The House of the Scorpion Chapters

Why did Eduardo the scientist NOT blunt the embryo’s intelligence in chapter 1?

• Because it was a clone of El Patron

• Because it was against the law

• Because he didn’t want to

• Because he felt affection for him

Describe Matt's room in the Alacrán house.

What happened to El Patron that disrupted the wedding?

• He fell on the wedding cake.

• He had a heart attack.

• He threw up on the bride.

• He got angry and made a big scene.

• He fell asleep during his toast.

Why are El Patron’s guards looking for Matt?

• They want Matt for a blood transfusion.

• They want Matt to say goodbye to El Patron.

• They want to harvest Matt's organs for El Patron.

• They want to get Matt to safety.

• They want Matt to play the Guitar for EL Patron.

What does El Patron tell his family they must do?

• Mistreat Matt

• Respect Matt

• Exhile Matt

• Adopt Matt

Who is Matt taken to go see in Chapter 6?

• Matteo Alacran

• Celia

• Mr. Alacran

• El Viejo

How does Maria plan to help Matt escape?

• She wants Matt to hide in the secret passages until El Patron dies.

• She wants Matt to cross into the US.

• She wants Matt to cross into Aztlan.

• She wants Matt to pretend to be an eejit servant.

• She wants Matt to hide at the Oasis.

What does Matt reveal to Maria?

• That Maria's father killed Maria's mother.

• That Maria's mother, Esperanza, is still alive in California.

• That El Patron is Maria's real father.

• That McGregor is Maria's real father.

• That Esperanza is a famous circus clown.

Who is the author of House of Scorpion?

• Suzanne Collins

• JK Rowling

• Nancy Farmer

• Sharon Flake

• Hilari Bell

How much should you be reading in your own choice novel (or House of Scorpion) each night in this class?

• Whatever.

• 20-30 seconds

• 20-30 minutes

• 20-30 hours