January 14

Please preview the vocabulary for chapter 2.

Vocabulary--Chapter 2 "The Fire"

solicitous showing care, attention, or concern.

panorama a picture unrolled before the spectator in such a way as to give the impression of a continuous view.

fission fragments fragments resulting from the splitting of an atom's nucleus.

papier-mache suitcase a carrying case made of a hardened mixture of paper pulp, glue, and so on.

breviary a book containing the Psalms, readings, prayers, and so on of the Divine Office.

Molotov flower basket (also bread basket) Japanese name for a self-scattering cluster of bombs.

extricated set free; release or disentangle (from a net, difficulty, and so on).

incapacitated unable to engage in normal activity; disable.

Mercurochrome trademark for a red liquid solution used as a mild antiseptic and germicide.

abrasions and lacerations scrapes and jagged tears or wounds.

porte-cochere a kind of porch roof projecting over a driveway at an entrance, as of a house.

Homework: Please complete 1 of 2 options.

1. Define the word “conflagration.” Compare the words conflagration and fire.
2. What is the chapter title’s meaning?
3. How are the six survivors similar?

Option 1: Please complete the three questions above and provide evidence from the text. 

Option 2: Please complete the two questions above and provide evidence from the text.