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The Girl Who Owned a City by OT Nelson, Ch 10-12 Vocabulary and Questions

TermDefinition
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.
Created by: krodriguez24
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