hour of the olympics

Hour of the Olympics

Prologue & Chapter 1 "Just One More"Prologue and Chapter 1

Directions: Use the following words to fill in the blanks:

ancient beam journeys librarian missions mysterious pitch black riddles thrilled tiptoed wisest

1. One summer day in Frog Creek a ___________ tree house appeared.

2. Jack and Annie solved four ancient ___________ and became Master Librarians.

3. Jack and Annie have four ___________ to save stories from ancient libraries.

4. Morgan le Fay is a magical ___________ from the time of King Arthur.

5. Jack and Annie must save the stories from ___________ libraries.

6. Jack and Annie ___________ down the stairs and out the door.

7. Annie used the flashlight ___________ to guide them.

8. The woods were ___________ and it was very hard to see.

9. Jack was ___________ to be going to Greece.

10. Jack and Annie had already made three ___________ to ancient times.

11. Jack and Annie show their library card to the ___________ person they meet.

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Prologue and Chapter 1

1. One summer day in Frog Creek a mysterious tree house appeared.

2. Jack and Annie solved four ancient riddles and became Master Librarians.

3. Jack and Annie have four missions to save stories from ancient libraries.

4. Morgan le Fay is a magical librarian from the time of King Arthur.

5. Jack and Annie must save the stories from ancient libraries.

6. Jack and Annie tiptoed down the stairs and out the door.

7. Annie used the flashlight beam to guide them.

8. The woods were pitch black and it was very hard to see.

9. Jack was thrilled to be going to Greece.

10. Jack and Annie had already made three journeys to ancient times.

11. Jack and Annie show their library card to the wisest person they meet.

1. What did Jack sleep in?a) his underwearb) his clothesc) his pajamas

2. How did Jack and Annnie find their way to the tree house in the dark?a) Annie had a flashlight.b) The porch light lit the way.c) The moon was bright.

3. Where are Jack and Annie going on this trip?a) Ancient Greeceb) Ancient Romec) Ancient Egypt

4. What did Jack and Annie find in the window?a) a bookb) a mousec) Morgan

5. Which of the following places had Jack and Annie NOT visited?a) Chinab) Germanyc) Ireland

6. What would guide Jack and Annie on this trip?a) research book

b) Zeusc) map of the city

7. What would save Jack and Annie in their darkest hour?a) the flashlightb) the lost storyc) the medallion

8. What is the main idea of this chapter?a) Jack and Annie go on another mission to Ancient Greece.b) Jack and Annie visit with Morgan.c) Research books with guide you.

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1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (a)


Chapter 2 "Any Girls Here?"

Directions: Use the following words to fill in the blanks:

allowed boldly columns helmet performed roasting scene similar streamed theater traveled

1. Warm sunshine _________ into the tree house.

2. Jack's clothes were _________ to the ones he'd worn in the Roman town of Pompeii.

3. Jack and Annie saw re-brick buildings with _________.

4. Jack found a picture of the _________ he was looking at.

5. People _________ to Olympia to watch the games.

6. The food was _________ over fires.

7. Olympia had an outdoor _________ with plays.

8. The soldier had a _________ with a red crest that hid his face.

9. Greek plays are still _________ today.

10. Women were not _________ to act.

11. Annie answered _________.

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Chapter 2

1. Warm sunshine streamed into the tree house.

2. Jack's clothes were similar to the ones he'd worn in the Roman town of Pompeii.

3. Jack and Annie saw re-brick buildings with columns.

4. Jack found a picture of the scene he was looking at.

5. People traveled to Olympia to watch the games.

6. The food was roasting over fires.

7. Olympia had an outdoor theater with plays.

8. The soldier had a helmet with a red crest that

hid his face.

9. Greek plays are still performed today.

10. Women were not allowed to act.

11. Annie answered boldly.


1. What were Jack and Annie wearing when they reached Greece?a) robes and crownsb) jeans and t-shirtsc) tunic and sandals

2. What did Jack and Annie see past the olive trees?a) tents like a big fairb) buildings with smoke coming out of the chimneysc) a ship

3. Where the the Olympic games held?a) Spartab) Olympiac) Athens

4. What was missing at the Olympics?a) animalsb) menc) girls

5. What did Jack and Annie see that did have a girl in it?a) a playb) a food standc) a hospital

6. What happened at the end of the play?a) The actors bowed to a big applause.b) The "girl" pulled off her wig to show she was really a boy.c) The people watching started throwing flowers at the actors.

7. What happened to Annie at the end of the chapter?a) She ran into the actor.b) A man asked her who see was.c) She tripped and fell.

8. Another name for this chapter could be:a) The Chariot Raceb) A Greek Playc) The Caesar Salad

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1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (b)


1. Make Drama Masks.

The Drama Masks

Chapter 3 "The Secret Poet"

Directions: Use the following words to fill in the blank spaces.

Chapter 3 "The Secret Poet"


brilliant courtyard familiar glittered philosopher spinning tunic

1. Plato's name sounded ___________.

2. Plato was a ___________.

3. The Master Librarian card ___________ in the sunlight.

4. The poem was written by a ___________ poet.

5. The rooms opened onto a sunny ___________.

6. Women spent most of their time ___________ and weaving.

7. The young woman wore a long ___________ with a colored border.

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Chapter 3

1. Plato's name sounded familiar.

2. Plato was a philosopher.

3. The Master Librarian card glittered in the sunlight.

4. The poem was written by a brilliant poet.

5. The rooms opened onto a sunny courtyard.

6. Women spent most of their time spinning and weaving.

7. The young woman wore a long tunic with a colored border.

1. Who was the bearded man?a) Platob) Zeusc) Socrates

2. What did Jack and Annie show Plato?a) Jack's notebookb) Jack's glassesc) their library card

3. What warning did Plato give Jack and Annie?a) to avoid the soldiers with the helmets with red plumes

b) never to tell anyone which poet wrote the storyc) for Annie never to come to the Olympics again

4. What did Annie find hard to believe?a) Girls lived in separate parts of the Greek house, away from the men.b) Only boys went to school.c) Girls spent their time in the kitchen.

5. The secret poet was __________ .a) only 12 years oldb) Plato's sonc) a girl

6. Another title for this chapter could be:a) A Greek Poemb) Jack and Annie Meet Platoc) Off to the Fair

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1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (b)

Who was Plato? Learn more about him at this site. http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/philosophy/index.htm

Plato (427 - 347 B. C.)

Plato was born in Athens in 427 B. C. to a very wealthy and aristocratic family. He became a student of Socrates when he was very young. Plato learned a lot from Socrates and was extremely upset by his death. Plato was 30 years old at this time. After Socrates's death, Plato began to write down the conversations he and Socrates had.

After a while Plato began to write down his own ideas about philosophy. One of his ideas was about how Athens could form a Republic. Plato thought there should be a few guardians to make the decisions for the population. These ideas didn't get much attention in Athens. Plato tried to spread his idea in Sicily, but the prince didn't listen either. Plato gave up the idea and went back to Athens. There he built an academy to teach his philosophy. The Academy was very successful.

Plato thought a lot about the natural world. He wanted men to understand the world better by trying to predict or understand the world without being able to see it.

He believed the soul was made up of three parts: natural desires, will, and reason. Will allows people to resist their natural desires. Reason tells people when to resist their natural desires and when to obey. Plato believed these three parts of the soul must be balanced to live a successful life. He thought that if one of the three parts was off that this leads to badness.

One of Plato's students at the Academy was a man named Aristotle. Plato died at the age of 82. His students at the Academy preserved and copied all his writings.


Anonymous bowed citizens democracy grumbled joined scroll

1. The poem was written on a _________.

2. The poem was written by _________.

3. The girl _________ , then hurried out of the

courtyard.

4. "Girls can't write stories," _________ Annie.

5. The county of Ancient Greece was a _________ for the men.

6. The people believe in freedom for their _________.

7. Jack turned and _________ the crowd head toward the Olympic grounds.

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Chapter 4

1. The poem was written on a scroll.

2. The poem was written by Anonymous.

3. The girl bowed , then hurried out of the courtyard.

4. "Girls can't write stories," grumbled Annie.

5. The county of Ancient Greece was a democracy for the men.

6. The people believe in freedom for their citizens.

7. Jack turned and joined the crowd head toward the Olympic grounds.

Chapter 4 "Not Fair!"

1. How did the girl learn to read and write?a) She went to a secret school.b) She taught herself.c) Plato taught her.

2. What would happen if the poem is read in Greece?a) The girl would have to leave Greece.b) The poem would be destroyed.c) The girl would get into trouble.

3. The girl said, "You can tell people the poem was written by ________ ."a) Anonymousb) Platoc) a secret person

4. Why did Annie want to leave Greece?a) Their mission was over.b) Because girls were allowed to do anything.c) She was tired.

5. What did Jack and Annie decide to do when Annie couldn't go to the Olympics?a) Jack would go to the Olympics and Annie would go to the theater.b) Jack wouldn't go either.c) They would sneak Annie in dress as a boy.

6. The main idea of this chapter was:a) Greece has many islands.b) Olympic games are fun.c) Girls were not treated the same as boys in Ancient Greece.

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1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (c)

Chapter 4 "Not Fair!"

1. Go to Random House for some ideas on "No

Women Allowed". http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/teachers/guides/ancientworlds.html#olympics

2. Check out the Greek alphabet.

This site has a chart listing the Greek alphabet http://library.thinkquest.org/17709/language/alphabet.htm

Here you will find a chart listing the Greek alphabet . This site suggest using the Greek alphabet to make a secret code. http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/greek.htm

Greek Alphabet Matching Activity http://www.mce.k12tn.net/ancient_greece/alphabet.htm

The Greek ScrollThese Greek scrolls were made using paper, dowels, and wooden candle holders. The paper was painted with acrylics to give it an antique look. We used a sponge to give it the streaked appearance. The paper was then

glued onto the dowels. The candle cups were glued onto the end of each dowel.

Greek AlphabetThe Greeks were the first people to create an alphabet with vowels. In the Greek alphabet each letter had a sound.

The Greeks used this alphabet to write down the history of Greece, poetry, stories, and plays.

The Greek Alphabet

alpha alfa A a a as in arm

beta bhta B b b as in bed

gamma gamma G g g as in get

delta delta D d d as in do

epsilon e yilon E e e as in held

zeta zhta Z z dz as in adze

eta hta H h ey as in they

theta qhta Q q th as in thin

iota iwta I i i as in machine

kappa kappa K k k as in kite

lambda lambda L l l as in long

mu mu M m m as in man

nu nu N n n as in night

xi xi X x x as in ax

omicron o mikron O o o as in before

pi pi P p p as in pie

rho rw R r r as in ram

sigma sigma S s s as in sat

tau tau T t t as in teach

upsilon u yilon U u u as in cube

phi fi F f f as in far

chi ci C c lk as in elkhorn

psi Yi Y y ps and in keeps

omega w mega W w o as in cold

Chapter 5 "Hi, Zeus"


chariot columns gymnasium javelin sacred temple trumpets victory Zeus

1. The modern Olympic Games don't have _________ races.

2. The large building where the athletes train is the _________.

3. Some men throw the _________ and discus.

4. The olive tree is the Greeks _________ tree.

5. Nike is the goddess of _________.

6. The brick building had huge _________.

7. The statue of Zeus was in the _________.

8. _________ was the chief god of the Greeks.

9. The _________ sounded when the games were ready to start.

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Chapter 5

1. The modern Olympic Games don't have chariot races.

2. The large building where the athletes train is the gymnasium.

3. Some men throw the javelin and discus.

4. The olive tree is the Greeks sacred tree.

5. Nike is the goddess of victory.

6. The brick building had huge columns.

7. The statue of Zeus was in the temple.

8. Zeus was the chief god of the Greeks.

9. The trumpets sounded when the games were ready to start.


1. What takes place on the first day of the games?a) javelin throwingb) foot racesc) chariot races

2. The Greeks invented the ____________ .a) gymb) chariotc) discus

3. What do the winners of the Olympic games wear?a) blue ribbonsb) gold medalsc) crowns from olive branches

4. Nike is the _____________ .a) person to present the winners their crowns.b) goddess of victoryc) maker of the runners' shoes

5. The Olympics Games were played to honor _____________ .a) Platob) Zeusc) the emperor

6. The statue of Zeus was ___________ .a) two stories tallb) green

c) carved of wood

7. How did Jack know the Olympics were beginning?a) A caller sang out the message.b) The trumpet sounded.c) Bells chimed

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1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (a)7. (b)


1. Learn about the Greek gods.

Draw pictures of the twelve Olympian gods. Run off this worksheet from Random Home in

which you compare Greek and Roman gods. http://www.randomhouse.com/teachers/magicth/pdf/GreekRomans.pdf

The Olympian Gods

The Greeks believed that Mount Olympus was the home of the gods. Mount Olympus was the tallest

mountain in Greece. The Greeks worshipped twelve major gods and goddesses. Zeus was considered the most powerful of the Greek gods. He was not

the creator of the world though. The Greeks thought there had been several generations of

gods. Zeus had a mother and father as well as a number of sons and daughters. Some of these gods

were mortal and others were immortal.

The Twelve Olympians

Name of God

Title Parents

Sacred Objects

Roman

Name

Additional

Information

Zeus

King of the Gods, God of the Heavens

Cronus and Rhea

eagle, thunderbolt, shield, oak tree

Jupiter

Aphrodite

Goddess of Love and Beauty

Zeus and Dione

dove, goose, sparrow, myrtle

Venus

very beautiful - wife of Hephaestus

Poseidon

God of the Sea

Cronus and Rhea

trident, horse, bull

Neptune

lived in a beautiful palace under the sea

Ares

God of War

Zeus and Hera

vulture, dog

Mars

represented the brute side of war

Hades

God of the Underworld Cronus and Rhea

helmet, metal, jewels

Pluto wife Persephone

Hephaestus

God of metals and fires who rules over volcanoes

Zeus and Hera

fire, blacksmith's hammer

Vulcan only ugly god - lame

Athena

Goddess of Wisdom, of the City, of War, of Arts and

Crafts

Zeus and Metis

owl, shield, olive tree - favorite city was Athens

Minerva

proud goddess with blue-green eyes

Artemis

Goddess of the Moon, the Hunt, of Children

Zeus and Leto

stag, crescent moon, cypress - favorite animal was deer

Diana twin sister of Apollo

Apollo

God of Light and Truth, Healing, Archery, Music Zeus

and Leto

Zeus and Leto

crow, dolphin, laurel, lyre

Apollo

twin brother of Artemis - tall and well-built with long dark curls

Demeter

Goddess of the Harvest, of Agriculture

Cronus and Rhea

wheat Ceres

Hera

Queen of the Gods

Cronus and Rhea

peacock, cow Juno

Zeus's sister and wife - one of the most beautiful goddesses - mean natured

Hermes

God of Motion, Sleep and Dreams, Travelers, Thieves

Zeus and Maia

wand, winged sandals, winged helmet,

Mercury

master thief

Chapter 6 "Mystery Man"


armor athletes benche bronze crested Musicians

1. Men sat on _________ to watch the games.

2. _________ were playing pipes.

3. Behind the musicians marched the Olympic _________.

4. The boxers wore special gloves and _________ helmets.

5. The soldier had on a red-_________ helmet.

6. Some men raced wearing full _________.

armor athletes benches bronze crested Musicians

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Chapter 6

1. Men sat on benches to watch the games.

2. Musicians were playing pipes.

3. Behind the musicians marched the Olympic athletes.

4. The boxers wore special gloves and bronze helmets.

5. The soldier had on a red-crested helmet.

6. Some men raced wearing full armor.


1. Where did Jack and Plato sit?a) next to the judgesb) on the front rowc) at the top of the stadium

2. What was the oldest event?a) chariot racingb) foot racesc) discus throwing

3. The Olympics also had ____________ .a) horse racing and skatingb) swimmers and diversc) boxers and wrestlers

4. What seemed unusual about the soldier?a) He wore red.b) He was too short.c) He was avoiding others.

5. Some runners raced _________ .a) in armorb) in tunics

c) with no shoes

6. The short soldier was ____________ .a) carrying a javelinb) taken awayc) Annie

7. The main idea of this chapter is:a) Winning the chariot race was the biggest honor.b) Annie finds a way to go to the Olympics.c) Some runner race in armor.

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1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (b)


The Greek Vase

The Greeks used the large deposits of clay to make pottery. By the year 1000 BC Athens had become one of the leading cities in making pottery. The pots were both functional and beautiful. The Greeks made two basic kinds of pottery. One was the red-figured and the other was black-figured. We simply used red and black clay to form these red and black figured Greek style vases.

Vases Using Various Colors of Clay

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Learn about the first Olympic games.

The Ancient Olympics http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/

Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games http://www.upenn.edu/museum/Olympics/olympicintro.html

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The Olympic Games

Photo courtesy and ©1996 The Ancient Greek World

The Olympic Games called the Panhellenic Games were first held in Olympia around 775 BC. No one knows why the games started. Here are a few myths explaining why the first games were held:

One legend says the games were started when Hercules brought a sacred olive tree to Olympia.

Another myth says the games started when Pelops established a festival after defeating King Oenomaus in a chariot race.

One myth says the games started when a cook named Koroibos, from the nearby city of Elis, won the stadion race, a 600 foot long race.

Others say the Olympic Games were first held as part of a religious festival honoring Zeus.

The Olympic games were open to all city-states. Anyone who was a free man could participate. Men as far away as Spain and Turkey also came to the games. The games had few rules. Women were forbidden to attend the games.

The games were held every four years at four different shrines:

Olympia - Zeus honored Nemean Gamea at Nemea (in southern Greece) - Zeus honored Isthmian Games at Isthmia in Corinth - Poseidon honored Pythian Games at Delphi - Apollo honored

The city-states would stop fighting each other to go to the games. The Olympic games lasted for one week. The first day of the event ceremonies and sacrifices took place. On the closing day a victory banquet for the winning athletes and a procession was held.

In the fifth century B. C. there were eight events for adults and three for children. All events were competed as individuals and not as a member of a city-state. If anyone was caught cheating he was heavily fined. The fines went to building statues to the god Zeus. A total of sixteen statues were built.

The champions were rewarded with simple crowns made of leaves.

Olympia - crown of olive leaves Nemea - crown of parsley Isthmia - crown of pine Delphi - crown of laurel

Events

Running (3 foot races: stadion, diaulos, and dolichos) - one length - adults and children two lengths - adultsThe shortest race in the ancient Olympics was about 200 yards. The Greeks called this distance the stade. The runners began in a standing position. They raced in straight lines to the opposite end of the stadium. The finish line was marked by upright posts in the ground.

HopliteThis event was a foot race with the contestants wearing full armor that weighed about 50 pounds. Later the racers wore only a helmet and carried a shield.

Pugme (Boxing) - adults and childrenBoxing had no rounds. The contestants boxed until they were either knocked out or admitted defeat. There were no weight classes. The boxers wore pieces of leather tied around their hands and wrists leaving their fingers free. These were called himantes.

Pale (Wrestling) - adults and childrenAnother original event of the ancient games was wrestling. Two contestants began in a standing position and wrestled until one gave up. Biting was not allowed, but it was acceptable to break your opponent's fingers.

Pankration - adultsPankration was a combination of boxing and wrestling. In this sport throwing your opponent to the ground gave a wrestler one point. The match was over when one wrestler scored three points. Greeks did not have weight classes. The only rules were that the contestants could not bite or puncture the eyes, nose, or mouth with fingernails.

Pentathlon included the long jump, discus and javelin throwing, running, and wrestling - adults

Long JumpIn the ancient games the runway for the long jump was very short. A jump was disqualified if you did not land entirely and only on your

feet. The Greeks held small weights in their hands called halteres. These weights helped the contestants to jump farther.

The DiscusAncient Olympians used a discus made of metal or stone. It weighed from 5 to 8 pounds. Many contestants engraved messages on their discus. The contestants did not spin like they do in today's competition. The thrower faced one direction. He swung the discus back and forth and then took one step forward to throw.

JavelinTo throw the javelin two fingers went through a leather strip wrapped around the javelin's shaft. This helped the contestant rotate the javelin as it was being released.

Horse Racing - adultsThe horse racing took place in a large arena called the hippodrome. The riders usually raced 1200 meters.

Four-horse Chariot Races - adultsOnly the wealthy could afford to compete in this event which required maintaining the chariot. The racers competed in various courses going by a number of obstacles.

Photo courtesy and ©1996 The Ancient Greek World

The Ancient Olympics were held from 776 B. C. to 393 A. D. They were stopped by Theodosius I. After this no Olympic events were held for 1503 years until the Baron Pierre de Coubertin suggested they be started up again in 1896. Thirty-four countries became involved with the idea and convinced Baron de Coubertin to hold the event in Athens, Greece.

Chapter 7 "Go! Go! Go!"


costume guards high-pitched journey seriously staring

1. Annie borrowed a ____________ from the theater.

2. Greeks took the games very ____________.

3. The soldier had a ____________ voice.

4. Plato wished Jack a safe ____________.

5. People were ____________ at Annie when the cape fell off.

6. Two big ____________ got Annie.

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Chapter 7

1. Annie borrowed a costume from the theater.

2. Greeks took the games very seriously.

3. The soldier had a high-pitched voice.

4. Plato wished Jack a safe journey.

5. People were staring at Annie when the cape fell off.

6. Two big guards got Annie.


1. Why did Jack want Annie to leave?a) The men were not wearing any clothes.b) He thought girls should not go to the Olympics.c) He was afraid she would get into trouble.

2. Why did Annie not notice people were staring at her?a) She was too excited about the race.b) She had on the big helmet.c) She was too short to see.

3. Another title for this chapter could be:a) Annie Gets Caughtb) The Racec) Jack and Plato

4. The main idea of this chapter is:

a) Plato is such an important man he gets seats next to the judges.b) Annie and Jack watch the races together.c) Annie loves the chariot race so much she doesn't notice anything else.

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1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (c)


1. Have your own classroom Olympic Games. See directions here.

Daily Life in Ancient Greece http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Greeklife.html#PROFILE

These are the winners of our Classroom Olympics.


Chapter 8 "Save Annie!"


arrest barreled definitely galloped murmured

1. The guards wanted to __________ Annie.

2. This was __________ Jack and Annie's darkest hour.

3. The chariots __________ through the dust.

4. The white horse __________ out of the dust.

5. The crowd __________ with excitement and wonder.

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Chapter 8

1. The guards wanted to arrest Annie.

2. This was definitely Jack and Annie's darkest hour.

3. The chariots barreled through the dust.

4. The white horse galloped out of the dust.

5. The crowd murmured with excitement and wonder.


1. What did the guards want to do with Annie?a) arrest herb) kill herc) make her leave

2. What did Jack do to save Annie?a) sneak her away from the guardsb) took out the lost story

c) kick the guards

3. What did save Jack and Annie?a) Zeusb) Platoc) a big white horse

4. Another name for this chapter could bea) Home at Lastb) The White Horsec) The Chariot Race

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1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (b)


1. Learn about the soldiers during the time of Ancient Greece.

After studying Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome our class put together an exhibit for our parents and school. Each person in the class chose one topic to research, and then built a display board, gathered all the related craft items we had made while studying each unit, and made costumes. Next we each planned a 30 second speech on our chosen topics. The exhibit was in our school cafeteria. We invited everyone in our school and our parents to attend.

Chapter 9 "Fly Away Home"


crouched feathery pawed snorted swoosh thundering wobbly

1. The horse reared and __________ the air.

2. Jack __________ down in the chariot.

3. Jack heard the __________ noise of the racing horses and chariots.

4. He heard a __________ of wind.

5. The white horse had grown giant __________ wings.

6. Jack's legs were so __________ he could hardly walk

7. The horse __________ and pawed the ground.

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Chapter 9

1. The horse reared and pawed the air.

2. Jack crouched down in the chariot.

3. Jack heard the thundering noise of the racing horses and chariots.

4. He heard a swoosh of wind.

5. The white horse had grown giant feathery wings.

6. Jack's legs were so wobbly he could hardly walk

7. The horse snorted and pawed the ground.


1. Why was the crowd so surprised?a) Annie was really a girl.b) Two children could get away from the guards.c) The white horse and chariot had come for Jack and Annie.

2. Where did the horse go?a) into the skyb) across the fieldc) around the track

3. What was special about the horse?a) He was fast.b) He had feathery wings.c) He was white.

4. Where did the horse take Jack and Annie?a) to Rome

b) to the tree housec) to the statue of Zeus

5. What changed Annie's mind about leaving?a) The crowd of Greeks found them.b) The horse gently pushed her.c) Morgan told her to come.

6. Another name for this chapter could bea) The Discus Throwb) Pennsylvaniac) The Escape

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1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (c)


Learn about Pegasus.

Chapter 10 "They're All Here"


breathless constellations fade Milky Way missions Pegasus shimmering switched wistfully

1. "I did one fun thing," Annie said ______________.

2. ______________ is the great white winged horse in Greek mythology.

3. Annie ______________ off the light.

4. Jack and Annie went on four ______________ to collect old books.

5. Jack stared at the ______________ field of tiny

stars overhead.

6. The stars were in shapes called ______________.

7. The Irish believed the ______________ was the serpent monster Sarph.

8. After a ______________ moment of silence, Morgan lowered her arm.

9. The stars began to ______________ in the growing light of dawn.

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Chapter 10

1. "I did one fun thing," Annie said wistfully.

2. Pegasus is the great white winged horse in Greek mythology.

3. Annie switched off the light.

4. Jack and Annie went on four missions to collect old books.

5. Jack stared at the shimmering field of tiny stars

overhead.

6. The stars were in shapes called constellations.

7. The Irish believed the Milky Way was the serpent monster Sarph.

8. After a breathless moment of silence, Morgan lowered her arm.

9. The stars began to fade in the growing light of dawn.


1. Who was waiting for Jack and Annie when they returned to Pennsylvania?a) Peanutb) Morganc) their parents

2. Who was Pegasus?a) the actress in the playb) the girl poetc) the horse with wings

3. Where could Annie see the characters from her trips again?a) in the tree house

b) in the starsc) in her dreams

4. Where in the sky could you see the serpent monster Sarph?a) in the East at early eveningb) beginning with the North Star and going downc) the Milky Way itself

5. What happened to the tree house?a) It shrank.b) It vanished.c) It hide behind the leaves.

6. Jack and Annie rescued 4 _____________ .a) storiesb) peoplec) animals

7. Another name for this story could be:a) The Next Adventureb) Morgan Leavesc) A Job Well Done

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1. (b) 2. (c)

3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (a) 7. (c)


1. Go to Random House and run off this great worksheet about the Pegasus Constellation

The Night Sky Connect the Dots http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/teachers/

pdf/NightSkyConnectDot.pdf.

2. Learn more about constellations.

Here you will find information relating to all 88 constellations. http://www.dibonsmith.com/constel.htm

At this site you will find diagrams of the major constellations and information telling what each represents.http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OHSICS/planet/constell/constell.htm

This site tells the myths behind some of the constellations. http://einstein.stcloudstate.edu/Dome/constellns/constlist.html

Game - Match the Constellations http://www.knowble.com/land/observatory/constellations.html

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