Burning Secrets- Question 3

Why do you think the author chose to set the story in a haunted house? Would the story be any different if it was set in another place? Be sure to support your answer with details from the story.

Midnight Magic- Question 3

Read the following comments from an internet post Avi wrote about his inspiration to write the book. Once you have read the statement, answer the questions that follow. Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your answer.

I know where the setting for this book entered my imagination—Naples, Italy, which I once visited. But the book came about because I wanted to write a scary book that wasn’t really scary, a ghost story, that may or may not have ghosts, and a tale of magic, that might, or might not have magic.

Do you agree with Avi's statement that he wrote a ghost story that wasn't really scary? What about his statement that he wrote a tale of magic that might or might not have had any magic? Additionally, Avi wrote a prequel (a book about previous events) to Midnight Magic called Murder at Midnight. Would you read the prequel?

Black Duck- Question 3

What effect did the passing of the law outlawing liquor have on Ruben's family? How was this different than the effect it had on Jeddy's family. Be specific and use examples from the text to support your answer.

Black Storm Comin'- Question 3

Colton's dad has run away and now Colton is the head of the family. He is now responsible for taking care of his sick mother and his two little sisters. What kind of problems did Colton run into as the "man" of the family? How does he solve these problems? Do you think he was successful? Use at least two examples from the text to support your answer.

The Devil's Arithmetic- Question 3

The character of Hannah/Chaya undergoes an extreme change from the beginning of the book to the end. How does Hannah/Chaya change over time, not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well? Use at least two details from the text to support your answer.

Burning Secrets- Question 2 (Red)

What mood do you think the author has created in this book so far? Give examples from the story to support your answer.

Stepping on the Cracks- Question 2- Red & Yellow

Which character relationship do you think is the most interesting? Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your answer.