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Comprehension Questions

Directions: Using your book, answer the following questions. Be sure to answer with complete
sentences (capital letters, correct, punctuation, makes sense).

Chapter 7-9

1. What did Mrs. Granger tell the class they should always have when giving an oral report?

2. Why was Nick nervous to go to 7th period?

3. How many words does Mrs. Granger's large dictionary have?

4. Why did the rule about homework never really bother Nick?

5. What books did Nick use to get information for his oral report?

6. Why did Nick have a hard time using the beginning of his dictionary for his oral report?
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7. How much time was left in 7th period when Nick finished his oral report?

8. What question did Nick ask Mrs. Granger after his report?

9. Why did Nick's classmates pretend to pay attention to his report?

10. Why did Mrs. Granger decide to allow Nick to read the beginning of his dictionary?

11. What was the rule about homework in Nick's house?

12. Why did Mrs. Granger stop Nick five minutes into his book report?
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13. What is Nick’s big idea with the pen?

14. How did he come up with this big idea?

Vocabulary List Ch.7-9

Word Definition
1 emphasize to give special important to something in speaking, writing
2 gulp to swallow quickly
3 disrupt to interrupt by causing a problem
4 auditorium a large building or hall used for public events
5 furious angry
6 abruptly suddenly, unexpectedly
7 encourage to give support, confidence
8 rebellion show of defiance
9 vandalism destroying property belonging to someone else
1 twilight the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below
the horizon
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1 linebacker second line of defender in American football
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1 defender prevents the team from scoring
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1 authority the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and
enforce obedience
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1 fuss unnecessary excitement; noisy confusion

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Vocabulary Practice

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