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The Count of Monte Cristo Reading Check #2 Part 1: Novel Notes (50 Points)

Part 2: Vocabulary Building (30 Points) Instructions: As you read, you will encounter words that you are not familiar with. Choose three words and fill out one chart per word. Make sure you follow the steps, completing each task in order. Your words cannot be pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, or interjections. Also, make sure you avoid the French proper nouns you will encounter (ex. Chateau d’If, Mme Villefort, etc.) Word #1 (10 Points)

1: Write the word you choose.

2. Write the full sentence from the reading that includes your word. Don’t forget to include the page number.

3. Choose the word’s part of speech based on how it is used in the example sentence

Noun

Verb

Adverb

Adjective

4. Using clues from the sentence, take a guess about what the word means. It’s okay if you’re wrong; I just want you to take a guess.

5. Look up the word in a dictionary and record the definition. This is called the word’s denotation.

6. Now that you know the actual meaning of the word, what other things come to mind when you think about this word? These extra associations are the word’s connotations.

7. Write two accurate synonyms. Be sure these synonyms are the same part of speech as the word you’re learning. __________________________ __________________________

8. Write two accurate antonyms. Be sure these antonyms are the same part of speech as the word you’re learning. __________________________ __________________________

9. Write your own sentence correctly using the word. Be sure that it is clear to the reader that you understand the word’s meaning.

10. Draw a picture that will help you remember this word.

Word #2 (10 Points)

1: Write the word you choose.

2. Write the full sentence from the reading that includes your word. Don’t forget to include the page number.

3. Choose the word’s part of speech based on how it is used in the example sentence

Noun

Verb

Adverb

Adjective

4. Using clues from the sentence, take a guess about what the word means. It’s okay if you’re wrong; I just want you to take a guess.

5. Look up the word in a dictionary and record the definition. This is called the word’s denotation.

6. Now that you know the actual meaning of the word, what other things come to mind when you think about this word? These extra associations are the word’s connotations.

7. Write two accurate synonyms. Be sure these synonyms are the same part of speech as the word you’re learning. __________________________ __________________________

8. Write two accurate antonyms. Be sure these antonyms are the same part of speech as the word you’re learning. __________________________ __________________________

9. Write your own sentence correctly using the word. Be sure that it is clear to the reader that you understand the word’s meaning.

10. Draw a picture that will help you remember this word.

Word #3 (10 Points)

1: Write the word you choose.

2. Write the full sentence from the reading that includes your word. Don’t forget to include the page number.

3. Choose the word’s part of speech based on how it is used in the example sentence

Noun

Verb

Adverb

Adjective

4. Using clues from the sentence, take a guess about what the word means. It’s okay if you’re wrong; I just want you to take a guess.

5. Look up the word in a dictionary and record the definition. This is called the word’s denotation.

6. Now that you know the actual meaning of the word, what other things come to mind when you think about this word? These extra associations are the word’s connotations.

7. Write two accurate synonyms. Be sure these synonyms are the same part of speech as the word you’re learning. __________________________ __________________________

8. Write two accurate antonyms. Be sure these antonyms are the same part of speech as the word you’re learning. __________________________ __________________________

9. Write your own sentence correctly using the word. Be sure that it is clear to the reader that you understand the word’s meaning.

10. Draw a picture that will help you remember this word.

Part 3: Analysis (20 Points) 1. Edmond Dantès assumes a number of aliases during the course of the novel. What are some of the

other personas he adopts, and how does each disguise help him achieve his ends? (5 Points) _________________________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Nearly all the major characters in the course of the novel adopt different names, and/or acquire

noble titles. What do those changes reflect about the characters? What statement do you think Dumas is making about nobility and titles? (5 Points)

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_________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How does Monte Cristo embody the spirit of the Romantic movement? (5 Points) _________________________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Discuss the significance of Mercedes instantly recognizing Edmond Dantès, when her husband,

Fernand, does not realize who Dantès was even after talking to him. (5 Points)

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