Novel Questions
All Questions should be completed by
Chapters 1-2
Vocabulary: Morose, Adultery, Molybdenum, Chlorophyll
1. Draw a picture of Wing's red car and be sure to color it red.
2. List five facts about the car.
3. What grades were the three Brennan kids in? (Wing, Geraldine and Dub)
4. How many years had sister Magdalena been teaching?
5. What book was Geraldine caught reading in class?
6. What were Geraldine's two favorite past times?
7. Name the seven invented names for the old places in the woods where they liked to play:
8. Make up a place in the woods and name it. Now invent a short story to go with that place like Sam Daily used to do (75 words).
9. Explain "eternity" to a kindergartener.
Chapter 3
Vocabulary: Inconspicuous
1. What was Geraldine's favorite time of day?
2. Why was Geraldine tongue-tied arouind Sam?
3. State one of Sam's arguments against the Vietnam War.
4. State one of Wing's arguments for the war.
5. Compare the personalities of Wing and Sam. Make a chart or graphic organizer.
6. What did Dub want for Christmas?
7. What two subjects did Wing fail?
8. Give Wing some good, scholastic advice.
9. What bothered Mr. Brennan more--Wing's bad grades or Wing's deceit in not telling his father about his failures?
10. Okay. You can hear the arguing in the kitchen. I want you to go into the kitchen now as the mediator. Bring the family back together. Tell me what you will say and how you will do it. Use dialogue. Speak directly to the people in the kitchen.
Vocabulary:
1. Toboggan
2. Sully
3. Dunce
4. Filigree
Questions:
1. How much money did Wing owe Geraldine?
2. Name three books that Geraldine has been reading so far.
3. Geraldine continues to beat Wing at Gin Rummy. What can you infer from this?
4. Why did Geraldine wish she were a red bird?
5. What surprise did Sam have in store for Wing?
6. How did Sam persuade Wing to study?
1. What did Wing wear Christmas morning? Be specific.
2. Who had to go down the stairs first on Christmas morning?
3. Describe the old creche.
4. Make a chart and organize all the presents.
5. What surprise present was in the last box to be opened?
6. Where did Wing get the money for such an expensive gift?
In chapter 4 the kids went on an expedition through the snowy woods. I want you to invent some kind of expedition. It can be in your neighborhood, in another state or even another country. Let it be a three-day adventure. Create an itinerary. Describe where you will lead your group each day and describe what they will do hour-by-hour through the day.
Let's Begin:
Create a color brochure. Take a sheet of paper and fold it three ways.
a. Front fold #1--Your trip cover page design. Make it interesting so people will want to pick it up and join your trip.
b. Fold #2--Day One's agenda.
c. Fold #3--Day Two
d. Fold #4--Day Three
e. Fold #5--Cost of the trip. Rules, guidelines, trip dates, deadlines to sign up, airport to leave from etc. any details needed for the traveler to know to get ready for the trip.
f. Fold #6--Your biographical information. Your picture, background, expertise, experience as a trip leader etc.
Okay---you did it. Now present your trip to the class. Best trip wins a prize!