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Comprehension Questions Week One

This week will be all about comprehension question from your reading. Answer them in complete sentences. 1. How does Madam Lockton demonstrate her own self- centeredness following Lady Seymour’s illness? 2. How does the author contrast the characters of Lady Seymour and Madam Lockton?

1. On page 261 of Chains, Isabel states, “A body does not like being bought and sold like a basket of eggs, even if the person who cracks the shells is kind”. Explain what Isabel means by this statement. 2. Explain how Isabel feels about Lady Seymour’s confession. Dude, it’s reading time! Begin your two column journal. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

1. How does Isabel help Captain Dibdin and Captain Farrar? 2. Knowing the risk involved, would YOU help these men? Explain your line of thinking.

1. What does Isabel discover has really happened to Ruth? 2. How does Isabel learn this? 3. Make a prediction about what you believe Isabel will do with this new information concerning Ruth. Dude, it’s reading time! Begin your two column journal. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

Comprehension Questions Week Two

1. What does Isabel rename herself? 2. How is this naming important? We will visit the Media Center today. Bring ALL books!

1. On page 261 of Chains, Isabel states, “A body does not like being bought and sold like a basket of eggs, even if the person who cracks the shells is kind”. Explain what Isabel means by this statement. Keep your bellwork from last week and add to it! We will visit the Media Center today. Bring ALL books!

1. Why is Isabel conflicted about taking Lady Seymour’s money? 2. How does Isabel know that it is okay to take the money? Dude, It’s Reading Time! Begin your two column journal. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

1. What do you think will happen to Lady Seymour after Isabel leaves? Why? 2. Why does Isabel risk her own escape to go to the prison? Explain your answer.

1. How is Isabel able to get Curzon out of the prison? 2. Describe what state Curzon is in. 3. How do Isabel and Curzon escape the city? Dude, it’s reading time! Begin your two column journal. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

1. What is the significance of Isabel’s statement that they have “crossed the River Jordan?” Explain. 2. Predict what Isabel plans to do next. Explain.

1. What do you predict Curzon plans to do next after they escape? Explain. Book Reports Due! Be prepared to turn them in at the START of class. The teacher will call for your report when the bell rings!

1. Chains has a sequel, Forge. What do you think will happen next (after the escape) to Isabel and Curzon? 2. What thoughts and opinions do you have on freedom after reading Chains? Explain.

1. What thoughts and opinions do you have on loyalty after reading Chains? Explain.