Scat Book Group - Week 2

Scat by Carl Hiaasen
Week 2: Read Chapters 5-8 (pages 49-103)


Vocabulary:

embezzling (50)
culprits (50)
perplexed (56)
surmised (56)
bolstered (56)
arson (61)
incriminating (65)
dejectedly (65)
trepidation (67)
ornery (67)
furtively (70)
ruefully (78)
intimidated (90)

Questions:

1. Choose 2 vocabulary words and look up their definitions in a dictionary. Find the definition that most closely matches how each word is used in the book. Copy the definitions into your journal, and underline the word. Identify which dictionary you used. Write sentences for each word that shows you know what it means. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence.

2. Why did Nick wrap up his right arm so he would be forced to do everything left-handed? What do you think of him doing this? (3 or 4 sentences)

3. Explain why everyone assumes Mrs. Starch made it out of the Black Vine Swamp safely. (paragraph)