U6 Chapter 2
U6 Chapter 3
U6 MIXED
U6C1 Scanning
Idioms
100
This word means clever and intelligent.
What is "astute."
100
What word means "someone who catches and steals animals illegally?"
What is "poacher."
100
What word/phrase means "to take stronger action on something illegal?"
What is "crack down on."
100
When was Evard Munch's "The Scream" stolen?
When is "2004."
100
What does "a little white lie" mean?
What is "a small lie that doesn't hurt anyone."
200
Which one doesn't belong: boring monotonous thrilling uninteresting
What is "thrilling."
200
Which one doesn't belong: exposed concealed hidden invisible
What is "exposed."
200
Which one doesn't belong: disaster celebration tragedy calamity
What is "celebration."
200
Approximately how many art thefts take place around the world every year?
What is 10,000.
200
What does "a steal" mean?
What is "something that costs a lot less than it's worth."
300
Define disaster.
What is "an event that causes harm, damage, or death."
300
Define "smuggle."
What is "to take things or people to or from a place secretly and often illegally."
300
Define "witness."
What is "someone who saw or heard something related to a crime."
300
Who wrote "The Art Stealers."
Who is "Milton Esterow."
300
What is the meaning of to "throw in the towel?"
What is "to give up or to quit."
400
Define "make or break."
What is "resulting in great success or complete failure."
400
Define "dreadful."
What is "extremely unpleasant or harmful; awful."
400
Fill in the blank: My back pack is showing a lot of _________________________. I think I need to get a new one without holes and stains.
What is "wear and tear."
400
When was Manet's painting "Bouquet of Peonies" stolen?
When is "1988."
400
What is the meaning of "out in left field?"
What is "odd or strange."
500
Fill in the blank: Unfortunately, students sometimes ___________________ cheating on exams.
What is "get away with."
500
Fill in the blank: After losing the game the lead player looked like she was ____________________ crying.
What is "on the brink of."
500
Fill in the blanks: The police have been trying to __________________ a dangerous leader of drug __________________ for his serious crimes in this city.
What is "track down" and "trafficking."
500
What movie shows Goya's painting "The Duke of Wellington?"
What is "Dr. No"
500
What is the meaning of "paint the town red."
What is "to go out and celebrate."
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