Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Fugitive From Corinth by Caroline Lawrence


Chapters 1- 3
What deal was there between Aristos and the father?  Why did Aristos want to end it?
Vocabulary:
recline (1)
vexed (4)
reproach (5)
wring (9)

Chapters 4 - 5
Retell at least three of the myths about Theseus that are discussed in these chapters.
Vocabulary:
nausea (24)
corrupted (27)
dismissive (32)
canter (35)

Chapters 6 - 8
What evidence exists that Aristos is guilty?  What things might make him innocent?
Vocabulary:
voluminious (46)
disreputable (48)
extinguish (52)

Chapters 9 - 11
Retell the details you read about the kindly ones.  Who are they?  What do they look like?  What do they do?
Vocabulary:
destitute (64)
panoramic (67)
sanctuary (80)

Chapter 12
Why do people ask the oracle questions?  If you had the chance, what would you ask?
Vocabulary:

pompous (85)
vigour (86)
extract (87)
console (91)

Chapters 13 - 14
Do you think Nikos should be trusted?  Why yes, why no?  How might he be involved in the murder attempt?

Vocabulary:
precipice (101)
vacancy (105)
vanquish (109)

Chapters 15 - 16
What do you think the Pythones' message is trying to tell th group?
Vocabulary:
chasm (120)
ambiguous (126)
dumb (129)
tether (133)

Chapters 17 - 19
What are Megera's feelings towards Dion and Aristo?
Vocabulary:
smouldering (143)
douse (154)
behold (159)
philosopher (160)

Chapters 20 - 21
Why do you think Flavia is so concerned about Aristo's guilt?
Vocabulary:
pungent (164)
emaciated (169)
intercept (175)

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