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Artemis Fowl Mid-Term - Study Guide – Grade 6
On your test:
1. Multiple Choice questions
2. Short answer (answered in 1-3 complete sentences)
3. Vocabulary
a. Definition
b. Write the word in a complete sentence
4. Graphic Novel/book matching (has to match the correct comic frame with a paragraph of writing)
5. Rewrite a section of the book into “play format” (with the narration, dialogue, and action rewritten according to
the rubric/criteria given)
Please complete the following tasks (on a separate sheet of paper) in order to prepare for your mid-term:
1. Characters - What are the descriptions, likes, dislikes and magical powers of each the following Artemis Fowl
magical creatures/fairies?
I.
Elves
II.
Dwarves
III.
Trolls
IV.
Goblins
V.
Centaurs
2. Comprehension: Be prepared to answer each in complete sentences:
I.
Chapters 1 and 2
1. Why does Artemis want to steal the fairy book? What does he do to get it?
2. Why is Artemis worried about his mother?
3. What Happened to Artemis Senior?
II.
Chapter 3 and 4
1. Why has Root been ‘on Holly’s case’ since day one? (p32)
2. Why does Foaly wear a tinfoil hat at all times? (p42)
3. What is the ritual that all fairies must perform? (p65)
III.
Chapters 5 and 6
1. What are the first words Artemis speaks to Holly? (p81)
2. What simile is used to describe the way Holly feels when she wakes up? (p97)
3. What is a blue rinse? Why does Root not to use it?
IV.
Chapters 7 and 8
1. How did Root convince Mulch to help the fairies? What did he convince him to do?
2. What “weapon” was used against Artemis and his gang? What did the weapon do?
3. Why does Holly say, “You owe me human” to Butler? What does Butler owe to Holly and what is
he forced to do as a result?
V.
Chapter 9
1. Does Artemis get the gold he wanted? Why or why not?
2. Does Artemis escape the bio-bomb? Why or why now?
3. What’s next for Artemis and his Family?
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3. Analysis and Critical Thinking:
I.
II.
III.
Compare and Contrast (make a Venn diagram for each). Focus mostly on personality traits, not physical
appearance:
1. Commander Root and Artemis
2. Holly and Artemis
3. Foaly and Mulch
Rewrite a paragraph of your choice so that it is in play format (use your notes, rubric or handout given
out in class on “Turning a Book into a Play” for help)
Judge and defend (using evidence from the book):
1. Would Artemis make a good friend?
2. Should authors be allowed to write books with anti-heroes?
4. Vocabulary:
For each word be able to
I.
Give the meaning
II.
Put the word correctly in a sentence (right part of speech and showing correct definition)
Words I want you to know for your test:
1. prodigy (n.)
11. vital (adj.)
2. adolescent (n. or adj.)
12. malfunction (n.)
3. catastrophic (adj.)
13. casualty (n.)
4. vigilant (adj.)
14. negotiate (v.)
5. anticipation (n.)
15. pivotal (adj.)
6. detonate (v.)
16. improvise (v.)
7. aversion (n.)
17. pessimistic (adj.)
8. enthralled (adj.)
18. gibberish (n.)
9. pulverize (v.)
19. deceptive (adj.)
10. indispensible (adj.)
20. adversary (n.)
STUDY HARD!!!!
This is worth 40 points, about 20% of your grade!
Written in detailed, complete sentences, on separate sheets of paper, your homework for the next week:
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Your FINAL plays! Complete with costumes, props and, most importantly- MEMORIZED LINES
Parts 1 and 2 of your study guide will be due on Monday, March 14
Parts 3 and 4 will be due on Wednesday, March 16th
**** Your exam will be given on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 ****