6th Grade Words of 'Fire Ch 1 & 2

What is the genre of the book "Words on Fire" by Jennifer A. Nielsen?

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

What is the main character's name and what does it mean in Lithuanian?

• Audra, which means "storm"

• Lena, which means "light"

• Henry, which means "ruler of the home"

• Rusikov, which means "Russian"

Why do Audra's parents want her to avoid speaking Lithuanian in public?

• They want her to learn Russian instead

• They are trying to keep her safe from the Russian Cossack soldiers

• They don't want her to get in trouble at school

• They want her to focus on her farm chores

What is Audra's father's job, and how does he use it to bring joy to others?

• He is a farmer who grows crops for the community

• He is a teacher who educates children in the village

• He is a magician who performs tricks and entertains audiences

• He is a soldier who protects the village from the Cossacks

What does Audra's mother worry about when it comes to her father's travels and work?

• That he will get lost on his way home

• That he will get injured while performing his magic tricks

• That his work is dangerous and could put their family in trouble

Why does Audra's father want her to come with him to the midsummer festivities?

• He wants her to learn about the importance of their Lithuanian culture

• He wants her to help him with his magic tricks during the performance

• He wants her to be safe and stay close to him in the village

• He wants her to explore the forest and learn the trails on her own

What does Audra overhear her parents discussing that makes her realize they are involved in something more serious than just her father's magic shows?

• They are planning to move the family to a new country

• They are part of an underground network of book smugglers

• They are saving money to send Audra to a special school

• They are trying to decide if they should tell Audra about their secret work

What happens at the end of the chapters that leaves Audra feeling worried and uncertain?

• Her parents decide not to take her to the midsummer festivities

• She sees a group of Cossack soldiers riding towards their home

• Her father tells her he has to leave on another long trip for his work

• Her mother becomes very upset and starts to cry about the dangers they face

What does Audra's father mean when he says they are "making a difference" and the "Russians can feel it too"?

• a. He is referring to his magic performances entertaining the Russian soldiers

• b. He is talking about their efforts to secretly preserve Lithuanian culture

• c. He is planning a protest against the Russian occupation of their country

• d. He is discussing his plans to move the family to a new home outside of Lithuania

10. What does Audra's mother mean when she says "another year and then we'll teach her"?

• They plan to send Audra to school in a year

• They will tell Audra about their secret work in a year

• They will allow Audra to travel with her father in a year

• They will start teaching Audra Lithuanian history and traditions in a year