"silence swoops down over the room like a bird of prey." What figurative language is in use?
onomotopoeia
simile
personification
metaphor
What is "Suquamish?"
A native American tribe in North west
What is a "Western film?"
set in the American west relating to the frontier life
Set in the American past relating to real life events
Set in the American future relating to time travel on a hors
Set in the American present relating to modern times
Where does Seattle, Washington get its name from?
Chief Seattle
Which word has the following definition, " unconvincing, lacking plausibility?"
Flimsy
credible
substantial
likely
What at the end of chapter 3 suggest there is a problem with Amelia and Edie's friendship?
The lack of response on text message and Edie says something was up that Amelia wasn't sharing
How is Serenity's advice and Uncle's Phil's advice to Edie the same?
They want her to be honest about box with her parents
They both tell her to eat more cheese
They tell her to forget about the box
They want her to not tell her parents about the box
Edie's mom states, "The American West has never been an empty wilderness." what does she mean?
There is no place to go in the wilderness
the west is a wild and scary place
emptiness is in the heart
There has always been people in America, Native Americans
Of three people in Edie's life, who wants her to not tell her parents about the box? what does this say about true friendship?
Bruno, a dog is man's best friend
Amelia, true friendship is encouraging honesty
Uncle Phil, true friendship is about honesty
Serenity, true friendship is encouraging honesty
What was the name of the movie Edith had speaking parts in?
When the west was Theirs
When the West met East
When the West was Ours
When the west was Won
How did Edie's mom describe her childhood with other kids?
She was bullied because of her skin color
which definition best fits, "meandering?"
following a narrow path
following a winding path
following a straight path
following a wide path
Why did Edie and her mom get into an argument at the Cinema?
Edie saw a poster with Native and wanted to see that movie
Edie's mom had to go to the bathroom
Edie wanted popcorn and her mom wouldn't buy it
They couldn't decide on which candy to buy
Which sentence is correct?
She painted splotchy
The wall was a solid white splotchy.
Her skin was red and splotchy.
The splotchy skin was
When reading about the birth of Edie's mom in Ch 31, how did you feel? What emotions did you experience
ex: surprise, fear, worry, happiness, concern, sadness
"Smiles aren't beautiful because of teeth. Smiles are beautiful because of a person's spirit." Who says this?
Lisa Miller
Serenity
Edith Grahman
Edie Miller
Look at the picture. What word describes the action being shown?
scruff the boot
kick the boot
scuff the boot
scuffle with boots
What is a bird of prey?
A bird that is being hunted by another animal
A bird that is relgious
A bird that hunts other animals for food
A bird that doesn't lay eggs
True or false, an orphanage is a place where children are sent if they don't have parents to look after them.
True
How would you describe Edie's relationship with Libby?
dependable
loving
accepting
belittling
Why did the government remove Edie's mom from her family and send her to an orphanage?
Edie's mom had a birth defect
Edith had agreed to giving up her baby for adoption
Her mother was unmarried native and uncle had a record
Edith died giving birth
What two things did Edie's parents say were missing from her sketch of the park in Indianola?
The dog and people
The dog and the duck
trash and people
People and trucks
What pet does Uncle Phil have?
a duck
The title of the book, "I can make this promise" suggest someone is making a promise. Who makes the promise? What promise is made?
Edie, Edith wont' be forgotten
When Edie's mom describes meeting her uncle for the first time, what does he do?
He recognises her, hugs her, and welcomes her in
He doesn't know who she is and closes the door on her
He starts to sing and dance in a ritual manner
He yells at her to get off his land
"Its black screen is bloated and curved, and its boxy white backside is propped against a dartboard." What does "bloated" and "boxy" in the sentence mean
distended beyond natural size and box-like
We read, "Edith had found her calling." What does this mean? what might your calling be?
She found her purpose or reason for living.
Use "lush" in a sentence
ex: She glanced around the lush hills across from the lush lawn.
What is the word "regalia?"
distinctive ornate clothing
clothes in tatters
something you wear at a pyjama party
normal every day clothing
Which word means to "imitate a sound or action of another?"
mike
mimic
original
mimik
In Ch 12, Amelia has an idea. What is it?
make the film based on Edith and the letters
make a film about Native American powwow
make a film about them three as friends
make a film about a dog
Go back and read Page 206, when Edie's mom meets her uncle. what word best describes the scene?
frightening
touching and moving
emotionless
unaffecting
What gift is Edie speaking about in Chapter 32 that she had never thought about before?
a hug with her family
What situation would be best described as "cutthroat?"
Playing Minecraft on Nintendo Switch
playing legos with friends
buying a baguette on Tuesday morning
the film industry and Hollywood
What is pre-GPS?
A time before maps
time before navigation systems
A time before the compass
A time when people could tell directions
What happened to Edith and Uncle Theo?
They are still alive
They both die young
They live to be very old
They move to Los Angelas and begin a movie career
"Smiles aren't beautiful because of teeth. Smiles are beautiful because of a person's spirit." Why was this spoken in the book? what was the context?
Edie's dad broke a tooth on a bone
Edie thought after the braces she might not smile the same
Edie's mom was worried about her teeth
Uncle Phil's duck smiled at him
Who lived in the Old Man House? What happened to it?
Chief Seattle, it was burned down to create a park
What word means to "pass through gently?"
sink
waft
settle
rush
Which word fits the definition, "A cord or strap worn around the neck, often used with whistles or name tags."
Landyard
Lanyarn
lanrope
Lanyard
what nationality is Edie?
Native American and European
why are the rules different on the reservation? Why could they shoot fireworks?
Reservations have their own set of laws and rules
What is the opposite of the word "flimsy"?
stiff
easily broken
brittle
not hard
Who does Edie confide it about the box she finds in the attic?
Her uncle Phil
What does it mean to have empathy?
Feel and understand what others feel
What car did Edie's dad drive when he met her mom?
Orange BMW
A yellow BMW
Black and silver BMW
cherry red BMW
which word would best describe, "a critical observation?"
glance
peek
scrutiny
scrawny
Why does Edie fear the dentist and the braces?
She thinks she won't be able to eat her favorite food
She is scared it might hurt
She worried people will make fun of her
she thinks the braces will make her different /change her
What does the word "bully " mean?
be kind and helpful
to act like a bull
treat cruelly
generous and giving
Edie is reluctant to draw people. But her dad encourages her with what words? what does he mean?
You weren't good at dogs either but look now; practice makes better
"Vials are filled with ash from Mount St. Helen's eruption, and they look like granulated potions, dark glittering magic." identify the adjectives in the passage.
granulated, dark, glittering
filled, granulated, dark, glittering
filled, granulated, dark
filled, dark, glittering
What is the opposite of the word smirk...!
cheerful!
conceit
self-satisfied
scorn
What is often associated with the word "waft?"
a scent
a manga
a picture
legos
What is uncle Phil's job?
He's a chef
He is a vet and takes care of sick animals
He is a fisherman
He works in ecological restoration
Who can be an orphan?
only people
people or animals
only animals
only native Americans
What is a Native American reservation?
A place set apart for Native Americans to live and practice their way of life
What is the matching definition of "perilously?"
full of danger
full of harmony
full of ease
full of peace and calm
The title of Chapter three is "War zone." What is the war zone?
A messy bedroom
A battle being fought between the US Government and Natives
fireworks shooting off over the field
people shooting at people with guns
"Her words spear through me." Change this sentences into a simile
Her words were like a spear that went though me
The words went splat against my ears as the spear zoomed off
She took the spear in the chest
Her spear spoke to me with words
What happens in Edie'a attic that changes her life?
She finds a box with letters from Edith
Her friends get lost and can't find their way out
She is scared by a mouse
She trips and breaks her leg
Where did Edie meet Amelia for the first time?
at the park
on the playground
at a powwow
at the orphanage
What was meaningful in the first time Edie met Rodger?
She liked his smile
It was her first kiss
It was the first time she saw a boy
The first time she felt truly recognized by someone
"Between the 1940s and 1970s, about 1/3 of Native children were separated from their families." what foreshadowed this in chapter 2?
The lost dog, Bruno
The boy that disappears
Th woman wearing the shirt "Find our missing girls"
Edie goes missing
Which words means, "irregular heart beat and rhythm?"
arrhythmia
a rhythm
my rhythm
off-beat
Which word is similar to "splotchy?"
dotted
unspotted
solid
striped
In ch 26, the word "powwow" is mentioned. What does it mean in this context?
a talk or chat
a festive gathering with dancing and rituals
a meet up at a local pub
haning out with classmates
Where did Edie's parents meet?
coffee shop
Starbucks in St Germain en laye
The local KFC
Thai food restaurant on campus
Who is the author of the book?
Christine Night
Christine Day
Christine Evening
Christine Morning
What are Edie's parents' names?
Lisa and Donnie
Donnie and Edith
Lisa and Phil
Lisa and WIlliam