When You Reach Me - Book Group Week 3

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Week 3


Vocabulary:

previous (67)
perspective (69)
spunky (78)
mimeograph (79)
in circulation (81)
epilepsy (92)


Questions:

1. Choose 1 vocabulary word and look up its definition in a dictionary. Then, write the definition in your journal.

2. Choose another vocabulary word and write an interesting sentence.

3. On page 71, Miranda thinks, "But sometimes our veils are pushed away for a few moments... and when the veil lifts we see the world as it really is..." What was she thinking about? (paragraph)

4. On page 78 Miranda declares, "This was war." What did she mean? (1-2 sentences)

5. Why does Miranda think her apartment has been robbed? (1 sentence)

6. What medical condition does Annemarie have? How do we know? (2 sentences)

7. What does Sal do when he encounters Marcus? What would you have done? (2-3 sentences)