Point Blank by Anthony Horowitz

Chapters 1 - 2

How has Alex's contact with MI6 affected his life and decisions he makes?  What about his inability to tell others?

Vocabulary:

concave (10)

sympathetic (14)

decieve (16)

inquisitive (17)

Chapters 3 - 4

What is Point Blanc?  What is its history and who attends it?

Vocabulary:

loom (28)

gradiant (37)

immaculate (41)

incredulous (44)

amplify (54)

Chapters 5 - 6

Describe Fiona Friend.  Include examples of her behavior and language she has used.

Vocabulary:

conservatory (66)

ghastly (67)

contempt (76)

jibe (80)

Chapters 7 - 8

What are some of the changes that Alex has had to make in order to play his role?  His actions?  Clothing?

Vocabulary:

adamant (109)

scornful (111)

flounce (112)

repulsive (121)

ordeal (124)

Chapters 9 - 10

Would you like to go to a school like Point Blanc?  Think of location, other students, teachers.

Vocabulary:

commission (134)

relevance (136)

solitary (148)

Chapters 11 - 12

What is the secret of Point Blanc?  What can Mr. Grief gain through it?

Vocabulary:

loathing (185)

alcove (186)

sneer (192)

Chapters 13 - 14

How does Alex make his escape from his cell?  What might seem unrealistic about the events in these chapters?

Vocabulary:

gutteral (202)

encompass (203)

replica (207)

dissect (214)

luminous (224)

Chapters 15 - 17

Mr. Blunt says that Alex is a born spy.  What are some of the qualities that indicate this?

Vocabulary:

exclusive (237)

logistic (239)

retort (243)

leverage (254)

discrete (260)