Among The Hidden
Vocab
TARACES
Character Traits
Grab Bag
100

What does Jen's father bribe the Population Police with?

Fur coats

100

Which picture caption fits clench?

A. “Open palm reaching for a high-five”
B. “White-knuckle grip on a roller coaster bar”
C. “Relaxed smile, hands at sides”
D. “Softly patting a puppy”

B. “White-knuckle grip on a roller coaster bar”

100

Whats a good sentence starter/signal phrase for the "C" in TARACES?

According to the text...

The author states...


100

Jen clenching her fists is an example of her being __________?

Short-tempered

100

A word that means the opposite of another word

Antonym 

200

Why does Luke's mom pretend she isn't his mom when talking to Jen's dad?

He is bugged

200

Which sentence shows a respectful way to address incompetence? 

A. “You’re useless.”
B. “You’re terrible at everything.”
C. “You’re incompetent, so quit.”
D. “You’re struggling with this skill; let’s review the steps together.”

D. “You’re struggling with this skill; let’s review the steps together.”

200

What's a good sentence starter/signal phrase for the "E" in TARACES?

This shows...

This demonstrates...

This is important because...

200

Give a character trait to the following situation:

Jen tackles Luke when he walked in the room.

Aggressive

200

The comparison using “like” or “as.” 

Simile 

300

What did Luke say to Jen to make her stop tackling him?

Population Police!

300

Which phrase best fits belated?
A. Belated apology
B. Belated sunrise at noon every day
C. Belated first name
D. Belated color blue

A. Belated apology

300

What's a good sentence starter/signal phrase for the "S" in TARACES?

In sum,

In conclusion,

To sum it up,

300

Give a character trait to the following situation:

Luke carefully crosses the yard to Jen's house, stop at hiding places.

Tentative/Careful

300

The prefix meaning “not.” 

What is un-?

400

When Luke realized his house is no longer a sanctuary, what does he call it?

A prison

400

Which sign would be described as ominous?
A. “Welcome to Summer Fest!”
B. “Fresh Cookies—2 for $1”
C. “Warning: Keep Out. Area Closed After Unexplained Accidents.”
D. “Library Closed”

C. “Warning: Keep Out. Area Closed After Unexplained Accidents.”

400

What is wrong with this citation:

The author states, "Earth is the third planet from the sun" by Basso page 21.

Parenthesis!!


(Basso, pg. 21).

400

Give a character trait to the following situation:

Luke's mom cries as Luke leaves with a new identity.

Emotional/Caring

400

I have hands but no arms and a face but no eyes. What am I?

What is a clock?

500

How does Jen's dad trick the population police when they want to check out the computer?

He says it was him running a sting operation

500

Which is a triumphant moment?
A. Forgetting your lines on stage
B. Finishing a tough project and earning an A
C. Waiting in the lunch line
D. Cleaning your desk

B. Finishing a tough project and earning an A

500

What is wrong with the following citation:

The author said that earth was the third planet from the sun (Basso, pg. 21).

No direct quote!!

The author states, "Earth is the third planet from the sun" (Basso, pg. 21).

500

Give a character trait to the following situation:

Luke's brother pranks him by yelling "Population police! Open up!"

Inconsiderate/Rude

500

The more you take, the more you leave behind. 

What are footsteps?

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