Exploring Chapter 1 of The House of the Scorpion

What is the setting of Chapter 1?

• A small, quiet town during early morning hours.

• A bustling city at night.

• A crowded marketplace during sunset.

• A deserted island in the afternoon.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the main character introduced in this chapter?

• Supporting Character's Name

• [Main Character's Name]

• Antagonist's Name

• Minor Character's Name

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of the character's name in Chapter 1?

• The name only serves to confuse the reader.

• The name is a random choice by the author.

• The character's name signifies their role and foreshadows their journey.

• The character's name is irrelevant to the plot.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe the relationship between the main character and the other characters introduced.

• The main character has a multifaceted relationship with the other characters, involving mentorship, rivalry, and romance.

• The main character only shares a professional relationship with the other characters.

• The main character has a purely antagonistic relationship with all other characters.

• The main character is completely isolated from the other characters with no interactions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What themes are hinted at in the first chapter?

• Adventure, exploration, discovery

• Joy, happiness, fulfillment

• Isolation, identity, struggle for understanding

• Community, belonging, acceptance

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the author establish the mood in Chapter 1?

• The mood is conveyed by the author's personal anecdotes.

• The mood is established through dialogue and character interactions.

• The mood is set by the historical context of the story.

• The mood is established through descriptive language and vivid imagery.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What key event occurs that sets the stage for the story?

• The protagonist discovers a hidden artifact.

• A natural disaster strikes the town.

• The protagonist meets a mysterious stranger.

• The protagonist receives a letter from a long-lost friend.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify a piece of vocabulary that is important in this chapter and explain its meaning.

• tenacity

• vulnerability

• adaptability

• resilience

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What questions does the main character have about their identity?

• The main character is confident in their identity.

• The main character has no interest in their past.

• The main character questions their origins, cultural background, and societal identity.

• The main character believes they are from another planet.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the chapter foreshadow future events in the story?

• The chapter reveals the main theme of the story.

• The chapter focuses solely on the setting without any hints.

• The chapter foreshadows future events through symbolism and character dialogue.

• The chapter provides a detailed backstory of the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9