Time Machine

Marcus and Miranda talked about using a time machine. Do you think time machines will play a part later on in the story? How?

Marcus

How would you describe Marcus? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

"The Mountain's Belly"

Put yourself in Tom's shoes...What would you have done if you had found a body?! Why do you think Tom reacted the way he did? Did he do anything that surprised you?

Questions

Add questions you had during today's reading to the comments. Think of questions you may have for a character, about the story, or why an author chose to write the story the way he did.

Your Thoughts

What are you thinking after our first day of reading? What questions do you have? Do you have any predictions?

Wrap Up

What did you think about this book? What was/were your favorite part(s)? Would you recommend it to a friend?

Chapter 24

Explain why Delilah is so set on finding the compass even though it may not be safe.

Chapter 21

Do you think that gold is really hidden somewhere in the mountain? Why?

Chapter 20

Do you think you would be more like Henry (nervous about going back to the mountain) or Simon (excited about an adventure)? Why?

Chapter 19 Question

Is it important the coins are from Spain? Why or why not?