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

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What is the significance of Jacob's trip to the island?

Back

Jacob's parents believe that going to the island will help him get closure from Grandpa Portman's death.

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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

Define 'inoculate'.

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What were Grandpa Portman's last words referring to?

Back

They referred to a collection of letters by Emerson.

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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

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Who is the author of '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 the significance of the selected works of Ralph Waldo Emerson for Jacob?

Back

It is the most significant gift Jacob received, as it connects to Grandpa Portman's dying words.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

True or False: Jacob's parents support his trip to the island for personal growth.

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 does the term 'peculiar' imply in the context of the book?

Back

It suggests something unusual or unique, often referring to the children in the story.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

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

Back

He serves as a mentor and a source of mystery, influencing Jacob's journey.

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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 of the book?

Back

The theme of loss and the search for identity.

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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 perception of his grandfather change throughout the early chapters?

Back

Jacob begins to see his grandfather as a complex figure with a mysterious past.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3