Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Prologue-Ch.3

Front

What point of view does the author use to tell the story?

Back

1st person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does 'inoculate' mean?

Back

Immunize (someone) against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccine into the body.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Who wrote 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'?

Back

Ransom Riggs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is Jacob's Dad's profession?

Back

Ornithologist

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

True or False: Jacob's parents allow him to go to the island for the summer because they believe that it will help him get closure from Grandpa Portman's death.

Back

True

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the island in the story?

Back

The island serves as a setting for Jacob's journey of discovery and understanding of his grandfather's past.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Define 'peculiar' as used in the title of the book.

Back

Strange or unusual; different from what is normal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What role does Grandpa Portman play in Jacob's life?

Back

He is a significant figure whose mysterious past influences Jacob's quest.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the main theme introduced in the prologue?

Back

The theme of memory and the impact of the past on the present.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Jacob's relationship with his grandfather shape his character?

Back

It instills a sense of curiosity and a desire to uncover the truth.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3