Whirligig

In chapter 9, why does Brent want to mount the whirligig on the cove?

• So the winds of the oceans will turn his whirligig while being away from a lot of people

• It is easily accessible to everyone

• It is a serene spot on the Atlantic Coast

• It will be protected from the harsh winter

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the world like?

• a complete mess

• a maze

• a car wreck

• a whirligig

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

True or False. Brent builds the marching band whirligig in Florida (Chapter 7).

• True

• False

What is a whirligig?

• A toy that spins in the wind

• A type of musical instrument

• A traditional dance

• A type of bird

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In the book 'Whirligig', what does the whirligig symbolize?

• Chaos and disorder

• The interconnectedness of life

• A child's innocence

• The passage of time

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is primarily used in the description of the whirligig in the novel?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the main theme explored through the whirligigs in the novel?

• Revenge

• Forgiveness and redemption

• Love and friendship

• Courage and bravery

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the author use the whirligig to develop Brent's character?

• It shows his artistic talent

• It represents his journey towards self-discovery

• It highlights his mechanical skills

• It symbolizes his rebellious nature

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which chapter in the book 'Whirligig' focuses on the construction of the whirligig in Maine?

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 5

• Chapter 7

• Chapter 9

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What lesson does Brent learn from building the whirligigs?

• The importance of hard work

• The value of solitude

• The impact of actions on others

• The joy of creativity

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3