Alone on the Hill

The words 'sentinel', 'soldier', 'battle' and 'mission' are all connected. What theme connects these words?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the name of the woman who arrives at the house?

• Morgan
• Megan
• Molly
• Morgana

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The house is described like a 'soldier' who has been 'guarding' the previous owner's possessions. What language feature is this?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personifiction

• Fact

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How would you describe the way the outside of the house looks?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why does the writer say the weeds, trees and plants have 'invaded' the clearing around the house?

• To imply the house is under attack from nature

• To imply the house is in Afganistan

• To imply the house is part of nature

• To imply the forest is peaceful and likes the house

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the house feel towards Morgan?

• Relieved she is there
• Happy to have company again
• Angry that she will give it orders
• Enthusiastic about not being along anymore

The house is still full of furniture. What does this imply about the previous owner?

• The owner didn't care about their belongings
• The owner left in a hurry
• The owner died and no one was there to tidy things up
• The owner wanted the next person to have the furniture

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Morgan battled to get to the house 'in a metal steed'. What is the metal steed?

• Horse

• Car

• Bicyle

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Morgan, dressed in white, battles to save the house in her metal steed. She is describes as if she is a _ _ _ _ _ _ in shining armour.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is Morgan at the house?

• To empty it

• To tear the house down

• To build a new house next to it

• To move in

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2