Shakespeare’s Secret
STUDY GUIDE
Answer each of the questions on a separate sheet of paper. Most questions have more than one part so make sure you answer the entire question.
· In which narrative voice is Shakespeare’s Secret written? First ,Second, Third, Choral
· What are the three settings in Shakespeare’s Secret? Which setting do you think is the most important and why?
· What is the author’s purpose in writing Shakespeare’s Secret?
· Explain why is Hero nervous about changing schools?
· In one or two complete sentences describe what happens to Hero on her first day of school?
· How does this affect Hero?
· What is Mrs. Roth’s relationship with the Murphys?
· In what way or ways is Shakespeare important to Hero’s family?
· Who is Danny’s father and why does he want the missing item returned?
· What is the connection between Edward De Vere and the Murphys?
· Describe Hero’s relationship with Danny.
· In what ways do Danny and Hero help each other?
· Describe how and where Hero and Danny find the missing item.
· Describe what Danny and Mrs. Roth discover when the item is returned?
· Tell what Danny does when they find the item. By reflecting on the story tell why Danny made this difficult choice?
· Why is the item missing?
· Describe Mrs. Roth and tell how she moves the plot forward?
· What qualities does Hero envy about Beatrice?
· What is the main theme of Shakespeare’s Secret?
· Who are the six main characters in Shakespeare’s Secret?
· What is the rising action in a story? What purpose does it serve in the story?
· Describe what Hero finds out about Edward De Vere and Shakespeare?
· Mr. Murphy decided to make the choice to fake a theft. Explain why he did this and tell if you think it was a good choice at the time.
· Explain what each of the main characters hope to find. List each character and tell why he or she wants to find it?
Essay: Describe how Hero changes throughout the book. What does she realize about herself through her experiences and how does this self awaremess resolve the theme of the book?
The Case of the Missing Cutthroats Study Guide
This is a guide to help you study for your test. If a question asks you to “explain” your answer will be several sentences. Many questions have two parts.
· What would be another good title for this book? Explain your choice.
· Where did Spinner and her parents live?
· Why was Spinner the only member of her family to hook the trophy fish even though others were fishing nearby?
· Name the main characters of the novel.
· What happened to the Grizzly Bear that threatened Spinner? Do you think the ranger made the correct choice? Tell why or why not.
· Al referred to Spinner as "City Mouse" throughout the story. Explain why you think he gave her this nickname.
· What obstacles did Spinner have to overcome in order to get Al the help he needed for his injury?
· Spinner's passion, or the activity, she enjoyed most at the beginning of the story is _____________.
· Tell how Spinner's attitude or personality changed toward the outdoors and fishing throughout the story.
· Explain how this extraordinary fish (the cutthroat) got to Snake River.
· How did the main character, Spinner get that name? Why?
· Explain why the book is titled, The Case of the Missing Cutthroats.
· Why was it such a surprise that Spinner caught a Cutthroat?
· Explain how Al broke his leg.
· Why did Spinner insist that she and Maude go back to Desperation Creek?
_______________________________________________________________________________Cricket in Times Square Study Guide
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to answer the question entirely.
· What did Chester take when he left?
· What song did Chester first play for Mama Bellini?
· Who sounded the fire alarm?
· Name the magazine Mr Smedley bought on the last Sunday of the month.
· Tell where Mario found Chester.
· What did Tucker Mouse use for a pillow?
· What story did Sai Fong tell Mario?
· How did the fire in the newsstand get started?
· Sai Fong gave Mario what to feed Chester?
· What did Mario have to do in order to repay the money Chester ate?
· How did Mario know that Chester was gone?
· What did Tucker, Harry and Chester eat at the dinner party?
ESSAY: How did Tucker mouse learn “economicness”? Why did he think this was so important?
ESSAY: Why do you think Mama Bellini didn’t like Chester? Why did she feel different after he started singing opera?
