House of the Scorpion ch 6-12

How does the comparison in this sentence help you understand Matt’s feelings? “He forced his trembling legs to follow her to a part of the house as different from his old prison as the sun was from a candle” (53).

• It shows Matt’s bravery.

• It shows Matt’s fear and hesitation.

• It shows Matt is angry.

• It shows Matt’s excitement.

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How would you describe Willum, the doctor?

• Kind and caring

• Mean and dishonest

• Hardworking and friendly

• Confused and unsure

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On page 56, what is ironic about how Rosa acts toward the doctor?

• Rosa behaves like an animal but keeps calling Matt an animal.

• Rosa is kind to Matt but mean to the doctor.

• Rosa is helpful and polite to the doctor.

• Rosa admits she was wrong about Matt.

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How would you describe the teacher?

• Friendly and kind

• Robotic and unaware of feelings

• Angry and impatient

• Excited and energetic

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How does Matt feel about being outside?

• He is scared of the outdoors.

• He loves it and feels “wildly excited”

• He feels nervous and unsure.

• He misses being inside.

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How would you describe Tam Lin?

• A kind and strong protector

• A mean and selfish person

• A quiet and shy man

• A nervous and weak character

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What is an Eejit?

• A person or animal with a chip in its brain.

• A very intelligent person.

• A robot that looks like a human.

• A type of pet that Matt owns.

Why does Matt play piano so well, according to Tam Lin? “Music has to be in the head first” (90).

• He has a special piano that helps him play.

• He practices a lot, even though he is blind.

• He loves music and has it in his heart.

• He uses a chip in his brain to help him.

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What is ironic about Matt’s and Tom’s feelings during the Furball incident?

• Matt feels guilty, but Tom doesn’t care.

• Matt feels proud, but Tom feels ashamed.

• Matt doesn’t care, but Tom tries to help Furball.

• Matt feels justified, but Tom feels guilty.

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What does the author want readers to understand from this sentence? “I imagine they hoped to see me in my grave by now, but no such luck” (p. 99).

• The speaker feels triumphant over those who wanted him gone.

• The speaker is upset about others’ ill wishes.

• The speaker is indifferent to others’ feelings.

• The speaker wants to scare their enemies.

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