Questions for Chapter Seventeen and Chapter Eighteen

1. Hannah checks on the defenders' families in the next room because:

• She is checking to see if the families are still safe.

• She is looking for someone.

• She is delivering a message.

• She is preparing food for them.

What does Jackie find inside the trunk? Whose name is on it?

• A diary with Jackie's name

• A map with Sam's name

• A letter with D. Barrington written on the bottom.

• A photo album with Sam's name

What two things does Nick find in his pocket?

• A car from the cereal box and the small figure of the Alamo.

• A letter and a photograph

• A watch and a ticket

• A pen and a notebook

Describe the danger Hannah, Nick, and Jackie face.

• They are lost in a forest.

• They are being chased by a wild animal.

• Mexican soldiers come though the doorway carrying muskets.

• They are caught in a storm.

What does Mr. Barrington's classroom look like after Hannah returns to it?

• It is neat and organized.

• It is messy and chaotic. A tree had shattered the window.

• It is empty and silent.

• It is decorated for a party.

What injury does Hannah have?

• A broken arm

• A sprained ankle

• A bump on her forehead

• A bruised knee

Why does Mr. Barrington deny traveling back to 1836? Was he telling the truth? Explain.

• Because he was hiding something; he was not telling the truth.

• Because he genuinely did not travel back; he was not telling the truth.

• Because he was confused about the events; he was partially telling the truth.

• Because he wanted to protect someone else; he was not telling the truth.

What is the significance of the cross Hannah is wearing?

• It proves she traveled back in time.

• It is a family heirloom.

• It is a gift from a friend.

• It is a fashion accessory.

How does Hannah's view of history change?

• She becomes more interested in history.

• She becomes less interested in history.

• She believes history is unimportant.

• Her view of history does not change.

What evidence does Nick have to prove their experience was real?

• A photograph

• A letter

• A wound on his body

• A witness