Category 1
My mother sweetened her cookies with molasses rather than sugar.
a thick dark brown syrup produced during the refining of raw sugar.
He was killed leading a charge, bayonet in hand.
a blade that can be attached to the end of a rifle and used for stabbing
He dismissed the congregation with a prayer of benediction.
an expression of approval or good wishes
The cavalry was brought into support the mission.
troops mounted on horseback or in armored carriers or helicopters, or the branch of military service composed of such things.
He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful tone as he gave the eulogy at the funeral.
having or showing sincerity and gravity
After the raccoons got into the garbage, litter was strewn all around our year.
to scatter things around a large area
Why does the general tell Joby that he cried as well?
to give Joby courage
We visited an orchard this fall to pick our own apples.
an area of land on which fruit or nut trees are grown, especially commercially
When does the story take place?
a. spring
b. summer
c. fall
d. winter
a. spring
In the vampire story, the young woman is offered immortality at the cost of her human soul.
endless life
Evan though my question was perfectly legitimate, it was mostly ignored.
valid, justified, or deserved
I heard a slight tremor in her voice that made me think she was lying.
a quiver or shudder, e.g. from fear, illness or nervousness
Why does the general need Joby?
to help keep the soldiers motivated.
Which word best describes the boy's mood at the end of the text?
a. cheerrful
b. annoyed
c. miserable
d. determined
d. determined
What is the "vast wind" that the boy hears?
the whispers of men
Based on the following excerpt, what is the general afriad of?
"Sometime this week more innocents will get shot out of pure Cherokee enthusiasm than ever got shot before. Oil Creek was full of boys splashing around in the noonday sun just a few hours ago. I feat it will be full of boys aain, just floating, at sundown tomorrow, not caring where the current takes them."
a. He will die.
b. They will not win the war
c. Many young boys will die
d. He will never be able to see his family again.
c. Many young boys will die
What does the general compare Joby's role to?
a. a brave general
b. a strong wind
c. a charging wave
d. a beating heart
d. a beating heart
What does the general mean when he says, "There's your cheek, fell right off the tree overhead"?
a. Joby must have hurt himself because he has a scar on his cheek
b. Joby is old because his cheek is as rough as the tree overhead.
c. Joby is young because his cheek is as soft as a peach
d. Joby is clumsy, so he can't be ready for the battle ahead.
Joby is young because his cheek is as soft as a peach
Which word best desribes the boy's mood at the beginning of the text?
a. angry b. ashamed c. fearful d. grateful
c. fearful
What do the general and Joby have in common?
a. They cry
b. They are from the same hometown
c. They cannot fight
d. They want to die as heroes
They cry