Chapter 1-8 Miss Peregrine

What sparks Jacob’s interest in his grandfather’s past?

• A letter from Miss Peregrine

• A family secret revealed by his father

• Strange stories his grandfather used to tell

• A mysterious photograph

Where does Jacob’s grandfather live before moving to Florida and before going to live with Miss Peregrine?

• Wales

• Poland

• England

• Germany

In chapter 1, what does Jacob witness in the woods that makes him question reality?

• A monstrous creature that he believes attacked his grandfather

• A group of children disappearing into thin air

• A ghost speaking to him

• Medusa

What is the significance of the island, Cairnholm, that Jacob visits?

• It’s where his grandfather once lived

• It’s a secret military base

• It holds treasure hidden by Jacob’s grandfather

• It’s home to people with supernatural powers

The novel is written in first-person perspective from Jacob’s point of view. How does this narrative choice affect the reader’s experience?

• It makes the story feel more detached and objective

• It limits the information to only Jacob’s knowledge and emotions

• It allows multiple perspectives to be explored equally

• It creates dramatic irony by revealing information Jacob doesn’t know

Analyze the following quote: "I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was." What literary device is being used here?

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Hyperbole

• Simile

In Chapter 5, Jacob describes the house as follows: "The house was a lifeless husk, its windows vacant and staring, a skeleton of blackened beams and chimney stacks." What is the author conveying through this description?

• The house is mysterious but welcoming

• The house is a living entity with a mind of its own

• The house is abandoned and eerie, reinforcing the novel’s gothic atmosphere

• The house has been recently renovated and restored

In Chapter 8, Miss Peregrine tells Jacob: "You mustn’t judge us too harshly. Peculiarity is not a choice." What theme does this reinforce?

• The idea that destiny is predetermined

• The struggle of outsiders to find acceptance

• The dangers of unchecked power

• The importance of wealth and status

The story frequently uses photographs to enhance the plot. How do these images contribute to the novel’s structure?

• They serve as visual evidence to support the reality of the peculiar world

• They distract from the main narrative and confuse the reader

• They serve as unrelated historical artifacts with no connection to the plot

• They replace character development by showing rather than telling

What is the meaning of bog in the sentence: "Jacob’s boots sank into the thick, wet bog as he approached the ruins."

• A dry desert landscape

• A muddy, swampy area

• A rocky hillside

• A frozen tundra