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Summary
Part 1, Chapters 1-3
Part 1, Chapters 4-5
Part 1, Chapters 6-10
Part 1, Chapters 11-15
Part 2, Chapters 16-22
Part 3, Chapters 23-27
Part 3, Chapters 28-33
Part 3, Chapters 34-40
Part 3, Chapters 41-49
Part 3, Chapters 50-57
Part 4, Chapters 58-63
Part 4, Chapters 64-67
Part 4, Chapters 68-74
Part 4, Chapters 75-79
Part 5, Chapters 80-84
Part 5, Chapters 85-87
Character Analysis
Themes
Symbols & Motifs
Important Quotes
Vocabulary
Essay Topics
Quiz
This section presents terms and phrases that are central to understanding the text and may present a challenge to the reader. Use this list to create a vocabulary quiz or worksheet, to prepare flashcards for a standardized test, or to inspire classroom word games and other group activities.
1. gaunt (adjective):
lean to the point of boniness, often with the implication of suffering or sickness
“[My father] wore tweed jackets. He was gaunt.” (Chapter 2, Page 4)
2. moorings (plural noun):
the places where something (typically a boat) is anchored or tethered, or the cables, lines, etc. used to secure something in place
“I spun violently into the sky, raging and banging stars from their moorings, swirling and vomiting.” (Chapter 7, Page 16)
3. agitating (verb):
stirring or shaking up, literally or (as in emotion, political sentiment, etc.) figuratively
“I should live for today and not be agitating all the time.” (Chapter 7, Page 19)
4. illicit (adjective):
forbidden, not approved of
“So many stars, it seemed like a celebration, a grand, illicit party the galaxy was holding after the humans had been put to bed.” (Chapter 8, Page 21)
5. oblivious (adjective):
completely unaware of
“Every time Gat said these things, so casual and truthful, so oblivious—my veins opened.