What are some of the parts of Jessie's environment that hint at a historical reserve? Make a list?
Vocabulary:
poultice (1)
relent (2)
confer (6)
stout (10)
dawdle (12)
recitation (14)
solemn (20)
Chapters 4 - 5
What are some good reasons you can think of to choose to live in Cliffton? What are some of the negatives?
Vocabulary:
authentic (23)
speculation (26)
unethical (34)
vaccinate (35)
brusque (36)
Chapters 6 - 8
How does Jessie react to seeing her life from the outside? How would you handle learning something you believed was a lie?
Vocabulary:
pacing (43)
disobey (45)
insist (47)
distort (49)
reprimand (56)
Chapters 9 - 11
Draw a map of the compound Jessie escapes from. Label specifics such as the town, road, fence and guard house.
Vocabulary:
scold (61)
primitive (63)
coax (69)
fret (73)
nonsensical (78)
mock (78)
Chapters 12 - 14
Do you think someone going back in time to 1840 would have more or less trouble than Jessie? Explain.
Vocabulary:
pasture (88)
mourn (88)
pungent (91)
finicky (92)
pesticide (96)
hypocritical (98)
Chapters 15 - 16
Before she left Cliffton, Jessie's mom warned her about strangers. What have her interactions with them been like? Give two examples.
Vocabulary:
traction (107)
leery (108)
smirk (113)
momentum (114)
sympathetic (117)
Chapters 17 - 19
While locked in the bedroom Jessie hears about research. What research might people be conducting on the citizens of Cliffton? Why?
Vocabulary:
atrocious (119)
rejoice (121)
exposure (124)
vivid (136)
grimace (140)
Chapters 20 - 21
What proof can Jessie provide that she's from Cliffton? Would you find this believable?
Vocabulary:
bawling (142)
lather (145)
resolve (148)
divulge (154)
vague (156)
Chapters 22 - 25
Do you think the state should allow Jessie to live with her parents or did they put her in danger? explain.
Vocabulary:
brandishing (159)
demure (164)
restitution (169)
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