1. Describe how Tao’s life was saved at the beginning of this chapter. 

2.What had been Helvi’s parents’ attitude about keeping animals on their farm before Tao came along?  

3. What did Reino notice that was quite unusual (and disturbing) about the cat?

4. When Tao leaves Helvi she is heartbroken. What does this sentence mean: “… and with sudden desolate knowledge, she knew that Helvi had no further need of her.”?

Vocabulary

Geranium   

Intensity 

Identity

Hammock

Impulsive

Enigma

Wraith

Pungent 

Undeterred

Vigorous

1. The smell of the horse manure was strong and powerful. ___________

2. My grandmother has ________ in her backyard gardens. They add fragrant foliage and bright blooms.

3. Your outdoor space can’t be complete without a ________ chair for your porch.

4. Basketball players need a lot of ________ physical training like running laps and shooting drills.

5. I regret every time I make an _______ decision to buy those candies at the checkout register. 

6. She always shows up mysteriously out of nowhere. She is a complete _______!

7. The tribal people believe that ______ and witches still exist.

8. Teenagers need social _______ to feel their involvement. 

9. He remains ________ seeing his potato crop ruined by the hurricane last night. He will start over again and hope for the best.

10. The CEO brought _________ to the room when he walked in with his furious look.