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Section Vocabulary
                scheme
                hamper
                slumped
                monstrosity
                encyclopedia
                pavilion
                ancient
                rafter
                incoherent
                fumigate
               rotunda
               iridescent
               entomologist
               arthropod
               specimen
               exotic
               topple
               distinctive
               crescendo

Reproducible Vocabulary list
Comprehension Questions
Questions for Chapter 13-17

These questions can be printed out for use as a written activity, or used for Think-Pair-Share activities - also known as Buddy Talk.

Chapter 13: Franklin

1.  Have you ever tried to pull a prank on a brother, sister
     or a friend?
     Did it go better than Franklin's did?
      ____________________________________
      ____________________________________
     

Chapter 14:  Ashley

1.   In this chapter, there are several things we learn
      for the first time in the story. Name 3 of them.
      _____________________________________
      _____________________________________
      _____________________________________

Chapter 15:  The Museum

1.  Explain how Ashley and Franklin's feelings about insects
     are similar and how they are different.
     ______________________________________
     ______________________________________
     ______________________________________
     ______________________________________

2. There are many types of museums. Maybe you have
     visited some. Name some of the different types of museums
     you have heard about or visited.
     _______________________________________
     _______________________________________
     _______________________________________

Chapter 16:  The Entomologist

1.  What evidence from the conversation between Dr. Botner
      and Ashley suggests that the doctor does not believe
      Ashley's story? What evidence suggests that he does?
      ______________________________________
      ______________________________________
      ______________________________________
      ______________________________________

2.  What do you think the appearance of the Luna moths
      symbolizes in this part of the story?
     ______________________________________
     ______________________________________
     ______________________________________
     ______________________________________

Chapter 17:  Escape to Meadowfield

1.  Goliath apparently escaped from a clear box before
     Franklin found him in Cotter's Field. What do you think
     the clear box might be?
     ______________________________________


reproducible questions chapters 13-17
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