Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!
Page 5
1. Critical Viewing: How does the photograph on page 5 suggest suspense and danger?
2. Vocabulary: What does the word flimsy refer to in the story?
Page 6
3. Where is Clare on her way to?
Page 7
4. Build Vocabulary: What is the meaning of the word "convoluted?"
5. What is the reason for all the research that Tom is doing?
Page 8
6. How high up is Tom while he is on the ledge?
Page 9
7. Critical Viewing: Based on the picture on page 9, why or why not should Tom look down?
Page 10
8. What happens when Tom accidentally looks down into the street?
9. What does it mean to "grimace?"
Page 11
10. What does it mean to move "imperceptibly?"
Page 12
11. Critical Viewing: In what ways does the picture on page 12 help you appreciate Tom's feelings while on the ledge?
Page 13
12. What is a "davenport?"
Page 14
13. What is Tom unable to break through?
Page 15
14. Define the word "interminable."
Page 16
15. What is the only thing that will be found in Tom's pockets if he died?
Page 18
16. How does Tom succeed in getting back into the apartment?