Chapter 12 - The House is Haunted Flashcards
Something the tis taken by violence and robbery
booty
heavy, overweight, stout
portly
British spelling of “draft”
draught
ancestors, forefathers
forebears
to strengthen
fortify
to awaken
rouse
suddenly
precipitately
strong and healthy
robust
How do Sebastian and John respond to seeing the “ghost”?
John is frightened and runs back into the room, slamming and locking the door behind them. They do not leave the room until it is daylight outside.
What is Miss Rottenmeier’s reaction to Sebastian and John’s observation?
She is very frightened and writes to Mr. Sesemann at once, asking him to return immediately.
What is Miss Rottenmeier’s idea to get Mr. Sesemann to take notice? Does it work?
She tells Clara of the “ghost,” knowng it will frighten her and that that will get Mr. Sesemann’s attention. It works.
What is Heidi’s recurring dream? Is it related to the front door’s mysterious nightly opening?
She dreams of going to the door of Grandfather’s hut to look outside and see the stars. When she has this dream, she sleepwalks downstairs and opens the front door.
“The front door was wide open and there was a white figure on the stairs which suddenly vanished.”
John to Sebastian
“Fright might even send her into fits or bring on an attack of St. Vitus’ dance.”
Miss Rottenmeier to Mr. Sesemann
“I must ask you not to cast reflections on my entirely respectable forebears!”
Mr. Sesemann to Miss Rottenmeier