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Platform 13 - Chapter 1 - Vocabulary and QuestionsInstructions: Make a heading on the next blank page in your Reader’s Notebook using the chapter number as the subject for your heading.

VOCABULARYInstructions: Find the vocabulary words in the chapter and write short definitions based on the context. Page numbers are in the parentheses.

GUMP (3) PLATFORM(4) MERMAID(11) SHABBY (12)

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONSInstructions: Choose at least one question from all three sections. Use complete sentences, correct punctuation, and proper grammar. Start your answer with the number of the question.

WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) When does the gump open and how long is it open?2) Why wasn’t a new train platform built to replace Platform 13?3) What role do the mist-makers serve on the Island?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions)4) Describe the attitude of the “Island” people.5) Describe the attitude of the King and Queen.6) What do you think will happen when they take the prince Up There?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) How does the author use the “portal” fantasy element?8) Does the author do a good job of using imagery? Why or why not?9) What does the author do during the exposition to set up the problem?

NOTE: COMPARE YOUR RESPONSE TO THE RUBRIC. MAKE A BOX AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE AND WRITE THE GRADE YOU EARNED.



PUMMEL (16) PRAMS (16) SACK (25) GIGANTIC (26)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What did Mrs. Trottle bring with her to the orphange?2) What scent did the nurses smell coming through the gump?3) What did the nurses discover after Lily woke up?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Describe Mr. and Mrs. Trottle.5) What made the the woman on the bench fall asleep?6) “...the king went about his work like a man twice his age.” Meaning?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) Why do you think Mrs. Trottle wants to have a baby so much?8) Compare/contrast the nurses’ reactions after they arrived Up There.9) How well does this author use suspense?




(You may use a dictionary for Chapter 3 vocabulary only)HAG (27) FEY (36) OGRE(37) UNSUITABLE (41) TADPOLE(43)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) Why was she given the name Odge?2) Why did the nurses decide to live in a cave?3) How did the nurses know that the prince was in Switzerland?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Why did Odge feel like she didn’t fit in with her family?5) Compare and contrast yourself with Odge’s personality.6) How has your prediction about the climax changed from Chapter 1?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) Did the author do a good job of describing the nurses and their cave?8) Why do you think the author made Odge and the prince so close in age?9) What are the qualities that Odge brings to the team of rescuers?




NEWFANGLED (44) SPECTERS (46) BEETROOT (48) UNDERGROUND (50)

SCULLERY (53)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) Why were the ghosts surprised at the team of rescuers?2) Why did Cornelius need something called an “ear trumpet?”3) How did Hans help Cornelius get from place to place?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Why did the rescuers think that the boy was the Prince?5) Why didn’t Cor just come out and tell the boy why they were there?6) What prediction do you have now? If it has changed, why?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) How does the author use foreshadowing on page 45?8) How does the author let us know how Ernie feels?9) How does the author contrast the boy with the other characters?




PUCKERED (65) KNICKERBOCKER GLORY (73) ILL-WISHED (74)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) Why did Raymond complain that his stomach hurt?2) Was Raymond really sick? Give evidence for your answer.3) What happened to Raymond’s Knickerbocker Glory?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Describe Raymond Trottle.5) Describe Mr. Trottle.6) On page 66, what does the phrase “dressed to kill” mean?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) How does the author use imagery to describe the setting of Fortlands?8) Why doesn’t the author have Odge “ill-wish” Raymond?9) Does the author do a good job of describing Raymond? Why or why not?




NIGHTDRESS (75) SPOILT (76) FOIL (77) GNARLED (78) SCRAP (77)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What was Nanny Brown afraid was under her bed?2) Why didn’t Ben tell Nanny Brown about the rescuers?3) There was a nurse from the Philippines. What did Nanny see in her hair?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Describe Nanny Brown and her feelings toward Ben.5) Describe the feelings Ben has toward Nanny Brown.6) Was Nanny Brown upset that Ben brought her flowers? Give evidence.

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) What does the author do to show Ben and Nanny’s feelings for each other?8) What does the author do to compare the nurses that help Nanny Brown?9) How does the author use foreshadowing on pages 79 and 80?




REPUBLIC (83) FURY (85) FIBS (87) MUDDLED (90) PUDDLE (93)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What did Hans want to do to get Raymond to go to the Island?2) Why was Ernie sure that Raymond is the prince?3) What does Ben say to convince Odge to give Raymond her present?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 1) Why did Odge want to have a “republic” after that King and Queen died?2) Compare and contrast Raymond and Ben (do not use a diagram).3) How does Raymond feel about the King and Queen?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)4) What does the author do to give the rescuers, Ben, and Raymond privacy?5) How does the author use foreshadowing on page 88?6) How does the author use suspense to keep us reading on to Chapter 8?




MENDING (94) SUMMONED (96) HAIL (97) BANSHEES (99)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What was Cor’s idea to try to convince Raymond to come to the Island?2) What is the “Tinkerbell Factor?”3) Who is “Old Nuckel?”

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Describe Cornelius’ character. 5) Why is it so important to convince Raymond to come?6) What do you think will happen at the Midsummer’s Eve party? Why?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) What kind of text structure does the author use? Give evidence.8) What mood does the author give in this chapter? Give evidence.9) What is the quest in this fantasy book? Give details.




SKEIN (103) AERIAL (103) TELLY (104) GOBSTOPPER (108) NUCKELAVEE (110)

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

Instructions: Choose at least one question from all three sections. Use complete sentences, correct punctuation, and proper grammar. Start your answer with the number of the question.

WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What came after the Important Birds in the show?2) What was special about the Special Carp?3) What happened to the statue of Sir Harold Henfitter?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) How would you feel if you watched Raymond’s reactions to the show?5) What do Raymond’s reactions to the show reveal about his character?6) Did you expect Raymond would go with the rescuers? Give examples.

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) Did the author do a good job of describing the show? Why or why not?8) Who is your favorite character in the book so far? Why?9) What is the author’s tone in this chapter? Is there more than one?




FETCH (116) DRUDGERY (17) LINGERED (18) SHRUNKEN (118)SINISTER (122)



WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) Why didn’t Ben want to go to the Island with Odge and the others?2) What does Odge tell Ben when she comes to his school?3) What does Mrs. Trottle do after she tells Mr. Trottle about Raymond?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) What does the phrase “...ruled with a rod of iron...” mean on page 115?5) What does “You can always take one more step” mean on page 118?6) The author says that Mrs. Trottle is wearing “Maneater”. What is that?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) What literary device is “...through the bars like a prisoner” on page 119?8) Did you expect what Odge told Ben at the school? Why or why not?9) What cliffhanger does the author leave us with a the end of the chapter?




DISCONTENT (130) RANK (132) WONKY (134) TWIDDLED (134)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What does the Queen tell the King she wants to do to be “near”?2) What kind of creature is Mrs. Smith?3) Why doesn’t the King want Mrs. Smith to open her handbag?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) What is the impression you get of neckies, yelpers, and hellhounds?5) Describe the character traits of a harpie.6) Do you think the harpies will need to rescue the Prince? Why/Why not?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) How does the introduction of Mrs. Smith add to the plot’s rising action?8) The King and Queen have a very difficult decision to make. What is it?9) Think of the title of this book. Is it a good one? Would you change it?




GUNGE (137) LOO (141) SCUTTLING (141) BEWILDERED (144)SHIMMERING (149)



WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What is the last thing Mrs. Trottle adds to her bath before pulling the plug?2) How did the rescuers find out where Mrs. Trottle was staying?3) What is an Astor Cake?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Why did Mrs. Trottle hate Ben so much?5) Why doesn’t the plodger stop to pick up the lipstick case on page 143?6) What is going to happen next? Give evidence for your prediction.

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) The author spends a long time writing about the Astor hotel. Why?8) Is there a “good vs. evil” fantasy element in this story? Give evidence.9) How does the author end each chapter? Give examples.




DETESTABLE (153) GLINTED (154) IMMENSELY (155) KNICKERS (160)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) How was the problem solved of getting a message to the King and Queen?2) What did Raymond want to do when he said he was bored?3) What was Cor’s idea?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) What does the phrase “I’ll be under the sod” mean on page 152?5) What does Bruce’s dislike of Raymond show you about both of them?6) They listen to Cor. What does this infer about how they feel about him?

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) How has the mood of the book changed in Chapter 13?8) Why is it ironic that Doreen Trout knits? What kind of irony is it?9) Is it ironic that Mrs. Trottle is surprised that someone pinched her nose?




TUPPENCE (163) WARD (165) SENSIBLE (165)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What did Gurkie do to Ben to make him look nicer for Nanny Brown?2) What do the doctors want to do with Nanny Brown?3) What made Ben smile when he visited Nanny Brown?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) What does the phrase “...nothing but skin and bone...” mean on page 164?5) Does Nanny Brown know that the want to operate on her? Give evidence.6) What do you think the letter is all about? Give evidence.

ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) This is a very short chapter. Why did the author need to include it?8) Ben and Nanny Brown are keeping information from each other. Why?9) This is a chapter that does not advance the plot. What does it do?




PAGE (168) PLUCK (169) JUMBO (170) STREWING (171)PUFFED (174)



WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) Why was Doreen called “Soft Parts Doreen?”2) Why didn’t Raymond recognize that Gurkie was the dancing girl?3) What happened to Doreen’s needle when she tried to get Ben with it?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Did things go according to Cor’s plan? Why or why not?5) Through all the chaos, do we know what happened to the mistmaker?6) How many character traits can we infer about Ben? Give examples. ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) The author reveals that Mr. Trottle knows that Raymond “felt things.” Why?8) Why does the author have Ben go in the dining room for the mistmaker?9) Where would you put this chapter on a plot diagram? Give evidence.




COURTIERS (184) SPITTLE (186) STENCH (187) GHASTLY (187)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What was the ship called that the King and Queen were on?2) What caused the “rain” to fall and the skies to darken?3) The Wailing Nurses didn’t have to make themselves feel bad. Why?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) What does the phrase “....at the eleventh hour” mean on page 185?5) What does the phrase “...made the Queen sway...” mean on page 186?6) What do you think will happen now? ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) The harpies are sent in to rescue the prince. Why does the author do this?8) This is another short chapter. Why is this chapter necessary to the story?9) What do you think of the book so far? Give examples for support.




UNSTIRRING (189) RUFF (191) SUSSING OUT (193)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What happened to Ben?2) What is “...one of the most dreaded smells in the world?”3) Why did Gurkie put her hand to her heart?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) What can you infer about their feelings for Ben based on their actions?5) What does “...at death’s door” mean on page 190?6) After the last line of the chapter, what do you think will happen next? ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) Contrast the mood in the first part of the chapter with the last part.8) What literary device is used when the stench of Mrs. Smith wakes Ben?9) Does Mrs. Smith represent evil in the “good vs. evil” element? Explain.




GLOOMILY (194) DISUSED (194) PARCEL (195) GROVEL (195)DOUBLE-DUTCH (197)



WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) Which harpy was in charge of the dogs?2) Where were Mrs. Trottle and Raymond waiting for Mr. Trottle?3) What happened to the second guard?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) Mrs. Trottle says she will feel “relief” when Ben is gone. Why?5) If the harpies bring Raymond back through the gump, has “Evil” won?6) What prediction can you make from the last line of the chapter? ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) What mood is the author setting in this chapter?8) The author uses a lot of fantasy creatures in this story. Why?9) Why does the author put flying dogs in the story with the harpies?




VILE (205) FLUTTERED (206) DAZZLED (210) DOUBLED BACK (211)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) Did Ben decide to go with the rescuers to the Island? Why or why not?2) Why did the men start to go bald all of a sudden?3) What made Ben realize that now he could go through the gump?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) What can you infer from “They’ve had engineers here...” on page 204?5) What happened to Nanny Brown? What details support your answer?6) The men who got Ben wore ties, but their nails were dirty. Explain. ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) What things does the author do to set the mood at the start of the chapter?8) What does the author do to start the plot when everything seems hopeless?9) What happens at the end of the chapter (again) to keep us reading?




FLANKING (216) LONE (217) SMUG (219) GRUB (220)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) Who was the first one that came through the gump in this chapter?2) Who was the second one that came through the gump in this chapter?3) Who was the third one to come through the gump in this chapter?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) The banana peels the sisters carry seem to infer something. Explain.5) What does the metaphor “And now the three..became one...” mean?6) No evidence suggests that they knew Ben was their son. Explain. ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) How does the order of the people coming through the gump add suspense?8) If Ben didn’t come, would the King and Queen still be satisfied? Evidence.9) Think of fantasy elements as they apply to this book. Write about two.




FROSTBITE (226) COMFORTER (227) BESOTTED (228) INGRATITUDE (229)


WITHIN THE TEXT: (Solving words, summarizing, finding information)1) What is Odge upset about at the beginning of the chapter?2) What did the letter Nanny Brown wrote tell Ben?3) What does Ben do to convince Odge that she should live in the palace?

BEYOND THE TEXT: (Inferring, synthesizing, making predictions) 4) At the beginning of the chapter, what are Odge’s actions showing us?5) What does it say about Ben that he is still wearing “normal” clothes?6) What do you think will happen when Raymond gets back Up There? ABOUT THE TEXT: (Analyzing and critiquing)7) How would you put this chapter on a plot diagram? Give evidence.8) Write a short book review to convince someone to read this book.9) What should a reader expect when they read a fantasy book?


RESPONSE RUBRIC4 = I used complete sentences to define the vocabulary and in my responses.

I carefully used punctuation and grammar and checked it.I did more than the required work in vocabulary and responses.My responses are thoughtful and use specific examples from the text.I would be proud to show this work to anyone who wants to look at it.

3 = I used complete sentences to define the vocabulary and in my responses.I carefully used punctuation and grammar, but I didn’t check it.I did the required work in vocabulary and responses.My responses are pretty thoughtful.I am OK with my teacher seeing my work.

2 = I used complete sentences in most of what I did.I used good punctuation and grammar sometimes.I think I did the work.My responses are OK, but I could have done better.My work really doesn’t show how smart I am.

1 = I didn’t use complete sentences in most of my work.I didn’t try to use punctuation or correct grammar.I didn’t really try.I didn’t feel like doing any work on the responses today.I don’t want to show my work to anyone.

0 = I chose not to do the work.

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