The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key
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45+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources includes nearly 90 chronological chapter comprehension questions for all chapters of Marjorie Crowley's historical fiction novel The Golden Bull. Each chapter includes an extension question and critical analysis question. A superb novel guide to supplement as you read this Young Adult Novel set in ancient Mesopotamia. A great way to foster deep, meaningful discussions with your middle-school readers! Great to use as a quick check-in in class or as a self-guided study for your middle school student. Organized so that you can print as a packet, or utilize just one page of chapter questions at a time.
Included in this Resource:
- Chapter Comprehension Questions
- Anticipation Guide
- Key Vocabulary w/ Page Numbers
- Teacher Answer Key
The Golden Bull is a story of two young adults growing up in Mesopotamia. Jomar and his younger sister, Zefa, must leave their parents’ home and journey to the ancient city of Ur due to a drought. A touching story about survival, this novel focuses on a theme of coming of age and making one’s way in the world. Jomar finds work working with a master craftsman to create a golden plated lyre (musical instrument). His sister Zefa struggles to find work and is briefly held captive. However, by the end of the book they come to respect each other’s strengths as they find their way in the world.
This novel brings a believable story in Mesopotamia to life to use in a history class or for a novel study on ancient civilizations. At the center of this book is a story of coming of age, overcoming obstacles, and standing up for what is right. The main character comes to acknowledge and embrace his faults and work to make up for them.
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