7th Grade "Three Skeleton Key"

Front

What feeling does a reader experience in a suspenseful story?

Back

Anxious curiosity.

Front

Why is it unusual for lighthouse keepers to see ships in their waters?

Back

The waters are treacherous.

Front

What does the word 'derisive' mean?

Back

Scornful and ridiculing.

Front

What is the main conflict in 'Three Skeleton Key'?

Back

The lighthouse keepers vs. the rats.

Front

What does the word 'edible' mean?

Back

Fit to be eaten.

Front

What is suspense in literature?

Back

A feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next.

Front

What role do the lighthouse keepers play in the story?

Back

They are responsible for maintaining the lighthouse and ensuring the safety of passing ships.

Front

What is a key theme in 'Three Skeleton Key'?

Back

Survival against overwhelming odds.

Front

How do the rats symbolize danger in the story?

Back

They represent an uncontrollable threat to the lighthouse keepers' safety.

Front

What is the setting of 'Three Skeleton Key'?

Back

A remote lighthouse on a small island.