Chapter 12 - The House is Haunted Flashcards

1
Q

Something the tis taken by violence and robbery

A

booty

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2
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heavy, overweight, stout

A

portly

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3
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British spelling of “draft”

A

draught

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4
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ancestors, forefathers

A

forebears

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5
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to strengthen

A

fortify

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6
Q

to awaken

A

rouse

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7
Q

suddenly

A

precipitately

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8
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strong and healthy

A

robust

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9
Q

How do Sebastian and John respond to seeing the “ghost”?

A

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.

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10
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What is Miss Rottenmeier’s reaction to Sebastian and John’s observation?

A

She is very frightened and writes to Mr. Sesemann at once, asking him to return immediately.

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11
Q

What is Miss Rottenmeier’s idea to get Mr. Sesemann to take notice? Does it work?

A

She tells Clara of the “ghost,” knowng it will frighten her and that that will get Mr. Sesemann’s attention. It works.

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12
Q

What is Heidi’s recurring dream? Is it related to the front door’s mysterious nightly opening?

A

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.

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13
Q

“The front door was wide open and there was a white figure on the stairs which suddenly vanished.”

A

John to Sebastian

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14
Q

“Fright might even send her into fits or bring on an attack of St. Vitus’ dance.”

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Miss Rottenmeier to Mr. Sesemann

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15
Q

“I must ask you not to cast reflections on my entirely respectable forebears!”

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Mr. Sesemann to Miss Rottenmeier

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16
Q

“This is not an illness the scan be cured with pills and powders. Tie child’s not robust…”

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Dr. Classen to Mr. Sesemann