Chrysalids Chapter 5

In Chapter 5, who do David and Sophie meet while playing at the stream?

• Joseph Strorm

• John Ervin, a boy around David's age

• Alan Ervin, a boy 2 years older than David

• Angus Morton

Why is Alan's mere presence a threat?

• He is an unkind boy and a known bully in the village.

• He is a snitch.

• It is not safe for Sophie to be around others.

• His parents do not like the Wenders and the Strorms.

How does Alan learn of Sophie's difference?

• He sees her foot with six toes.

• He sees a wet footprint with six toes.

• She kicks him in defense and he sees her six toes.

On pg 46, the Wenders discuss leaving their home. Mrs Wender says it will take her 'not long' to get ready as she has 'kept things nearly ready, always.'

What is memorable to you about this line and why?

Regarding David, why does Mrs Wender say "That awful father! I'm afraid for him' (pg 47)

• She knows that Joseph will punish David heavily for helping to hide Sophie.

• She knows that Joseph will punish David for his own blasphemy, telepathy.

• She knows that Joseph will punish David heavily for fighting with Alan and almost killing him.

We learn here that David's telepathy also allows him to catch what others (like Mrs Wender) are thinking even though they are not telepaths.

What did David learn from Mrs Wender through his telepathy?

• How she felt

• Where the family was going to after fleeing Waknuk.

• Her hatred for Joseph Strorm.

• How she genuinely wished David could go with them

Sophie gives David ___ before leaving.

What does Joseph try to take to use to hit David with?

• The Bible

• The inspector's whip

• The inspector's belt

• A plank of wood