THE GRAVEYARD BOOK Chapter 1 1 How did

THE GRAVEYARD BOOK Chapter 1

1. How did the man Jack track his prey? 2. Why did Mistress Owens and Silas save the baby? 3. How did the baby get his name? THE GRAVEYARD BOOK: CH. 1 QUIZ

Nobody—Bod, for short—the central character in the book, receives his name because he looks like Nobody but himself. What other meaning might this name have for a child who is the only living inhabitant of a graveyard? What might it reveal about his personality? Think about your name. Does it have a special meaning or origin? In your opinion, does your name reflect or suit your personality? THE GRAVEYARD BOOK CH. 1 REFLECTION QUESTION

1. Why do you think the man Jack murdered the family members and was hunting for the baby? 2. What do you think the author meant when he stated that “death is the great democracy”? Do you agree with this statement? 3. Usually a graveyard at night is depicted as a scary place. How did the author create a graveyard scene that was comfortable enough to house a living baby? THE GRAVEYARD BOOK CH. 1 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

THE GRAVEYARD BOOK Chapter 2

1. Why was Bod confined to the graveyard? 2. How did Bod learn to read and write even though he didn’t attend school? 3. Why were Scarlett’s parents convinced that Bod must be an imaginary friend? 4. Who was the Sleer? What did it guard and protect? THE GRAVEYARD BOOK: CH. 2 QUIZ

Bod’s human interactions are very limited. Explain how Bod’s friendship with Scarlett changes him. How do our friendships and associations with others affect us? THE GRAVEYARD BOOK CH. 2 REFLECTION QUESTION

1. Imagine that you are Bod. How would you explain the Freedom of the Graveyard to Scarlett? 2. How did the author use humor, horror, and fantasy in his description of Bod and Scarlett’s encounter with the Indigo Man and the Sleer? 3. In what way did Scarlett’s parents give her the freedom of the graveyard? Do you think they acted responsibly? THE GRAVEYARD BOOK CH. 2 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

THE GRAVEYARD BOOK Chapter 3

1. Fill out the plot pyramid worksheet for this chapter. THE GRAVEYARD BOOK: CH. 3 QUIZ

In this chapter, Bod found himself recalling one of Mr. Owen’s favorite expressions: “I’m between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. ” Write about a time when you found yourself caught between two things you found equally unpleasant. Describe the situation and then tell how you managed to extricate yourself. THE GRAVEYARD BOOK CH. 3 REFLECTION QUESTION

1. What conclusions can you draw about Silas’ journey based on the gift he brought back for Bod? 2. What did you know about werewolves before reading this chapter? Did you read anything that changed your opinion of these mythical beings? THE GRAVEYARD BOOK CH. 3 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS