint while observing the grey squirrels?
enjoyment
awe
confusion
anger
20
12 Powerful Words: trace
to tell what you think will happen
make and educated guess or come to a conclusion
tell how
List in steps
21
What is a universal theme of this poem?
Nature is likely to be unpredictable and volatile.
Squirrels should do a better job hiding their acorns.
Nature is peaceful.
Don't be afraid to stand up to bullies.
22
The people ____________ the king and his tyrannical rule.
leniently
morbid
detested
harangue
23
12 Powerful Words: infer
use evidence; back up with details
List in steps
give a brief statement of the main points of (something).
make and educated guess or come to a conclusion
24
12 POWERFUL WORDS: support
to tell how things are a like
to tell how things are different
use evidence; back up with details
to tell what you think will happen
25
The leader of the group was punished harshly, but the followers were treated more ______________.
morbid
detested
harangue
leniently
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12 POWERFUL WORDS: contrast
to tell how things are a like
to tell how things are different
to come up with; devise, create
to tell what you think will happen
