Share "A Dangerous Game" (8th gr. passage)
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Define the word "inspected"
to view carefully
"Your security has been cleared"...Why might it be important for someone's security to be cleared before working for a company?
(Teams/SLP judge accuracy)
"Lisa snuck glances at the hall around her..." Why might she have been sneaking glances?
(teams/SLP determine accuracy)
Define the word "expanded" / How did the company expand over the years?
grew; increased in size / It started as an internet company and expanded into electronics, energy production, and many other fields.
Define the word "charismatic" / How might the president, Noel Pizmo, have shown charisma?
appealing / (Teams/SLP judge accuracy)
Define or give a synonym for the word "achievements"
accomplishments
Noel Prizmo was "mysterious". In what way was he mysterious?
He refused to speak to the press or to have his photo taken.
Other than the text stating Lisa was nervous, what evidence showed she was nervous when meeting with Mr. Pizmo?
Her heart rate was speeding up and her hands were growing clammy with sweat.
The word "crisp" is used in two consecutive sentences. Describe the differences in their meanings: "...scientists in crisp white lab coats..." / "With a "crisp" beep, the countdown reached zero.
fresh; not soft (to the touch) / firm; loud (sound)
Define the word "unison"
something that occurs at the same time; simultaneous action
Define the word "anticlimactic" ("The scientists' shoulders sagged and a small anticlimactic sigh entered the room."
not reaching the most intense point
Define the word "unfazed" / In what way was Noel Pizmo "unfazed" by the failed experiment?
calm; not upset or worried / (teams/SLP decide)
Define the word "efficient" / In what way were the elevators "efficient"?
performing in the best possible way; competent / Each person wears a device that tells the elevator where you're going
Define the word "uniform" / What did Pizmo mean when he said that Lisa's lie detector results were unusually uniform?
consistent; identical from one moment or place to the next
In the end, we learn that Pizmo knows Lisa is a spy. Why do you think he didn't confront her about it before she left?
(Teams/SLP decide)
Pizmo tells his business partner to "put a tail on" Lisa. What does he mean?
to follow
