Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Comprehension
100

The community garden produced an abundance of vegetables that was enough to feed the whole neighborhood.

What is a large supply of something.

100


The president’s solemn speech seemed appropriate at the memorial for fallen soldiers.

What is grave or somber. 

100

Why doesn't  Nya’s family always live by the lake?

What is because the Dinka and Nuer fight during the wet season. 

100

Why does Salva cling (hold on to)  to his Uncle's shirt?

What is - He's scared of the lion.  He's afraid after Marial gets killed. 

200

We have three weeks to make up our minds, so there’s no need to make the decision in haste.

What is Urgency, speed, fast?

200

The father tried to soothe the baby by feeding it.

What is calm down or make feel better. 

200

Why do Mariel and Salva get along?

What is because they are the same age or

they both lost their families or they understand each other.

200

Why was Akeer (Nya's sister)sick?

What is  - she drank dirty water?

300

Because it was hot, my sister used a book as a makeshift fan.

What is used for an urgent or emergency situation?

300

The crowd swarms toward the stage when the lead singer appears.

What is to move or gather in great numbers. 

300

Why does Nya's mother hate living by the lake?

What is because it is too dangerous.  She's afraid her husband will get killed. 

300

Why did the fisherman run into their tents?

What is - they were afraid of the mosquitoes.  They knew they were coming. 

400

Ms. Lutz's  voice is so monotonous I sometimes fall asleep during his lectures.

what is dull, boring or repetitive?

400

Make an inference about Uncle Jewiir

What is he is a cheerful person and everyone respects him.

500

We could easily walk through this creek because the water is shallow.

What is not having depth or being deep.

500

Why do you think Salva is still hungry after he eats the Topi?

What is - he becomes ill after eating it too quickly?

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