Chapter 2 A Hero’s Welcome is Prepared
I.
Mood: (atmosphere or feeling)
1. Describe the mood of San Francisco as they prepared for the professor’s arrival?
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2. What is the difference between mood and tone?
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II.
Interdisciplinary (Science) Connections
1. Explain how the forces of the 4 laws of aerodynamics (lift, weight, drag and thrust) impacted
the brother’s balloon ride.
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III.
Symbolism:
1. What did the cupola symbolize? What happened to it?
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IV.
Conflict:
1. Circle what type of conflict/s you have noticed so far in the story.
Man vs Man Man vs Self Man vs Nature Man vs Technology
Man vs Society
2. Explain why:
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V.
Cause and Effect:
1. What caused renewed interest in Professor Sherman when it began to wane?
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2. What was the effect of Joseph Tomes lighting his cigar?
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VI.
Theme (the idea or message represented)
VII.
What possible theme might the cupola and the balloon buggy show?
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VIII. Vocabulary: Context Clues