Guided Reading Activity
Once
19/09/13
Chapter 4
What words describe the way the books were ‘being hurt’
Why does Felix come down to Mother Minka’s office?
What is the foreign language the men are speaking?
Why do you think Mother Minka calls Felix Felik?
On page 31 he says ‘…of course they are out hunting…’ Do you agree? Explain
why…
On page 33 Who makes the noise in the countryside?
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Is Felix too trusting of people?
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Why is the river red?
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Chapter 5
When he returns to his house and his mother and father’s bookshop, what does he see
through the window?
How is he sure it’s the right shop?
Where does he hide after leaving the house?
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Why does Felix return to Mr Rosenfelds house? (P46)
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What does Mr Kopek give to Felix? Why?
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Chapter 6
Now read Chapter 6 (p49-56)
Explain how Felix’s views about what is going on around him change?
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Who does he help and why?
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