Tier 1
Who is Raymond?
Squeaky's brother
I minded my baby brother as my mother ran to the grocery store.
to take care of something or someone
The cowboys prepared to perform in the rodeo.
a show or contest of cowboy skills, such as riding wild horses or roping cattle
Why do author's choose to write in dialect?
a. Dialect makes their characters seem more real.
b. Dialect makes people easier to understand.
c. Dialect can add a lot of suspense to the plot.
d. Dialect always uses correct grammar.
a. Dialect makes their characters seem more real.
The child prodigy began playing the violin before he could speak.
a person, especially a child, of unusual or marvelous talents
Why does Squeaky have the nickname "Mercury"
Squeaky is fast, and Mercury, the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology, is known for his speed.
someone who entertains people by speaking without moving their lips and making it seem that the words are spoken by a source other than the speaker
Why do Gretchen and Squeaky smile after the race?
They have come to respect each other?
Why is Squeaky irritated by Cynthia Procter?
Cynthia pretends that things come easily to her
Cinderella's fairy godmother created a stagecoach out of a pumpkin to take Cinderella to the ball.
a vehicle pulled by horses that used in past for carrying passengers, mail and goods
What is an allusion?
a reference to something familiar in current events or literature
Many students up for the professor's class because of her excellent reputation.
the way others see a person or thing
A smoker is subject to health problems.
likely to have
The marine biologist used a periscope to study the ocean animals.
a long tube with mirrors fitted in it, used to look over the top of something, especially to see out of a submarine
I was grateful for the woman's help when my car broke down.
feeling thankful or showing thanks for kindness or something pleasing
What is the concrete jungle that Squeak's grandfather refers to?
NYC
It took years for Kim to master the sport of tennis.
to become highly skilled in something
What kind of person is Squeaky?
competitive
Which statement is an example of an allusion?
a. "I always win because I'm the best."
b. "It's going to be one of those Dodge City scenes"
c. "The next word out of anybody, and I'll be their mother too."
d. "The new girl should give you a run for your money."
b. "It's going to be one of those Dodge City scenes"