chapter 1

1. Spoke or smiled in a mocking or unkind way
5. A country where people vote for their leaders instead of having a king or queen
9. Great bravery, especially in dangerous situations
10. A special ceremony or challenge to become a member of a group
11. A loud, confusing mix of sounds
13. Serious, unpleasant, or frightening
14. In a ridiculous or unbelievable way
16. In Viking mythology, a place where brave warriors go after death
17. From where (an old-fashioned or formal word)
18. With wild, extreme enthusiasm or energy
19. Very interested or amazed by something
22. No longer existing; all of that type have died out

2. A deep, low sound that continues
3. The crime of breaking into a place to steal things
4. Small sea animals that stick tightly to rocks
6. Suggesting something bad or scary is going to happen
7. A condition where the body reacts badly to certain things (like food or animals)
8. To stay in a place longer than expected or necessary
12. Useful or good enough, but not fancy or special
15. Beautiful or pleasant to look at, usually describing nature or views
20. A large snake or dragon-like creature
21. A long, sharp tooth, especially from an animal like a snake or dragon