The Old Willis Place

Based on the following, "Georgie didn't laugh. His face solemn, he gazed past me, across the brown fields..." which is the best meaning of the word solemn?

• serious

• cheerful

• thoughtless

• none of the above

Make a prediction about what you think might happen next? Why do you think so?

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Use the following excerpt, "Undeterred by cobwebs and filth and the rustle of mice...she opened cupboards and investigated..."

Determine the best meaning of Undeterred.

• not stopped by

• encouraged by

• scared by

• none of the above

Discuss some of the major events from today's reading.

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What is the main theme of 'The Old Willis Place'?

• Friendship and loyalty

• Mystery and suspense

• Love and betrayal

• Adventure and discovery

Who is the author of 'The Old Willis Place'?

• Mary Downing Hahn

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

• Suzanne Collins

Which character in 'The Old Willis Place' is a ghost?

• Diana

• Lissa

• Georgie

• Mr. Willis

What is the setting of 'The Old Willis Place'?

• A haunted mansion

• A bustling city

• A deserted island

• A small village

What genre does 'The Old Willis Place' belong to?

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Horror

• Mystery

In 'The Old Willis Place', what is the relationship between Diana and Georgie?

• Siblings

• Friends

• Enemies

• Cousins