The Great Brain Book Group - Week 5

The Great Brain by John D. Fitzgerald
Week 5: Read Chapter 7 (pages 116-138)


Vocabulary:

depot (116)
acquaint (118)
sinister (119)
infraction (119)
humiliation (121)
civil (122)
rue (123)
prophet (123)
curfew (126)
midst (130)
contemptible (134)


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. Write a brief summary of the chapter. (paragraph)

3. On page 121, Mr. Standish says, "Maybe that will teach you to respect your teacher." Woul you respect Mr. Standish? Would your feelings for him change between the beginning and the end of the chapter? Why or why not? (paragraph)