Vocabulary
Agreeable is an antonym to which vocabulary word?
Perverse
Which one of Henrietta Lacks's family members is author Rebecca Skloot most interested in hearing from?
Her daughter, Deborah
True or false? The protagonist and the antagonist can sometimes be the same character.
True
Ethos, pathos, or logos? As a college professor, I have written and graded many research papers.
Ethos
Cleanliness is an antonym to which vocabulary word?
Squalor
According to Luddite club members, how can social media affect your mental health?
It can lead to poor self-esteem
Why do the children in "Marigolds" dislike Miss Lottie's marigolds?
A. They don't like Miss Lottie, so they don't like her marigolds.
B. They make the neighborhood smell bad.
C. They are too pretty, and the kids are jealous of them.
D. They remind them of their own moms.
C. They are too pretty, and the kids are jealous of them.
Fill-in-the blank vocab:
Her decision to volunteer at the shelter every weekend showed her ___________________ for those who were struggling.
A. hesitation B. compassion
C. irritation D. ambition
B. compassion
Is the underlined word being used correctly in the following sentence?
The man was filled with metamorphosis when he saw the stray dog lying on the side of the road; he picked him up to take him to the shelter.
No
In "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," which of these descriptions accurately depicts what Deborah thinks about Henrietta's cells?
They contain Henrietta's spirit, controlling the life of anyone who crosses their path.
In Wall-E, why does Eve come to Earth?
She is looking for life on Earth
Which of the following is a synonym for decipher?
A. decline B. decode
C. bankrupt D. filth
B. Decode
Wealthy is an antonym to which vocabulary word?
Impoverished
Which non-fiction piece did Shelby Ostergaard write?
"It's No One's Fault when it's Everyone's Fault"
This story's setting is Japan
"The Wise Old Woman"
A. They think she's an old witch.
B. They think she eats worms for every meal.
C. They think she's a kind old grandmother.
A. They think she's an old witch.
Patience is a synonym for which vocabulary word?
Stoicism
In "It's No One's Fault When It's Everyone's Fault, what is deindividuation?
A. Decisions made by a small group
B. Loss of group membership
C. Breaking away from group identity
D. Loss of personal identity and responsibility within a group.
D. Loss of personal identity and responsibility within a group.
Why don't George and Hazel react to the murder of their son as one might expect?
A. They do not tolerate criticism of the government.
B. They cannot remember.
C. They know Harrison deserved it.
D. They decide it's safer to forget.
B. They cannot remember
In "Harrison Bergeron," what does the dance with Harrison and the ballerina symbolize?
A. artistic creativity
B. freedom from limitations
C. obedience to authority
D. destruction of property
freedom from limitations