Storm Runner Chapters 1-5 Check Point

The setting of the The Storm Runner during Chapters 1-5 can best be described as:

• The rainforest in the Yuccatan Peninsual

• Near a volcano in the desert of New Mexico

• On the coast, near the Pacific Ocean in California

• In Canton, Ohio and he attends Glenwood.

How is Zane Obispo similar to Percy Jackson?

• Both boys live with their dad's but do not have a mother.

• Both boys have many friends in school.

• Both boys attend the school, The Holy Ghost

• They both have a disability that they are trying to overcome.

What trait best describe Zane Obispo, the main character?

• Outgoing and friendly. Excited to attend a new school.

• Terrified of being around other kids and his mother.

• Angry, mean and hurts animals.

• Sticks up for himself and doesn't like being picked on. Prefers being with adults as opposed to kids his age.

What culture is being represented in the first few chapters of the book? (Hint: Think of the book Zane recieved from his mother as a birthday gift!)

• The Aztec Culture

• The Ancient Mayan Culture

• The Ancient Greek Culture

• The Ancient Egyptian Culture

What big event changed Zane's world and brought danger to his life?

• A demon runner crashed a plane into the volcano.

• The gods sent evil snakes to attack Zane's home.

• Brook's came to help Zane run to safety.

What is the meaning of the word "nawal?:

• Goddess

• shape-shifter

• demon runner

• warrior princess

Identify the correct description of the character Rosie:

• Zane's best friend, who he met at Holy Ghost Private School

• Zane's 3-legged dog and close companion

• A psychic who can see the future

• The neighbor man who grew unusual varieties of hot peppers in his garden.

Identify a unique characteristic of Mrs. Cab:

• she is blind

• she has a crush on Mr. O

• she walks with a cane

• she speaks Spanish

According to Zane, what happened to his father?

• He was lost at sea when he was fighting in the war.

• He took a job in another state

• He died when Zane was 4 years old

• He left Zane when he was little. But his mom thinks his father is "dreamy!"

What physical disability does Zane have?

• He is blind and cannot see.

• His right leg is shorter than his left leg.

• He cannot walk and is in a wheelchair.

• He only has one hand.