Wednesday, 4/09/03 Warm Up. Copy into notebook. *optimistic : hopeful :: pessimistic : __________  *villain : hate :: hero : ____________  impulsive : impulse :: skeptical : __________  *"farewell say person" = ____________ *"against say" = ______________ *ruler : dictator :: payment : __________  (1) The Sleepers was the nickname for the Brotherhood of Eternal Repose.(p68) What does the word repose mean? Stereopticon, Examples, "Simple Gifts.mp3"  Reading Check (5)  Why wasn't MS mad at Black Dog for beating him up? (+1 for using a quote.) What does WR say that convinces the Tiger General to hand over Black Dog? Why do MS and WR have to move? (Quote p90) Where will they live? (Be specific.)  Give one reason why Father says he is confident that they will be OK. (Bonus for more.)

Go over Vocabulary Homework.
Vocabulary Pretest. You may use words more than once. Do not copy.
skeptical, improvise, venerate, fastidious, impulsive, haughty, forlorn, smug, benevolent, embroider

1. Uncle is very __________ of Windrider's dream.
2. After the earthquake, many of the rich who were once __________ were now humbled, and standing in line like everyone else.
3. The Sleepers are not a _________ organization; they are in it for the money.
4. To make his story sound better, he _____(ed) reality, making himself the hero.
5. Robin watched __________(ly) as the glider drifted away.
6. He was very _________ about his excellent performance on the test.
7. People in China _________ their elders much more than we do in the US.
8. Lefty __________(ly) wiped his fingers on the napkin...and folded it neatly.
9. Larry is a very ___________ kid who has trouble controlling his urges.
10. The guitarist was very good at _________(ing) solos. He could make up great melodies off the top of his head.
11. Don't get _____________ with me young man; you’re no king!
12. dark : bright :: plain : ___________(ed)

Chapter 6