Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz and Flashcards

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What does the phrase 'like a lamb to the slaughter' mean?

Something that you say about someone who goes somewhere calmly, not knowing that something unpleasant is going to happen to them.

What is the main character's name?

August

Who is August's sister?

Via

What is the name of August's dog?

Daisy Signup and view all the answers

Who called August's name during the conversation?

Ms. Petosa Signup and view all the answers

What did Julian ask August about?

The tiny braid in the back of his hair Signup and view all the answers

What did August say the braid was?

A Padawan thing Signup and view all the answers

What is a Padawan?

A Jedi apprentice Signup and view all the answers

What is August's favorite Star Wars character?

Jango Fett Signup and view all the answers

What did Julian ask August about Darth Sidious?

If he likes him Signup and view all the answers

What did Miles ask Ms. Petosa about Battleground Mystic?

Is it multiplayer or one player? Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ms. Petosa point to when asking for the next question?

Charlotte Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Charlotte's new puppy?

Suki Signup and view all the answers

Where did Charlotte get her new puppy from?

An animal shelter Signup and view all the answers

When did Charlotte get her new puppy?

In July Signup and view all the answers

What did Charlotte say about her new puppy?

She's so cute Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Petosa say to Charlotte after she shared about her puppy?

That's great, Charlotte, thank you Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Petosa ask after Charlotte's turn?

Who's next Signup and view all the answers

What did Miles ask Ms. Petosa?

Is Battleground Mystic multiplayer or one player Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Petosa say when the students asked the wrong kind of questions?

Not those kinds of questions, guys Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Petosa ask the students to do at the beginning of the activity?

Think of two things they want other people to know about themselves. Signup and view all the answers

How many students raised their hands when asked if they came from the Beecher lower school?

About half the kids raised their hands. Signup and view all the answers

What did Julian want everyone to know about himself?

He just got Battleground Mystic for his Wii and they got a Ping-Pong table over the summer. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Petosa ask Julian to do before sharing his information?

Start with his name. Signup and view all the answers

What did Julian say was the number one thing he wanted everyone to know about himself?

He just got Battleground Mystic for his Wii and it's totally awesome. Signup and view all the answers

What did Julian say was the number two thing he wanted everyone to know about himself?

They got a Ping-Pong table this summer. Signup and view all the answers

What did Julian do while he was thinking of what to share about himself?

He scrunched up his face and tapped his forehead. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Petosa say she hoped starting with names would help her do?

Remember everyone's names. Signup and view all the answers

What did Julian say when Ms. Petosa interrupted him and asked him to start with his name?

Oh, okay. So my name is Julian. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main character's strategy to avoid being stared at by the other kids in the classroom?

The main character kept their head down and only looked up enough to see everyone's feet. Signup and view all the answers

Who sat next to the main character in the classroom?

Jack Will Signup and view all the answers

What did the teacher do when the main character entered the classroom?

The teacher started writing on the chalkboard and told the students to find a seat. Signup and view all the answers

What instructions did Ms. Petosa give to the students regarding their lockers and locks?

Ms. Petosa instructed the students that they should not try to open their locks until she tells them to. She also mentioned that they cannot switch lockers or locks. Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry do when he was asked to move next to August?

When Henry was asked to move next to August, he dragged his backpack on the floor and placed it as a wall between his desk and August's. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ms. Petosa tell the students to do with their combination numbers?

Ms. Petosa told the students to write down their combination numbers somewhere safe so that they won't forget. She also mentioned that if they do forget, Mrs. Garcia has a list of all the combination numbers. Signup and view all the answers

How did August feel when everyone was looking at him after he got his folder?

After August got his folder, he felt like everyone's eyes were burning into his back. He noticed that everybody looked down when he walked back to his desk. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main character's initial reaction to the first day of school?

nervous and filled with butterflies in the stomach Signup and view all the answers

How did the main character's parents initially feel about him going to school?

uncertain Signup and view all the answers

Why did the main character and his family decide to walk to school together?

it was on the way to the subway station and they wanted to support him Signup and view all the answers

What was the main character's neighborhood called?

North River Heights Signup and view all the answers

What did the main character notice about Amesfort Avenue?

It looked totally different with unfamiliar people waiting for buses and pushing strollers Signup and view all the answers

Who was walking next to the main character on their first day of school?

Via Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Idioms and Phrases

The phrase "like a lamb to the slaughter" is an idiomatic expression that means to be led to a situation without being aware of the potential danger or harm.

Main Character

The main character's name is August.

Family and Friends

August's sister is mentioned.
August has a dog whose name is not specified.

Classroom Conversations

Julian called August's name during the conversation.
Julian asked August about his braid.
August said the braid was like a Padawan's (a Jedi apprentice in Star Wars).
August's favorite Star Wars character is not specified.
Julian asked August about Darth Sidious, a Star Wars character.

Ms. Petosa's Class

Miles asked Ms. Petosa about Battleground Mystic.
Ms. Petosa pointed to a student when asking for the next question.
Ms. Petosa asked the students to introduce themselves and share a few things about themselves.

Charlotte's New Puppy

Charlotte got a new puppy whose name is not specified.
Charlotte got her new puppy from a shelter.
Charlotte got her new puppy over the summer.
Charlotte said her new puppy was very cute.
Ms. Petosa asked the class to welcome Charlotte's new puppy.

Julian's Introduction

Julian wanted everyone to know that he was a good basketball player and a good student.
Ms. Petosa asked Julian to start with his name before sharing his information.
Julian said the number one thing he wanted everyone to know about himself was that he was a good basketball player.
Julian said the number two thing he wanted everyone to know about himself was that he was a good student.

Classroom Dynamics

The main character tried to avoid being stared at by the other kids in the classroom by looking down at his feet.
The main character sat next to Miles in the classroom.
The teacher, Ms. Petosa, greeted the main character when he entered the classroom.
Ms. Petosa instructed the students to keep their lockers and locks organized.
Henry moved to sit next to August when asked to do so.
Ms. Petosa told the students to memorize their combination numbers.
August felt anxious and self-conscious when everyone was looking at him after he got his folder.

First Day of School

The main character's initial reaction to the first day of school was anxiety and nervousness.
The main character's parents were initially worried about him going to school.
The main character and his family decided to walk to school together.
The main character's neighborhood is called Beecher.
The main character noticed that Amesfort Avenue was a busy street.
The main character walked to school with his family on his first day.

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