Question

text dependent questions for chapter 9: in the witchs house

1. what did the children see when they entered the witchs house?
2. how did the witch treat the children when they arrived?
3. what magical things were in the witchs house? list two things.
4. why do you think the witch wanted to keep the children in her house?
5. what was the childrens first reaction when they saw the witch?
6. can you find a word in the text that means the same as strange? what is it?
7. what does the word magic mean in this chapter? can you describe it?

Explanation:

These questions require understanding and interpretation of a literary text about a visit to a witch's house. Answers would be found by closely reading the relevant chapter. For word - meaning questions, one should search for context clues in the text.

Answer:

1. The answer depends on the details in the text. For example, they might have seen strange furniture, potions, etc.
2. The text should describe how the witch greeted or interacted with the children, such as being welcoming or menacing.
3. Look for items in the text like a magic broomstick or a spell - book.
4. This is an inference question. Reasons could include wanting to use the children for magic or keep them as servants.
5. The text should detail their initial response, like being scared or curious.
6. Search the text for a synonym of "strange".
7. Analyze the context in which "magic" is used in the chapter to define it.