The Graveyard Book Chapter 6

What does it mean when it says that Mrs. McKinnon was crocheting?

• Mrs. McKinnon was creating fabric or items using a hooked needle and yarn.
• Mrs. McKinnon was planning a lesson.

• Mrs. McKinnon was teaching her colleagues something new.

• Mrs. McKinnon was eating.

What does Roderick Persson tell Bod that Silas is a part of?

• the Honour Guard

• the Sleer

• the Convocation

• the Danse Macabre

To force or deter with threats of violence; to make afraid.

• vicious

• repulsive

• intimidate

• exasperated

Who made sure that Bod got arrested?

• Nick

• Paul

• Terry

• Mo

1. a short sword with a slightly curved blade, formerly used by sailors

• rapier
• blade

• chef's knife

• cutlass

What does Nick catch from Mo?

• a disease

• fear

• a cold

• a ball

Why is Silas angry with Bod?

• Bod fell asleep in school.

• Bod is doing poorly in school.

• Bod wants to learn to Haunt.

• Bod got himself noticed in school.

What is Nick Farthing doing when he "stood and didn't say anything, clenching and unclenching his fists" (185)?

• He is crying.

• He is celebrating a victory.
• (with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially when feeling extreme anger.

• He is shy.

How long has Bod been in the graveyard?

• 10 years

• 11 years

• 12 years

• 13 years

What did Bod borrow from Thackeray Porringer?

• The Swiss Family Robinson

• Gulliver's Travels

• Robinson Crusoe

• Treasure Island