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The Girl Who Owned a City by OT Nelson, Ch 10-12 Vocabulary and Questions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| intently | deeply and thoughtfully |
| dissolving | to break up and disappear |
| inherit | to get from someone who has dies |
| clamored | a loud continuous noise |
| How did Lisa react to the fire that destroyed her home? | Lisa became sad and depressed. She lost her confidence in herself. |
| Why do you think the children stop whining and fighting? Why do you think this worked? | Because they had a job to do. The children felt needed and important. They were too busy with their jobs to fight and whine. |
| What was the moral of the story? (Hint: pg 127) | That people appreciate things they earn more than what they are given. Happiness is made and earned rather than bought. |
| Why do you think Lisa told Todd the story? | So he would know happiness comes with what is earned not given. |
| obediently | willing to obey |
| possessions | holding or owning |
| specific | definite or exact |
| preparation | getting ready or being ready |
| conferences | meeting to discuss |
| ramparts | fortified embankment |
| What are the rules for living in Glenbard? | 1. No candles or lights 2. They can only leave at night for a mission. 3. Don’t go near the windows 4. Never shout 5. All work is done in the basement |
| Who does the city belong to? | Lisa |
| What “areas” did they have in Lisa’s city? | Apartments, cafeteria, hospital, school, strategy room, library, game room, storerooms, |
| What happened in the secret room? | The city’s council met there. They would discuss the future of the city and its defense system |
| Describe Glenbard’s defense. | 1 Cover windows downstairs 2.secret tunnel entrance 3. dogs would be watchdogs. 4.sentry on the roof w/ bricks, glass & paper bags of sand- throw at enemy 5. Heated oil to be thrown over the roof 6.The sentry would check on the dogs by throwing a pebble |
| citizens | member of a nation |
| boasted | to talk about with too much pleasure, brag |
| violent | showing or acting with great force |
| powerless | without power |
| What was Glenbard’s population by April? | Just over 500 |
| How was the city running after one year? | There were problems but the city was running well. |
| How many times has Tom Logan attacked? How does Charlie feel about Tom Logan? | Tom Logan tried twice. He was scarred by the hot oil. Charlie was worried about Tom Logan, he felt he would be back. |
| What does Lisa do to give Tom Logan the advantage? Do you think it was a good thing to do? Why? | Lisa climbed down the rope ladder and allowed Tom to catch her. One of his people shot her as she was running away. |
| Who is running the city at the end of the chapter? | Tom Logan. |