House of the Scorpion ch 6-12

How does the comparison in this sentence help you understand Matt’s feelings? “He forced his trembling legs to follow her to a part of the house as different from his old prison as the sun was from a candle” (53).

• It shows Matt’s bravery.

• It shows Matt’s fear and hesitation.

• It shows Matt is angry.

• It shows Matt’s excitement.

How would you describe Willum, the doctor?

• Kind and caring

• Mean and dishonest

• Hardworking and friendly

• Confused and unsure

On page 56, what is ironic about how Rosa acts toward the doctor?

• Rosa behaves like an animal but keeps calling Matt an animal.

• Rosa is kind to Matt but mean to the doctor.

• Rosa is helpful and polite to the doctor.

• Rosa admits she was wrong about Matt.

How would you describe the teacher?

• Friendly and kind

• Robotic and unaware of feelings

• Angry and impatient

• Excited and energetic

How does Matt feel about being outside?

• He is scared of the outdoors.

• He loves it and feels “wildly excited”

• He feels nervous and unsure.

• He misses being inside.

How would you describe Tam Lin?

• A kind and strong protector

• A mean and selfish person

• A quiet and shy man

• A nervous and weak character

What is an Eejit?

• A person or animal with a chip in its brain.

• A very intelligent person.

• A robot that looks like a human.

• A type of pet that Matt owns.

Why does Matt play piano so well, according to Tam Lin? “Music has to be in the head first” (90).

• He has a special piano that helps him play.

• He practices a lot, even though he is blind.

• He loves music and has it in his heart.

• He uses a chip in his brain to help him.

What is ironic about Matt’s and Tom’s feelings during the Furball incident?

• Matt feels guilty, but Tom doesn’t care.

• Matt feels proud, but Tom feels ashamed.

• Matt doesn’t care, but Tom tries to help Furball.

• Matt feels justified, but Tom feels guilty.

What does the author want readers to understand from this sentence? “I imagine they hoped to see me in my grave by now, but no such luck” (p. 99).

• The speaker feels triumphant over those who wanted him gone.

• The speaker is upset about others’ ill wishes.

• The speaker is indifferent to others’ feelings.

• The speaker wants to scare their enemies.