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Design a Title Page as You Read! The Green Ember S.D. Smith Name: ______________________ Date: _______________________

Have you heard of this author before? Yes / No Read the author biography located on the back of the book, or use the Internet to find out more details about the author. Where is the author from? Is this the author’s first book? Yes / No List 3 interesting facts about the author. 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Based on the cover, title, and synopsis, what do you think this novel will be about? ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Does the cover grab your attention? Why or why not? If you were the cover artist what might you do differently? ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you think you’ll enjoy this novel? Why or why not? ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Before You Begin Reading... About the Author

Figurative Language Glossary Use this as a helpful tool when completing the Figurative Language sections throughout this novel study. Alliteration is a repetition of initial consonant sounds. For example, Princess Penelope had fun at the pumpkin patch. You can even find it in childhood rhymes such as, “She sells seashells down by the seashore”. An author uses alliteration to create a more poetic sound effect by grouping similar letter sounds together in the same sentence. An allusion is a short reference to a literary work, character, or well-known person, place, thing, or idea. Often, the allusion is not described in detail. Foreshadowing is a literary device that the author uses to hint of something that will happen in the future. A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word, but has a different meaning and/or spelling. For example: hour and our. Hyperbole is a an exaggeration that isn’t meant to be taken literally or seriously. For example, I’m so hungry, I could eat a whole horse! Obviously no human could eat a whole horse! An idiom is a group of words that mean something different than the meanings of the individual words. For example, “It cost me an arm and a leg!”. This idiom means that something is very expensive. It does not literally mean that the person has to pay with an arm and a leg! A metaphor is a comparison between two or more things without using the words “like” or “as”. For example: The fresh snow is a shimmering blanket. A simile is a comparison between two or more things, using the words “like” or “as”. For example: She was as brave as a lion. In this example, the girl’s bravery is being compared to the bravery of a lion.

Imagery is the author’s use of descriptive words that help to paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. The author will often use language that engages the five senses in order to bring the description to life. Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound or action. For example, “Boom! Bang! Hiss. Clang.” These words give you a sound effect to go with the action in the story. Writers use personification it give human qualities to nonhuman things. For example: The sun smiled down on the earth. The sun isn’t human, but is described as smiling, which is a human-like quality. Symbolism means to give an object a meaning that is different from the object’s original meaning. For example: a dove is a white bird and it often represents a symbol of peace.

Infamous Siege Prologue - 6 (Red Eye and Smoke) Vocabulary Define & Write Choose one word to fill in the chart: My Word Antonym Synonym Definition My Word in a Sentence Either individually, or with a partner, use a dictionary to match the following vocabulary terms to their correct definitions. Challenge: Try completing this task without a dictionary, relying only on your own vocabulary instincts. Then, use a dictionary to check your answers. Vocabulary Matching A) Defiant B) Traitor C) Scabbard D) Enticement E) Harried F) Heedless G) Lanky ____ Ungracefully thin and tall ____ A person who betrays a friend, country, or principle ____ Feeling strained or harassed from having too many demands to respond to ____ Refusing to obey authority ____ Showing a reckless lack of care or attention ____ Something used to attract or tempt someone ____ A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger

The star for Starseek got stuck in: A) An elm tree near the West Wood B) A maple tree near the the East Wood C) A poplar tree near the East Wood D) An elm tree near the North Wood How many warrens did King Jupiter rule when he had been on the throne for five years? A) 30 B) 12 C) 48 D) nearly 100 1.The woman who lived next door was always ___________________ and proper. 2.The man sat by the window ________________ over his problems. 3.The dog made a deep, ______________ sound. 4.The ___________________ visited the new country to form diplomatic relationships. 5.Lucy made an _______________ to always help her friend. 6.There were _________________ dark clouds gathering overhead. 7.Rabbits often live in an underground burrow called a _________________. 8.The fans began to ________________ when the opposing team scored a goal. Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Fill in the blanks by choosing a word from the word bank. brooding warren sophisticated prim ambassador oath jeer guttural Multiple Choice How does Heather describe her dreams? A) Vivid B) Great C) Sad D) Boring

1) In the prologue, why does Fleck not run away with Galt? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) Why does the star getting stuck ruin Heather and Picket’s game? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) Why did King Jupiter decide to focus on diplomacy instead of fighting? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4) Why does the old lady tell Father and Mother that they do well? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions

5) Why does Heather tell Picket to go to the third mound when they are running from the wolves? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Support Your Answer - Quote Question How does Heather feel about her brother Picket? Use a quote to support your answer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ True or False? 1.More strangers have been coming to the house since Heather’s youngest brother was born. 2.Picket was hit by a falling limb of the maple tree. 3.Heather and Picket heard screams from Elric’s farm. 4.King Jupiter’s greatest joy was being his father’s true son. 5.Heather wanted to tell a story to her family after the thunderstorm. T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F

Find one example of foreshadowing. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: look near the beginning of the chapter The Lady) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Figurative Language Find one example of personification. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: Remember that the main characters are rabbits, not humans) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Make a Theory Father says that he can’t keep the story of King Jupiter from Heather and Picket any longer. Why do you think this story is so important for them to know? Why does telling it upset Father so much? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

Outmaneuver Diversion Chirrup 7 (Fateful Decisions) - 12 (Water Issues) Vocabulary Define & Write Choose one word to fill in the chart: My Word Antonym Synonym Definition My Word in a Sentence Vocabulary Matching A. Lolling B. Satchel C. Mournful D. Arc E. Breach F. Haughty G. Labyrinth H. Albeit I. Exultation J. Scale ____ Triumphant joy and rejoicing, especially at success or victory ____ To break through a wall or barrier ____ A bag that can be carried by a strap ____ A complicated network of passages or paths, a maze ____ Even though, although ____ Part of a circle or curve ____ To climb up or over something ____ Superior and disdainful ____ To be full of sorrow or sadness ____ Hang loosely, droop

1.His search for his missing keys was _________________. 2.Because she didn’t use too much perfume, the scent around her was _______________. 3.As the sun set, the haunting call of a __________________ echoed through the woods. 4.The earthquake split the road in two, leaving a massive _____________ in between. 5.The vegetation in the desert is _______________, with only a few cactuses scattered across the landscape. 6.There was a ______________ as the car came to a sudden stop. 7.The _________________ of the waves grew higher as the storm intensified. Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Fill in the blanks by choosing a word from the word bank. whippoorwill lurch sparse fissure crest futile subtle Multiple Choice What is the red-eyed wolf’s real name? A) Morbin Blackhawk B) Redeye Garlackson C) Garlacks Redeye D) Garlacks the Red The grey rabbit is Heather and Picket’s: A) Grandfather B) Older brother C) Old friend D) Uncle What was on the walls of the caves? A) Drawings and tapestries B) Drawings and torches C) Tapestries and torches D) Shelves and torches What did Uncle Wilfred use to break the wall and let the others out? A) A big rock B) An anchor C) His sword D) Nothing, it just fell down

1) Why did Uncle Wilfred kick Heather’s shoulder? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) What does Picket think is the rule for which mounds have entrances? (Think about words you might use in math!) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions True or False? 1.Rabbits can kick very hard when they need to. 2.Picket wanted to move on right away, even though Smalls wanted time for Heather to rest. 3.The entrances at the fifth and seventh mounds were sealed on purpose. 4.The boat was waiting in the water for the rabbits to take it. 5.Uncle Wilfred pulled on the anchor three times to break the wall. 6.The wolf with a red eye is the son of Garlacks, the wolf that King Jupiter fought. T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F

3) What incorrect assumption did Picket make about Smalls? What is the real truth? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4) Why did Smalls push Picket into the middle tunnel? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5) Why was there a flood near the seventh mound? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Figurative Language Find one example of onomatopoeia. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: look at what happened to the torches Picket was holding when they got wet) __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

Support Your Answer - Quote Question How did Picket and Smalls know that there were creatures coming after them? Use a quote to support your answer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Research Question When she is running towards the wolves, Heather thinks about how rabbits can kick very hard. She uses this hard kick to jump high into the trees and escape. Later, Uncle Wilfred also kicks very hard to push Heather into the tunnel. How high can rabbits jump? Is the answer different for different rabbits? Is there anything important to know about how hard rabbits can kick? (Hint: can they hurt themselves if they kick too hard?) Where did you find your information? Write your sources here:

Garrison Knoll Pompous Dejected Frock ____ Severe, stern, or gloomy in appearance ____ Lively and noisy enjoyment ____ A long wide strip ____ To have someone’s attention so completely they cannot think of anything else ____ Crudely or tastelessly colourful, showy, or elaborate ____ To put the end of an arrow on a bowstring ready to shoot ____ Knobby, rough, and twisted ____ Cunning, crafty, willing to use tricks to achieve a goal ____ To put something off for a later time ____ Not clearly or sharply defined ____ Skillful, clever, or quick ____ To attempt to achieve a goal 13 (Boat Answers) - 19 (Light From Above) Vocabulary Define & Write Choose one word to fill in the chart: My Word Antonym Synonym Definition My Word in a Sentence Vocabulary Matching A. Defer B. Deft C. Dour D. Endeavour E. Garish F. Gnarled G. Indistinct H. Mesmerize I. Nock J. Revel K. Swath L. Wily

1.A group of ________________ vandalized the park last night. 2.The employee was caught trying to ________________ supplies from the office. 3.The fox gave a ______________ grin as it crept towards the chickens. 4.The overcast sky mirrored her _________________ mood as she walked alone in the rain. 5.He agreed with the plan by giving a nod of ______________. 6.The taste of _____________ rose in Edward’s throat as he smelled the rotting food. 7.Melissa’s stomach was _______________ with anxiety as she stepped onto the stage. 8.His slow, shuffling ______________ was a sign of his old age. 9.Fred and Nancy tried more than a hundred different ways to _________________ the code. 10.Her hair was arranged in tiny, _______________ braids that were pinned on top of her head. Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Fill in the blanks by choosing a word from the word bank. sullen, decipher, churning, gait, intricate, bile, assent, pilfer, hooligan, sly True or False? 1.Smalls is Uncle Wilfred’s adopted son. 2.Uncle Wilfred met both Heather and Picket when they were very young. 3.Emma is a doctor. 4.There were mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots in the soup the rabbits ate in the Savory Den. 5.A rabbit named Lighthall painted the picture that reminded Heather of the one in their home. 6.Picket was given plain wooden crutches. 7.There is always mist and clouds at the top of the mountain. T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F

What does the word recesses mean, as it is used in chapter 17? A) An indentation or alcove in a wall B) The time of day students go outside to play C) A break in the proceedings of a court or parliament D) To attach a light inside a wall so that it does not hang out beneath What does the word imposing mean, as it is used in chapter 17? A) To put a rule or restriction in place B) Impressive or intimidating in size and bearing C) Forcing something to happen or to be accepted D) Taking advantage of someone’s kindness or commitment What does the word relish mean, as it is used in chapter 19? A) An especially pleasing flavour B) A type of condiment, usually sweet, that is added to food C) To enjoy or delight in something, to eat or drink with pleasure D) A type of creature who enjoys flavourful food Multiple Choice What does the word fetching mean, as it is used in chapter 17? A) To play with a dog B) Attractive or appealing C) To go get something and bring it back D) To heave a sigh Homonyms are words that are spelled the same way, but mean different things. Use the context in the story to figure out which definition is being used. Support Your Answer - Quote Question Is Smalls upset that Picket is angry at him? Support your answer with a quote. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

1) Why did many rabbits, including Heather and Picket’s parents, leave the Great Woods? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) What part of Uncle Wilfred’s instructions did Picket not follow that led to him breaking his foot? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) Why does Lord Rake need to give permission for the rabbits to enter the cave? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Figurative Language Find two examples of alliteration used in descriptions. Include the quotes and page numbers. (Hint: look at Uncle Wilfred’s description of the Great Woods in chapter 13, the landscape Picket was carried through in chapter 16, and the description of Picket’s crutches in chapter 18)

4) What is the Law of Initiates that Lord Rake talks about? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5) What makes the caves in Cloud Mountain different from the ones in Seven Mounds? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Why is the Savory Den the first thing visitors come to at the entrance to Cloud Mountain? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions In chapter 15 when Uncle Wilfred discovers Picket’s broken foot, he says something about a picnic. Find that line and figure out its meaning. You may want to use an idiom dictionary, which can also be found on the Internet. Figurative Language

In chapter 19, Gort talks about oversalination. Have you ever eaten something that was too salty? What did it taste like? What about something that isn’t salty enough? Which one is worse: something that is too salty, or something that is not salty enough? Text to self _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Draw Draw your favourite character or scene.

Name of the Character: Heather List this character’s strengths and weaknesses. Getting to know the character In a short paragraph, describe this character using character traits (physical and personality). STRENGTHSWEAKNESSESDoes this character remind you of any other literary character or someone in your own life? Explain.Draw a portrait of the character.

Lanky Converge Volatile 20 (Mysteries on the Mend) - 25 (The Third Door) Vocabulary Define & Write Choose one word to fill in the chart: My Word Antonym Synonym Definition My Word in a Sentence Vocabulary Matching A. Statuary B. Tranquility C. Warily D. Dingy E. Hoist F. Taut G. Grotesque H. Hewn I. Esteemed J. Malformed K. Deign ____ To lift or raise something ____ To do something that you believe you are too good for ____ Something that is formed or developed in an improper or distorted way ____ Something that has been chopped or cut with a tool like an axe or a chisel ____ Doing something in a cautious or careful way ____ Dirty, dull, or shabby ____ Highly respected and admired ____ A group of statues; something that is related to or suitable for statues ____ Extremely ugly, distorted, or unnatural ____ Pulled tight or tense ____ A state of calm, peace, and quiet

1.The knight removed his heavy armor and slipped into a comfortable ________________ for the evening meal. 2.He was _________________ when he tripped while he was walking onto the stage in front of the whole school. 3.The cave had a _________________ of tunnels that twisted and turned and seemed to go on forever. 4.She was nervous because the _________________ warned of danger coming soon. 5.The king’s __________________ made life difficult for many people in the country. 6.The ball flew in an __________________ through the sky before landing in the grass. 7.The castle walls were thick and ___________________ to attackers. 8.His ________________ attitude made it hard to become his friend. 9.The king was sent into _________________ after losing the war. Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Fill in the blanks by choosing a word from the word bank. aloof prophecy exile impenetrable labyrinth tunic tyranny arc mortified True or False? 1.Emma gives Picket the nickname Shuffler. 2.Only Artisans are allowed in Lighthall. 3.Eefaw Potter stays very clean when he works. 4.Heather is very excited about the idea of joining the storyguild. 5.Some people in the mountain don’t like Heather and Picket because they don’t trust their uncle. 6.Picket shattered both of his crutches when he banged them against a door. T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F

The room in the garden made out of multicolored glass is called Lighthall. How many sides does Lighthall have? A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 3 What is inside the heavily guarded barrel in the round hallway? A) Pickled herring B) Blastpowder C) Gold and jewels D) Water Where does Kyle believe King Jupiter’s heir is? A) The Mended Wood B) He doesn’t know C) The mysterious land of Terralain D) A labyrinth called the Deep Belows Multiple Choice Where did Smalls get cut by Helmer’s bird? A) On both feet B) On his back C) Across his face D) On his arm What did Heather walk through behind the third door in Hallway Round before she came to the long mossy porch? A) A long stone corridor and a short flight of stairs B) A stone stairway that went up six flights C) A stone stairway that went down three flights D) A stone stairway that went down seven flights Support Your Answer - Quote Question Are Helmer’s training exercises safe? How do you know? Support your answer with a quote. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

1) Why is the garden called King Whitson’s Garden? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) Who did Kyle get his information about the prince from? Who did he hear about Terralain from? Are these sources very reliable? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) What was Heather’s first impression of Doctor Zeiger? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4) One of Doctor Zeiger’s sayings is about worms and apples. What does he mean when he says that Picket needs a worm cut out? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions

5) Why does the calling ceremony make Emma and the other rabbits happy? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Why does Emma take Heather to meet Maggie? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Draw Draw the setting here.

Sarcasm is when a person says something, but means the opposite. Writers can use sarcasm to show that characters are funny or to make a point. Find one example of sarcasm. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: what does Doctor Zeiger say about feet?) Find one example of a hyperbole. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: look for large number words, such as “thousand” and million”) Figurative Language There are many different types of jobs that the rabbits in Cloud Mountain do, both inside the stone hall and in other areas of the mountain. Which job that has been shown would you want to do? Explain your reasoning. Text to self _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Subtle Restrict Inevitable Onslaught 26 (Bound) - 31 (Jupiter’s Crossing) Vocabulary Define & Write Choose one word to fill in the chart: My Word Antonym Synonym Definition My Word in a Sentence Vocabulary Matching A. Glazier B. Strife C. Stewardship D. Thwart E. Burnish F. Emblem G. Haggard H. Blunder I. Albeit J. Feign K. Pensive L. Wary ____ To put on a show of an emotion, to pretend. ____ Prevent someone from accomplishing something. ____ Thinking deeply or seriously, often with a serious expression on your face. ____ Looking exhausted or unwell. ____ To polish something (especially metal) by rubbing it. ____ Angry or bitter disagreement, conflict. ____ Being cautious; not completely trusting someone or something. ____ The job of supervising or taking care of something. ____ A conjunction meaning ‘even though; or ‘although’. ____ An object that is used to represent a person, group, or idea. ____ A person who fits glass into windows and doors. ____ To act or speak clumsily.

1.The rebels were _________________ after the failed uprising. 2.The monk lived a __________________ life in the mountains, away from all other people. 3.His emotions were in ________________ as he was torn between anger and sadness. 4.The soldiers braced themselves for the __________________ attack. 5.The children got in trouble, because they _________________ each other with snowballs during recess. 6.The wild horse was finally ________________ after hours of effort by the cowboy. 7.The gently sound of waves adds a sense of __________________ to the beach. 8.An intricate pattern was __________________ into the wood on the massive dining table. Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Fill in the blanks by choosing a word from the word bank. inset, imminent, serenity, pelted, imprisoned, solitary, subdued, turmoil True or False? 1.Picket became Maggie’s apprentice. 2.Picket went to the garden hoping to find Heyward. 3.Rabbits seem to get last names based on their calling or where they are from. 4.Jupiter’s heir is fighting against the rest of Jupiter’s sons in the Great Wood. 5.Heather has to wait several months to join the healers, even though she wants to start at once. 6.Jupiter’s older brother wanted to revolt against Jupiter before he even became king. 7.Lord Rake believes that Uncle Wilfred feels too much guilt for what his brother did. 8.The Green Ember is still in the crown in the final window. T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F

How many windows will Lighthall have when it is finished? A) 10 B) 9 C) 12 D) 8 How is Garten Longtreader related to Heather and Picket? A) He is their father and Uncle Wilfred’s oldest brother. B) He is their father. C) He is their father and Uncle Wilfred’s younger brother. D) He is their cousin, Uncle WIlfred’s son. Did Picket enjoy his first day training with Helmer? A) He thought it was terrible. B) He was in so much pain, he never wanted to go back again. C) He thought it was wonderful. D) He thought it was helpful to learn, but he didn’t enjoy it. Multiple Choice What does Heather feel when she thinks about joining the storyguild? A) Excitement B) Panic C) Interested D) Angry Which of his children did King Walter Good name as heir? A) His first son B) His second son C) His first daughter D) His third son Support Your Answer - Quote Question What made Helmer change his mind and accept Picket as his apprentice? Support your answer with a quote. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

1) Why does Maggie never spend more than an hour or an hour and a half with anyone? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) Why does Heather tell Kyle that she had breakfast with Jupiter’s heir and went on a tour of Terralain? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) Why does Kyle tell his friends to leave when he talks to Heather at Breakfast? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Figurative Language There is an example of foreshadowing in chapter 26: Helmer tells Picket that his name is also a disgrace, which Picket finds out is true soon after. In this section, there are several mentions of King Jupiter’s sons. Using that information, what do you think is being foreshadowed when Heather notices that the Green Ember is missing from the crown in the last window?

4) What does Helmer mean when he says that everything is a weapon? How does he prove his statement? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5) What happens to show Heather that Mrs. Weaver was right about encouraging Picket to train with Helmer? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6) How did King Good announce that Jupiter would be his heir? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Figurative Language Find one example of a metaphor. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: look at what Helmer says about the nickname Picket gives him).

7) What is the Green Ember? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8) Why was King Jupiter not afraid to die? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Uncle Wilfred believes that no one should trust him because of what his brother did, and that it is right for people to be angry with him, because he didn’t stop it from happening. Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Text to self

Getting to know the character Name of the Character: Pickett In a short paragraph, describe this character using character traits (physical and personality). List this character’s strengths and weaknesses. STRENGTHSWEAKNESSESDoes this character remind you of any other literary character or someone in your own life? Explain.Draw a portrait of the character.

Rueful Cunning Diplomat Resolute 32 (The Rising) - 38 (Breach) Vocabulary Define & Write Choose one word to fill in the chart: My Word Antonym Synonym Definition My Word in a Sentence Vocabulary Matching A. Tempestuous B. Defiance C. Indifference D. Sagacity E. Discomfiture F. Maxim G. Contemptuous H. Controversy I. Tribute ____ A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. ____ A payment made by one leader or ruler to another, usually to show dependence. ____ Having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgements. ____ A lot of disagreement or argument about something. ____ An uncomfortable or embarrassed feeling. ____ Open resistance, bold disobedience. ____ Feeling or expressing deep hatred or disapproval. ____ Involving very strong and intense emotions. ____ Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

1.The knight put on his royal _________________ before mounting his horse. 2.The bottom of the ocean is __________________ with life. 3.The teacher had to ___________________ in the fight to keep the students safe. 4.The doctor’s face looked _____________________ as he delivered the bad news. 5.His broken leg left him __________________ and unable to walk very far. 6.The soldiers stood at the ___________________ of the battle. 7.The cat was ___________________ to pounce on the unsuspecting mouse. Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Fill in the blanks by choosing a word from the word bank. Intervene, Poised, Vanguard, Grim, Livery, Teeming, Hobbled At the beginning of chapter 32, how long has it been since Heather and Picket’s initiation? A) 4 days B) 2 weeks C) 1 week D) A month Who did Lord Frye really see sneaking out at night? A) Smalls B) Kyle C) Heyward D) Picket What does Helmer list as Picket’s weaknesses? Circle all right answers. A) He is afraid of birds. B) He is afraid of the dark. C) He believes that they can win. D) He is afraid of heights. Multiple Choice What is the first thing the rabbit lord with the black star patch does to make Heather think that not everyone is against them? A) He tells her that he supports her and her brother B) He smiles warmly C) He invites them to eat with him D) He holds out his sword to them Who is Smalls going to look for in Exile Glen? A) His father B) His sister C) His whole family. D) His mother What gift did Picket have from Uncle Wilfred? A) A straight steel sword B) A curved sword C) A wooden sword D) A slingshot

True or False? 1.Heather thinks that the storyguild will be amazed by how good her stories are. 2.Heather thinks that if a person who has done bad things changes, they can be trusted again after. 3.Picket is afraid of heights. 4.Maggie gives Picket a lot of advice during his times with her. 5.Helmer will not let Uncle Wilfred, Picket, or Heather be put in prison. 6.Heather is friends with Kyle, but she does not trust him. 7.The crowd at the assembly was excited to greet the soldiers from the Citadel. 8.King Jupiter had time to give the Green Ember to his heir before he died. 9.Smalls is King Jupiter’s true heir. T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F Support Your Answer - Quote Question Would it be a good idea to put Uncle Wilfred on trial like some of the rabbit lords want? Support your answer with a quote. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ T or F T or F T or F

1) Why did Kyle attack the rabbit who was talking to Heather in the Savory Den? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) Why does Helmer believe that the rabbits can’t win? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) Why is Heather mad at Captain Frye when they leave the dining room? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Figurative Language Find one example of foreshadowing. Include the quote and page number. (Hint- what did Lord Frye accuse Picket of doing?)

4) How does Emma know so much about what is going on in the mountain? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5) Why does Maggie insist on using Weaver as her last name? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6) What does Uncle Wilfred think went wrong with his brother Garten? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 7) Why is it so important for Heather and Picket to get to Smalls’ room? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions

Text-to-World Figurative Language At the end of chapter 34, Heather says that everything would be fine if her family was gone, and in chapter 35, Lord Ramnor remarks that it's wonderful that Helmer is training Picket. These are both examples of one of the types of figurative language you have learned in this story. Which type?Foreshadowing Personification Onomatopoeia Alliteration Idiom Sarcasm Hyperbole Metaphor What is a petty king, or a petty kingdom? Why do the rabbits think that Jupiter’s oldest son, Winslow, is as good as a traitor for becoming one?

Maul Hallowed Skirmish 39 (Sundering) - 44 (The Beginning) Vocabulary Define & Write Choose one word to fill in the chart: My Word Antonym Synonym Definition My Word in a Sentence Vocabulary Matching A) Chandler B) Fray C) Hallowed D) Scant E) Hapless F) Din G) Quarry H) Clod I) Harrowing J) Mar ____ A lump of earth or clay. ____ To spoil, ruin, or diminish something. ____ Barely enough. ____ Extremely disturbing or distressing. ____ A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged sound. ____ A battle or fight. ____ A person or thing that is being chased or searched for. ____ Something that is very respected and praised because it is important. ____ A person who makes or sells candles. ____ Having no luck, being unfortunate.

1.I see that you’ve taken the _________________ of drinking my lemonade. 2.The builders used steel beams to ___________________ the building and make it stronger. 3.The rugged __________________ of the mountain made it difficult for the hikers to reach their campsite. 4.The children’s ____________________ of adventure led them deep into the dark and creepy forest. 5.The temperature began to ___________________ as the sun set, making it even more important to find shelter. 6.After hours of physical ____________________, the marathon runner collapsed on her couch for a long nap. Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Fill in the blanks by choosing a word from the word bank. Pursuit, Plummet, Exertion, Liberty, Terrain, Reinforce Heather tells Captain Frye that there is a rabbit inside Uncle Wilfred’s room. Who is she talking about? A) Smalls B) Kyle C) Picket D) Emma Helmer’s real title is: A) Captain Helmer of the King’s Army B) Lord over the Army C) He doesn’t have one D) Lord Captain of the King’s Army What did Picket stop for when he was running towards Jupiter’s Crossing? A) To drink B) Nothing C) To eat D) To catch his breath Multiple Choice Why does Heather hurl rocks down the hill? A) To crush the wolves B) To make a wall between the wolves and the rabbits C) To make a lot of sound and scare the wolves away D) To get the rocks off of rabbits that they have landed on What two birds did Picket fight when he rushed into Jupiter’s Crossing to save Smalls? A) Two vultures B) Two eagles C) A vulture and a hawk D) An eagle and a hawk

1) Why do Heather and Picket have to split up? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) What was Picket good at in their old game of Starseek that would help him now? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) Why is the wounded soldier, Jo Shanks, confused when Heather stops to help him? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4) Why was the crossing dangerous before King Jupiter made it safe? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions

5) How did Picket kill Redeye Garlackson? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6) Around the campfire, Helmer tells Uncle Wilfred that he thinks Heather and Picket can take care of themselves. Why does he think that? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions There are several different types of Irony. Dramatic Irony is when characters in a story don’t know an important piece of information that would change their lives or the plot of the story. Writers use dramatic irony to create a deeper connection between the reader and the story, by allowing the reader to know something that the characters do not. In chapter 41, Picket thinks that something is ironic. How is this an example of dramatic irony? Include a quote and page number. Figurative Language

7) What message is Heather telling the rabbits with the last lines of her story? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8) Why does Picket put on his sword at the end of the book? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehension Questions Heather and Picket’s family, the Longtreaders, have been looked down on for years because of what Garten Longtreader did. How did Picket redeem his family’s name? How did Heather and Uncle Wilfred help to redeem their family’s name? Use a quote to support your answer. Support Your Answer - Quote Question

At the beginning of this story, Heather and Picket’s home is invaded by wolves. At the end of the story, their new home is invaded again. What is different about how they respond the second time? What do Heather and Picket do that shows how they have grown over the course of the story? Answer in a complete paragraph. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ True or False? 1.Picket injured Captain Frye’s arm. 2.Jo Shanks was wearing a tunic from Halfwind Citadel. 3.Heather broke her arm when she leaped at the wolf attacking Helmer. 4.Picket caught up to Smalls before they reached Jupiter’s Crossing. 5.Garten Longtreader ran away after Picket killed Garlackson. 6.Picket and Smalls thought that they could fight the wolves by themselves. 7.After the battle, Heather and Picket sat at the same fire as Prince Jupiter. 8.Uncle Wilfred believes that Lord Morbin already knows about the rabbits in Cloud Mountain. 9.Heather and Picket’s family is most likely alive. T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F T or F Text-to-TEXT T or F T or F T or F

Plot Timeline Add important dates, ages, events, and plot details to this timeline.

Venn Diagram Heather and Pickett react very differently to their new home in Cloud Mountain. Compare and contrast their experiences and growth during this time Heather Similarities Pickett

Reflecting on Characters Dynamic: A main character whose personality permanently changes based on events that happen to him/her. The changes are significant internal decisions and can be good or bad. A dynamic character can also be called a developing character. This character is realistic and believable. Round: A realistic character with complex personality traits. This character is interesting and often has many layers. A round character is considered a main character, and may or may not change throughout the story based on the conflict/s he/she must encounter. A round character is similar to a dynamic character, but doesn’t change as much. Flat/Static: A character for whom not a lot is known. This character generally stays the same throughout the story and only has a couple of personality traits. A flat character doesn’t change or grow throughout the story. This character can be stereotypical. Stock: An easily identifiable and stereotypical character. A stock character doesn’t change/grow throughout the story. An example of a stock character is the stereotypical mean stepmother personality. Reflect on how each character changed/didn’t change throughout the novel. Then, complete each character section. Circle the Type of Character. Explain your Choice. Dynamic Round Flat/Static Stock Dynamic Round Flat/Static Stock Heather Pickett

Reflecting on Characters Circle the Type of Character. Explain your Choice. Dynamic Round Flat/Static Stock Dynamic Round Flat/Static Stock Dynamic Round Flat/Static Stock Dynamic Round Flat/Static Stock Dynamic Round Flat/Static Stock Smalls Uncle Wilfred King Jupiter Morbin Blackhawk Emma

Exploring the Conflict There are 6 common types of story conflict: 1. Person vs Person 2. Person vs Society 3. Person vs Nature 4. Person vs Technology 5. Person vs Self (inner struggle) 6. Person vs Supernatural There are several conflicts that happen in this novel. Fill in the boxes below. Person vs Person Person vs Society Person vs Nature

Reflecting on Themes A theme is a main idea or underlying message that the author wants the reader to learn something from. A theme isn’t usually stated outright, but rather is inferred. It’s the reader’s job to dig deep into the story and find out what the author is trying to say/teach. Novels often have multiple themes. Thinking about the novel you just read, use this mind map to help you find the themes. After you’ve come up with as many main ideas as possible, circle the three most important main ideas. The Novel’s Main Ideas

Reflecting on Themes Using the three most important main ideas, fill in the sentences below: The main idea of _______________________________________ is important because _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ The main idea of _______________________________________ is important because _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ The main idea of _______________________________________ is important because _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ What do you think the author wants us to learn from these themes? 1) 2) 3) How can you apply these themes to your own life? _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

End of Novel Test Vocabulary Create a Sentence (6 marks) Choose 6 words from any Vocabulary Matching throughout this novel study and use them in a sentence. __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

End of Novel Test Answer the following questions using well-developed paragraphs. Remember that a paragraph has at least 5 sentences, including introductory and concluding sentences. Look at the checklist to see how you will be graded. Question #1 Question #2 Does my paragraph have an introductory sentence that introduces my topic/opinion? (1 mark) Does my paragraph have at least 3 body sentences that support my thoughts? (3 marks) Does my paragraph have a concluding sentence that restates my main point? (1 mark) Have I tried my best to use proper grammar and spelling? (1 mark) Have I used an indentation to show the beginning of my paragraph? (1 mark) Question #1: Are there any morals (life lessons) present in this novel? Explain. Text-to-Self (14 marks) __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

End of Novel Test Question #2: Would you recommend this novel to a friend? Why or why not? __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Extra Writing Space:

Answers Prologue - 6 (Red Eye and Smoke) Vocabulary Define: Infamous, Siege Answers will vary. Vocabulary Matching: Ungracefully thin and tall (G) A person who betrays a friend, country, or principle (B) Feeling strained or harassed from having too many demands to respond to (E) Refusing to obey authority (A) Showing a reckless lack of care or attention (F) Something used to attract or tempt someone (D) A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger (C) Vocabulary Fill in the Blank: prim, brooding, guttural, ambassador, oath, ominous, warren, jeer Multiple Choice: The star for Starseek got stuck in: (B) How many warrens did King Jupiter rule when he had been on the throne for five years? (D) How does Heather describe her dreams? (A) Comprehension Questions: 1) In the prologue, why does Fleck not run away with Galt? He believes that running away and abandoning his king and prince would break his oath and cause him to be a traitor. 2) Why does the star getting stuck ruin Heather and Picket’s game? To get it back, they have to go near the East Wood, which their father has warned them about. The maple tree is bent, dangerous, and dying, and they have to climb it to get the star out. 3) Why did King Jupiter decide to focus on diplomacy instead of fighting? King Jupiter became known as a great fighting king. He was sad that he so often had to fight wars to find peace. 4) Why did the old lady tell Father and Mother that they do well? Heather and Picket long for a king like Jupiter Goodson, which shows the old lady that their parents have raised them well. 5) Why does Heather tell Picket to go to the third mound when they are running from the wolves? They found a small crack at the base of the third mound that appeared to lead into a hidden cave. The opening was very small and the wolves would not be able to follow him in. Support Your Answer! Quote Question: How does Heather feel about her brother Picket? Use a quote to support your answer. Heather loves her brother and does her best to keep him safe, by pulling him out of the way of the falling tree limb and by distracting the wolves while he runs away. Quotes will vary. Figurative Language Section: Find one example of foreshadowing. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: look near the beginning of the chapter The Lady) Answers will vary, but may include references to the lady being followed and wolves being on the hunt. Find one example of personification. Include the quote and page number. Hint: Remember that the main characters are rabbits, not humans. Answers will vary.

Answers True or False? More strangers have been coming to the house since Heather’s youngest brother was born. T Picket was hit by a falling limb of the maple tree. F Heather and Picket heard screams from Elric’s farm. T King Jupiter’s greatest joy was being his father’s true son. T Heather wanted to tell a story to her family after the thunderstorm. F Theorize: Father says that he can’t keep the story of King Jupiter from Heather and Picket any longer. Why do you think this story is so important for them to know? Why does telling it upset Father so much? Answers will vary. 7 (Fateful Decisions) - 12 (Water Issues) Vocabulary Define: Outmaneuver, Diversion, Chirrup Answers will vary. Vocabulary Matching: Triumphant joy and rejoicing, especially at success or victory (I) To break through a wall or barrier (E) A bag that can be carried by a strap (B) A complicated network of passages or paths, a maze (G) Even though, although (H) Part of a circle or curve (D) To climb up or over something (J) Superior and disdainful (F) To be full of sorrow or sadness (C) Hang loosely, droop (A) Vocabulary Fill in the Blank: futile, subtle, whippoorwill, fissure, sparse, lurch, crest Multiple Choice: What is the red-eyed wolf’s real name? (B) The grey rabbit is Heather and Picket’s: (D) What was on the walls of the caves? (A) What did Uncle Wilfred use to break the wall and let the others out? (B) Comprehension Questions: 1) Why did Uncle Wilfred kick Heather’s shoulder? Uncle Wilfred kicked Heather to push her into the hole, where the wolves could not reach her. 2) What does Picket think is the rule for which mounds have entrances? (Think about words you might use in math!) Picket thinks that the odd numbered mounds have entrances and that the even numbered mounds do not. 3) What incorrect assumption did Picket make about Smalls? What is the real truth? Picket assumed that Smalls was about the same age as him. Smalls is actually older than Picket, but he has always been small. 4) Why did Smalls push Picket into the middle tunnel? Picket wasn’t sure which tunnel was the right one, and the things chasing them were getting close. Smalls pushed Picket because they didn’t have enough time to figure it out, and they needed to make a guess.

Answers 5) Why was there a flood near the seventh mound? Uncle Wilfred broke open the wall and let out all the water that had been trapped in the pool. There was enough water to flood the area near the seventh mound and to help the rabbits escape the wolves. Support Your Answer! Quote Question: How did Picket and Smalls know that there were creatures coming after them? Use a quote to support your answer. Picket and Smalls could hear creatures moving and speaking in the tunnels behind them. They heard them get closer as they went on. Quotes will vary. True or False? Rabbits can kick very hard when they need to. T Picket wanted to move on right away, even though Smalls wanted time for Heather to rest. F The entrances at the fifth and seventh mounds were sealed on purpose. T The boat was waiting in the water for the rabbits to take it. F Uncle Wilfred pulled on the anchor three times to break the wall. F The wolf with a red eye is the son of Garlacks, the wolf that King Jupiter fought. T Figurative Language Section: Find one example of onomatopoeia. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: look at what happened to the torches Picket was holding when they got wet) Answers will vary. Research Question: How high can rabbits jump? Is the answer different for different rabbits? Is there anything important to know about how hard rabbits can kick? (Hint: can they hurt themselves if they kick too hard?) Answers will vary. 13 (Boat Answers) - 19 (Light From Above) Vocabulary Define: Garrison, Knoll, Pompous, Dejected, Frock Answers will vary. Vocabulary Matching: Severe, stern, or gloomy in appearance. (C) Lively and noisy enjoyment. (J) A long wide strip. (K) To have someone’s attention so completely they cannot think of anything else. (H) Crudely or tastelessly colourful, showy, or elaborate. (E) To put the end of an arrow on a bowstring ready to shoot. (I) Knobby, rough, and twisted. (F) Cunning, crafty, willing to use tricks to achieve a goal. (L) To put something off for a later time. (A) Not clearly or sharply defined. (G) Skillful, clever, or quick. (B) To attempt to achieve a goal. (D) Vocabulary Fill in the Blank: hooligan, pilfer, sly, sullen, assent, bile, churning, gait, decipher, intricate

Answers Multiple Choice Questions: What does the word recesses mean, as it is used in chapter 17? (A) What does the word relish mean, as it is used in chapter 19? (C) What does the word fetching mean, as it is used in chapter 17? (B) What does the word imposing mean, as it is used in chapter 17? (B) Comprehension Questions: 1) Why did many rabbits, including Heather and Picket’s parents, leave the Great Woods? The Great Woods is a ruin. Many rabbits left to be safer in other parts of the world. 2) What part of Uncle Wilfred’s instructions did Picket not follow that led to him breaking his foot? Uncle WIlfred told them to run hard and focus on the woods. Picket tripped and broke his foot because he didn’t listen and tried to watch Smalls and the wolves while he was running instead. 3) Why does Lord Rake need to give permission for the rabbits to enter the cave? Pacer mentions that there have been betrayals. Lord Rake has to give permission to keep his people safe. 4) What is the Law of Initiates that Lord Rake talks about? The Law of Initiates is a rule in Cloud Mountain. No one is allowed to give outsiders very much information until after a trial period has passed. 5) What makes the caves in Cloud Mountain different from the ones in Seven Mounds? The caves in Cloud Mountain are filled with light, and are clean and lively. The ones in Seven Mounds were full of dirt and decay. 6) Why is the Savory Den the first thing visitors come to at the entrance to Cloud Mountain? The Savory Den is a distraction to help hide everything else in the mountain. It is built on an old salt lick. Support Your Answer! Quote Question: Is Smalls upset that Picket is angry at him? Support your answer with a quote. No. Smalls knows that Picket is really angry about the bad things happening around him. Smalls tells him to stay angry because it is good for him to be angry about those things, even if he is misplacing his anger. Quotes will vary. Figurative Language Section: Find two examples of alliteration used in descriptions. Include the quotes and page numbers. (Hint: look at Uncle Wilfred’s description of the Great Woods in chapter 13, the landscape Picket was carried through in chapter 16, and the description of Picket’s crutches in chapter 18). Answers will vary, but may include “pathetic puppets”, “haunted hollows”, and “whittled wonders”. In chapter 15 when Uncle Wilfred discovers Picket’s broken foot, he says something about a picnic. Find that line and figure out its meaning. You may want to use an idiom dictionary, which can also be found on the Internet. “Life is not a picnic” means that life is often not easy. True or False? Smalls is Uncle Wilfred’s adopted son. T Uncle Wilfred met both Heather and Picket when they were very young. F Emma is a doctor. F There were mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots in the soup the rabbits ate in the Savory Den. T A rabbit named Lighthall painted the picture that reminded Heather of the one in their home. F Picket was given plain wooden crutches. F There is always mist and clouds at the top of the mountain. T Text-to-Self: In chapter 19, Gort talks about oversalination. Have you ever eaten something that was too salty? What did it taste like? What about something that isn’t salty enough? Which one is worse: something that is too salty, or something that is not salty enough? Answers will vary.

Answers 20 (Mysteries on the Mend) - 25 (The Third Door) Vocabulary Define: Lanky, Converge, Volatile Answers will vary. Vocabulary Matching: To lift or raise something. E To do something that you believe you are too good for. K Something that is formed or developed in an improper or distorted way. J Something that has been chopped or cut with a tool like an axe or a chisel. H Doing something in a cautious or careful way. C Dirty, dull, or shabby. D Highly respected and admired. I A group of statues; something that is related to or suitable for statues. A Extremely ugly, distorted, or unnatural. G Pulled tight or tense. F A state of calm, peace, and quiet. B Vocabulary Fill in the Blank: Tunic, mortified, labyrinth, prophecy, tyranny, arc, impenetrable, aloof, exile Multiple Choice Questions: The room in the garden made out of multicolored glass is called Lighthall. How many sides does Lighthall have? (C) Where does Kyle believe King Jupiter’s heir is? (D) Where did Smalls get cut by Helmer’s bird? (A) What is inside the heavily guarded barrel in the round hallway? (B) What did Heather walk through behind the third door in Hallway Round before she came to the long mossy porch? (D) Comprehension Questions: 1) Why is the garden called King Whitson’s Garden? There is a large statue of King Whitson in a wide circular space in the garden. 2) Who did Kyle get his information about the prince from? Who did he hear about Terralain from? Are these sources very reliable? Kyle got information about the prince from someone who knows someone who takes water to the prince. He heard about Terralain because Greggor’s aunt’s friend met someone who saw it one night. No, these sources are not reliable, because they are too vague and disconnected. 3) What was Heather’s first impression of Doctor Zeiger? Heather thought that Doctor Zeiger looked too funny to be taken seriously and that his accent was strange. 4) One of Doctor Zeiger’s sayings is about worms and apples. What does he mean when he says that Picket needs a worm cut out? Doctor Zeiger is talking about Picket’s anger and bad attitude. Picket needs to have his mind healed as well as his body, and to do that, he will need to cut out the worm of discontent that is growing inside his mind. 5) Why does the calling ceremony make Emma and the other rabbits happy? Young rabbits in Cloud Mountain are accepted into their chosen job by the calling ceremony. Seeing one reminds them of their own, and that they belong as a part of their community. 6) Why does Emma take Heather to meet Maggie? Emma calls Maggie O’Sage the wisest woman in the world. She takes Heather there so that Maggie can help her understand the purpose of Cloud Mountain and the rabbits that live in it.

Answers Support Your Answer! Quote Question: Are Helmer’s training exercises safe? How do you know? Support your answer with a quote. No. Helmer set up more “enemies” than he could manage on his own, and put himself and others at risk. Smalls got hurt because of him. Quotes will vary. Figurative Language Section: Find one example of sarcasm. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: what does Doctor Zeiger say about feet?) Answers will vary. Find one example of a hyperbole. Include the quote and page number. (Hint: look for large number words, such as “thousand” and million”) Answers will vary. True or False? Emma gives Picket the nickname Shuffler. T Only Artisans are allowed in Lighthall. T Eefaw Potter stays very clean when he works. F Heather is very excited about the idea of joining the storyguild. F Some people in the mountain don’t like Heather and Picket because they don’t trust their uncle. T Picket shattered both of his crutches when he banged them against a door. F Text-to-World Research Question In the stone hall, Heather and Picket see a barber who is stitching a wound shut on a rabbit. There is another rabbit waiting for him, holding an aching tooth. Why would a barber be stitching wounds and taking care of teeth? Answers will vary. Text-to-Self There are many different types of jobs that the rabbits in Cloud Mountain do, both inside the stone hall and in other areas of the mountain. Which job that has been shown would you want to do? Answers will vary. 26-31 Vocabulary Define: Answers will vary. Vocabulary Matching: To put on a show of an emotion, to pretend. J Prevent someone from accomplishing something. D Thinking deeply or seriously, often with a serious expression on your face. K Looking exhausted or unwell. H To polish something (especially metal) by rubbing it. E Angry or bitter disagreement, conflict. B Being cautious; not completely trusting someone or something. L The job of supervising or taking care of something. C A conjunction meaning ‘even though; or ‘although’. I An object that is used to represent a person, group, or idea. F A person who fits glass into windows and doors. A To act or speak clumsily. H

Answers Vocabulary Fill in the Blank: imprisoned, solitary, turmoil, imminent, pelted, subdued, serenity, inset Multiple Choice Questions: How many windows will Lighthall have when it is finished? (A) What does Heather feel when she thinks about joining the storyguild? (B) Did Picket enjoy his first day training with Helmer? (C) Which of his children did King Walter Good name as heir? (D) How is Garten Longtreader related to Heather and Picket? (A) Comprehension Questions: 1. Why does Maggie never spend more than an hour or an hour and a half with anyone? Everyone wants to stay with Maggie for as long as they can. She only allows people to stay for a little while so that she has time for everyone. 2. Why does Heather tell Kyle that she had breakfast with Jupiter’s heir and went on a tour of Terralain? She wants to point out to Kyle that she knows he tells lies. 3. Why does Kyle tell his friends to leave when he talks to Heather at Breakfast? What he is telling her breaks the law of initiates. He tells his friends to leave so that they don’t hear what he is saying. 4. What does Helmer mean when he says that everything is a weapon? How does he prove his statement? Helmer means that anything can be used as a weapon, even if it is not actually one. He used his fists, feet, his jacket, rocks, and even dirt as a weapon in his fight against Picket. 5. What happened to show Heather that Mrs. Weaver was right about encouraging Picket to train with Helmer? Picket laughed at dinner, and Heather saw that he was acting like he used to again. 6. How did King Good announce that Jupiter would be his heir? King Good called a meeting of the nobility, where he removed the emerald, the symbol of succession, from his crown, and gave it to his third son, Jupiter, as a symbol that he would be the next king. 7. What is the Green Ember? The Green Ember is the green emerald that sits at the center of the king’s crown. It is the largest stone on the crown, and is an ancient symbol of succession for the rabbits of the Great Wood. 8. Why was King Jupiter not afraid to die? He believed that the future would be good, even without him. He told Morbin that even if he burned the Great Wood down, there would be a new world to replace it, because you cannot kill an idea. Support Your Answer! Quote Question: What made Helmer change his mind and accept Picket as his apprentice? Support your answer with a quote. Picket impressed Helmer by telling Lord Rake and Heather that Helmer was helping him learn in order to maintain some of his dignity. Quotes will vary. Figurative Language Section: In this section, there are several mentions of King Jupiter’s sons. Using that information, what do you think is being foreshadowed when Heather notices that the Green Ember is missing from the crown in the last window? Answers will vary. Find one example of a metaphor. Include the quote and page number. (Hint:look at what Helmer says about the nickname Picket gives him) Answers will vary.

Answers True or False? Picket became Maggie’s apprentice. F Picket went to the garden hoping to find Heyward. F Rabbits seem to get last names based on their calling or where they are from. T Jupiter’s heir is fighting against the rest of Jupiter’s sons in the Great Wood. F Heather has to wait several months to join the healers, even though she wants to start at once. T Jupiter’s older brother wanted to revolt against Jupiter before he even became king. T Lord Rake believes that Uncle Wilfred feels too much guilt for what his brother did. T The Green Ember is still in the crown in the final window. F Text-to-Self Opinion Question Uncle Wilfred believes that no one should trust him because of what his brother did, and that it is right for people to be angry with him, because he didn’t stop it from happening. Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Answers will vary. 32 (The Rising) - 38 (Breach) Vocabulary Define: Tunic, Rueful, Cunning, Diplomat, Resolute Answers will vary. Vocabulary Matching: A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. F A payment made by one leader or ruler to another, usually to show dependence. I Having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgements. D A lot of disagreement or argument about something. H An uncomfortable or embarrassed feeling. E Open resistance, bold disobedience. B Feeling or expressing deep hatred or disapproval. G Involving very strong and intense emotions. A Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. C Vocabulary Fill in the Blank: Livery, Teeming, Intervene, Grim, Hobbled, Vanguard, Poised Multiple Choice Questions: At the beginning of chapter 32, how long has it been since Heather and Picket’s initiation? (C) What gift did Picket have from Uncle Wilfred? (A) What is the first thing the rabbit lord with the black star patch does to make Heather think that not everyone is against them? (B) What does Helmer list as Picket’s weaknesses? Circle all right answers. (A),(C),(D) Who is Smalls going to look for in Exile Glen? (D) Who did Lord Frye really see sneaking out at night? (B) Comprehension Questions: 1. Why did Kyle attack the rabbit who was talking to Heather in the Savory Den? Kyle attacked the rabbit to defend Heather. The rabbit was calling her a traitor and was threatening her.

Answers 2. Why does Helmer believe that the rabbits can’t win? He believes that the odds against them are too great. They aren’t organized enough, don’t have strong enough leaders, and don’t have enough people. And even if they did, he believes that they wouldn’t have any real chance. It is a hopeless fight. 3. Why is Heather mad at Captain Frye when they leave the dining room? Captain Frye accused Picket of sneaking out at night to tell secrets to wolves, and loudly accused both Heather and Picket of being traitors. He made these accusations loudly in a public place, so that his ideas spread to other people, who also said rude things and made accusations against Heather and Picket, even though they are only children and haven’t done anything wrong. 4. How does Emma know so much about what is going on in the mountain? She can hear Lord Rake’s meetings from the common room of his quarters. She overhears important information. 5. Why does Maggie insist on using Weaver as her last name? It is important to Maggie to keep using the last name of her husband, Edward Weaver, because he was her other half, and she loves him. He sacrificed himself to save her, and so she honours him by using his name. 6. What does Uncle Wilfred think went wrong with his brother Garten? Uncle Wilfred thinks that Garten stopped thinking about what was best for the kingdom and for King Jupiter, and started thinking about himself and how important he was. 7. Why is it so important for Heather and Picket to get to Smalls’ room? Smalls is King Jupiter’s true heir. Heather thinks that the Green Ember might be in his room, and she knows that it is very important to keep it safe. They have to get to his room to get the Green Ember. Support Your Answer! Quote Question: Would it be a good idea to put Uncle Wilfred on trial like some of the rabbit lords want? Support your answer with a quote. Answers will vary, but should address the issues of unity and trust amongst the rabbits. Quotes will vary. Figurative Language Section: Find one example of foreshadowing. Include the quote and page number. (Hint- what did Lord Frye accuse Picket of doing?) Lord Frye accused Picket of going out at night to reveal secrets to the wolves, when it was really Kyle who he saw. Quotes will vary. At the end of chapter 34, Heather says that everything would be fine if her family was gone, and in chapter 35, Lord Ramnor remarks that it's wonderful that Helmer is training Picket. These are both examples of one of the types of figurative language you have learned in this story. Which type? These are both examples of sarcasm. Neither Heather or Lord Ramnor is saying something that they actually believe to be true. True or False? Heather thinks that the storyguild will be amazed by how good her stories are. F Heather thinks that if a person who has done bad things changes, they can be trusted again after. T Picket is afraid of heights. T Maggie gives Picket a lot of advice during his times with her. F Helmer will not let Uncle Wilfred, Picket, or Heather be put in prison. T Heather is friends with Kyle, but she does not trust him. F The crowd at the assembly was excited to greet the soldiers from the Citadel. T King Jupiter had time to give the Green Ember to his heir before he died. T Smalls is King Jupiter’s true heir. T

Answers Text-to-World A petty king is someone who rules a minor kingdom that is under the control of a larger kingdom nearby. Winslow is under the control of Morbin, even if he calls himself a king. 39 (Sundering) - 44 (The Beginning) Vocabulary Define: Maul, Hallowed, Skirmish Answers will vary. Vocabulary Matching: A lump of earth or clay. H To spoil, ruin, or diminish something. J Barely enough. D Extremely disturbing or distressing. I A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged sound. F A battle or fight. B A person or thing that is being chased or searched for. G Something that is very respected and praised because it is important. C A person who makes or sells candles. A Having no luck, being unfortunate. E Vocabulary Fill in the Blank: Liberty, Reinforce, Terrain, Pursuit, Plummet, Exertion Multiple Choice Questions: Heather tells Captain Frye that there is a rabbit inside Uncle Wilfred’s room. Who is she talking about? (B) Why does Heather hurl rocks down the hill? (C) What did Picket stop for when he was running towards Jupiter’s Crossing? (A) What two birds did Picket fight when he rushed into Jupiter’s Crossing to save Smalls? (D) Helmer’s real title is: (D) Comprehension Questions: 1. Why do Heather and Picket have to split up? Heather is going to get Uncle Wilfred and Lord Rake. Picket is going to try to get to Smalls before he reaches Jupiter’s Crossing and is attacked. By splitting up, they have a better chance of helping Smalls. 2. What was Picket good at in their old game of Starseek that would help him now? Picket was good at finding the shortest route and figuring out distances and speeds to get to places quickly. It would help him navigate the unfamiliar way towards Jupiter’s Crossing and find Smalls. 3. Why is the wounded soldier, Jo Shanks, confused when Heather stops to help him? Jo knows that Heather is a Longtreader. He assumes that she and her family are the ones who betrayed the rabbits this time and led the wolves to attack the mountain. He doesn’t understand why someone who betrayed him would stop to help him. 4. Why was the crossing dangerous before King Jupiter made it safe? The crossing is an open gap of land between two forests. The part of it known as Jupiter’s Crossing is the narrowest opening. Because there are no trees for cover, birds and other predators can easily see and catch rabbits who are trying to cross. There is nowhere to hide. 5. How did Picket kill Redeye Garlackson? Picket killed Garlackson by surprising him and his two birds. He jumped on the birds and then fell on top of Garlackson with his sword drawn.

Answers 6. Around the campfire, Helmer tells Uncle Wilfred that he thinks Heather and Picket can take care of themselves. Why does he think that? Heather and Picket were responsible for an amazing victory. Lord Frye had never heard of anything like what Picket did when he defeated Garlackson and the birds. 7. What message is Heather telling the rabbits with the last lines of her story? The last lines of Heather’s story are a message of hope. She is telling rabbits that a new, better world is coming, but that there will be a fight first. They will have to be strong and brave to reach the new world. 8. Why does Picket put on his sword at the end of the book? Picket receives news that his family has been found, and that they are prisoners. He puts on his sword so that he can fight to get them back. Support Your Answer! Quote Question: Heather and Picket’s family, the Longtreaders, have been looked down on for years because of what Garten Longtreader did. How did Picket redeem his family’s name? How did Heather and Uncle Wilfred help to redeem their family’s name? Use a quote to support your answer. Picket redeems his family’s name by fighting the birds and Garlackson to save Smalls. Heather and Uncle WIlfred help to redeem their family name by coming to help. Uncle Wilfred also redeems his name by raising and taking care of Smalls for many years. Quotes will vary. Figurative Language Section: In chapter 41, Picket thinks that something is ironic. How is this an example of dramatic irony? Include a quote and page number. Picket thinks that it is ironic that Uncle Wilfred is taking care of Smalls, because the rabbits who hate his family don’t know that Smalls is Jupiter’s heir. If they knew that Uncle Wilfred was taking care of Jupiter’s heir, they would probably treat his family better. Quotes will vary. True or False? Picket injured Captain Frye’s arm. F Jo Shanks was wearing a tunic from Halfwind Citadel. T Heather broke her arm when she leaped at the wolf attacking Helmer. T Picket caught up to Smalls before they reached Jupiter’s Crossing. F Garten Longtreader ran away after Picket killed Garlackson. T Picket and Smalls thought that they could fight the wolves by themselves. F After the battle, Heather and Picket sat at the same fire as Prince Jupiter. F Uncle Wilfred believes that Lord Morbin already knows about the rabbits in Cloud Mountain. T Heather and Picket’s family is most likely alive. T Text-to-Text At the beginning of this story, Heather and Picket’s home is invaded by wolves. At the end of the story, their new home is invaded again. What is different about how they respond the second time? What do Heather and Picket do that shows how they have grown over the course of the story? Answer in a complete paragraph. Answers will vary.