ALWTW Ch. 15-16

“Once the plane was safely aloft, Salva stared at the scene outside the small window.” What does aloft mean on pg. 93 in paragraph 1?

• overhead

• grounded

• gated

• around

“Salva said ‘Hello’ and ‘Thank you’ many times, for in his fatigue and confusion, these were the only words he felt sure about.” What does fatigue mean on pg. 95 in paragraph 3?

• worry

• warmth

• tiredness

• traume

Which detail from the text offered the best clue to determine the meaning of fatigue?

• The journey was a long one, requiring three planes and a lot of travel.

• The family had new clothes for Salva when he arrived in Rochester.

• Salva saw more people different than himself for the first time in his life.

• Riding in a plane was brand new for Salva and he compared it to a bird.

“The frigid air hit Salva’s face like a slap.” What does frigid mean in the last line on pg. 95?

• warm

• freezing

• misty

• polluted

Why was “The Lost Boys” a good name for the group Salva led?

• They couldn't find Kenya for 1.5 years.

• They couldn't find a place they belonged.

• They had no families left after the war.

• They don't want to grow up like Peter Pan.

“The clinic where his father was recovering was in a remote part of southern Sudan.” What does remote mean in the last line on pg. 100?

• friendly

• crowded

• lonely

• public

“At times, Salva felt almost frantic at the delays and frustrations.” What does frantic mean in the second paragraph on pg. 101?

• panicked

• thrilled

• tired

• organized

Which evidence from the text offered the best clue to determine the meaning of frantic?

• “Salva immediately began planning…”

• “... all the paperwork was in order.”

• “... delays and frustrations…”

• “... spent hours on the phone…”

“...Salva entered the shanty that served as a recovery room at the makeshift hospital.” What does shanty mean in paragraph 2 on pg. 102?

• mansion

• shack

• camp

• hospital

What is the connotation of "shack"?

(This is not on your reading guide; think about it.)

• Junky or broken

• Wealthy or rich

• Germ-filled or filthy

• Clean or sanitized