Germino's Chair - Chapter 2
What is the setting of our story? When does it take place? How does the time and place affect our characters and their actions?
Vocabulary:
reprimand (3)
galvinise (4)
vehemently (6)
consult (8)
cartography (10)
indulge (14)
tranquil (19)
Chapters 3 - 5
What do we know of Bernardo Paglgorin? What do his words and actions say about his character?
Vocabulary:
pallid (40)
inclement (49)
hewn (57)
Chapters 6 - 8
Who do you think is to blame for the death of Giuseppe? Describe the events that lead up to the attack.
Vocabulary:
rove (62)
ascertain (68)
remorse (87)
petulant (89)
calamity (91)
Chapters 9 - 10
How does the family hope to regain their imprisoned father? What might go wrong with this plan?
Vocabulary:
sacrilege (94)
vow (106)
cumbersome (109)
inexorably (114)
abhorrent (116)
Chapters 11 - 14
In what ways are Rodriguez and the Muslaman similar? How are their aims different?
Vocabulary:
clarity (126)
havoc (128)
cynical (129)
arrogance (130)
racous (139)
vagrant (145)
meander (147)
Chapters 15 - 16
What do you know of the Odyssy and the story of Ulysses? Write down and details that you remember.
Vocabulary:
loathe (159)
emanate (167)
clamour (176)
intone (185)
Chapters 17 - 18
Using a map, find the city of Basra. What country is it in? What modern day countries will Filippo have to travel through to reach Afghanistan?
Vocabulary:
affirmation (194)
infidel (197)
Chapters 19 - 21
What dangers does Filippo face in India? How are these different from the dangers his family faces in Vence?
Vocabulary:
lacerate (214)
disdain (227)
vehemence (230)
enquire (217)
Chapters 22 - 23
How do the princes treat others? Why are they allowed to? Do their actions make them bad people?
teeming (251)
callous (255)
opulence (257)
arduous (261)
Chapter 24
Who is Noor? What do we know about her? Do you think she should be trusted?
Vocabulary:
cavity (278)
incantation (295)
effigy (297)
Chapter 25 - 26
Why do you think Captain Wallace struggled so much in his decision? Did he make the right choice? Why did he give up?
Vocabulary:
sumptuous (300)
inviolable (303)
cantempt (317)
Chapter 27 - 30
Do you think that Signor Khan can be trusted? Will he be faithful to Filippo?
Vocabulary:
incessant (331)
interloper (334)
enquire (335)
redeem (345)
gaunt (352)
Chapters 31 - The Shining Tomb
What do you think the author was trying to say about wealth and greed through this story?
Vocabulary:
agitation (364)
iniquitous (382)
repent (392)
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