The Witches Roadl Dahl Chapter 8 -13

What event occurs in Chapter 8 of The Witches?

• The witches decide to give up their plan and leave the town

• The Grand High Witch's plan to turn all the children into mice is revealed.

• The children discover a way to reverse the spell and turn back into humans

• The Grand High Witch reveals her true identity as a human

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Define the vocabulary word 'malevolent' as used in Chapter 9.

• Having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• Friendly and generous

• Eager to help others

• Kind and compassionate

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main event in Chapter 10 of The Witches?

• The boy winning a prize at a magic show

• The boy discovering a secret room in the hotel

• The Grand High Witch turning the boy into a mouse

• The witches casting a spell on the boy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Explain the meaning of the vocabulary word 'perplexed' as used in Chapter 11.

• angry or frustrated

• happy or joyful

• clear or certain

• confused or puzzled

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What event takes place in Chapter 12 of The Witches?

• The children discover a way to reverse the spell and turn back into humans

• The witches decide to give up their plan and leave the town

• The Grand High Witch reveals her true identity and turns into a mouse

• The Grand High Witch's plan to turn all the children into mice is revealed.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Define the vocabulary word 'ominous' as used in Chapter 13.

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• describing something as funny or lighthearted

• referring to something that has already happened

• giving the impression that something good or pleasant is going to happen

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the turning point event in Chapter 8?

• The arrival of the Grand High Witch's sister to help with the plan

• The discovery of a secret potion to turn the witches into mice

• The Grand High Witch's plan to turn all the children into mice.

• The children's plan to escape from the hotel and avoid being turned into mice

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of the vocabulary word 'furtively' in Chapter 9?

• To describe cautious and careful behavior

• To describe secretive and sneaky behavior

• To describe open and honest behavior

• To describe friendly and outgoing behavior

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What event leads to the climax in Chapter 11?

• The main character discovering a hidden treasure

• The witches turning the main character into a mouse

• The main character finding a magical potion

• The main character befriending a talking cat

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the vocabulary word 'apprehensive' relate to the events in Chapter 13?

• The main character feels excited and happy about what might happen next.

• The main character feels bored and uninterested in what might happen next.

• The main character feels calm and relaxed about what might happen next.

• The main character feels anxious and fearful about what might happen next.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4