Greenglass House: Ch. 8, Plums

When Mrs. Hereward is insisting that guests' room be checked, what sound calls everyone back to the living room to see the "presents" stacked in the middle of the rag rug?

• the sound of breaking glass

• giggling behind the Christmas tree

• the ringing of Mrs. Pine's collection of silver bells

• Milo's piercing whistle

What was the first name of the Greenglass House that is written in Chinese symbols on Mrs. Hereward's bag?

• Holystone

• Wilforber

• The Pavillion

• Landsdegown

Why does Mr. Pine go outside to investigate?

• There was a very loud noise.

• a sudden view of the ghost who then receded into the trees

• a bright flash of light outside, near the edge of the trees

• Mr. Gowervine was suddenly missing.

Who joined Milo and Mr. Pine in their search outside?

• Clem

• Owen

• Mrs. Pine

• Georgie

• Mr. Vinge

Write one of the similes found on p. 187. (Remember, a simile is comparison of two things, usually using the words "like" or "as.")

Which two guests know the mysterious new guest who arrived at Greenglass House? (Choose two.)

• Georgie

• Clem

• Mrs. Hereward

• Dr. Gowervine

• Mr. Vinge

Describe the condition of the man Georgie and Milo encountered in the snow.

How did the man just arrive at the edge of the woods?

• He took the secret underground train.

• He walked up the cliffside stairs.

• He walked in the snow all the way up the road.

• He arrived at the dock on the river days ago and had been hiding in one of the outbuildings.

What is the name of the new guest who was found in the snow?

• Oliver

• Omar

• Orlando

• Owen

What happened when Clem first saw who the frozen guest was?