Professor Sherman'S Incredible Loyalty (English Worksheet) (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

Reading Notes

debris

the broken pieces left from something that was destroyed

en route

on the way

fraternity

a group of people united around a common interest or cause; a brotherhood

*Latin connection: Give a Latin word that fraternity is derived from and its English

meaning. Frater: brother

flotsam

the pieces of a ship and cargo floating on the water after a wreck

balustrade

a railing supported by short posts, called balusters

wire(d)

to send a message by telegraph

Vocabulary

1. “I could be worse,” said Professor Sherman, rather feebly. ____________________________________

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2. With all the pomp and ceremony ________________________________________________________

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3. the details of your amazing exploit _______________________________________________________

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4. Will you please convey to the President ___________________________________________________

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5. send the following unprecedented wire ___________________________________________________

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Comprehension Questions

1. What is the setting for this story? Include the dates during which the story takes place.

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2. Give the few details we know about Professor Sherman’s trip at this point in the story.

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