Unit 1 Vocab
"to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc."
Stagnating
"A deep crack or split in a glacier"
Crevasse
NOT CREVICE
What were the risks of attempting the Everest climb?
Fall into a crevasse, suffocate in avalanche, cerebral edema (Brain swells too much due to lack of oxygen), sleeping and dying of hypothermia.
Where did Rosa Parks sit after boarding the bus in the evening?
She sat in "the racially neutral middle section," where African-Americans were allowed unless seats were needed for white people.
Who are the main characters in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
Mrs.Flowers and Marguerite.
"a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting"
Clamor
"Poise, self-confident"
Aplomb
What was Erik Weihenmayer's goal, and why did he take on that goal?
He wanted to be the first blind person to climb Mount Everest and show that such a feat is not restricted to sighted people?
Why did the bus driver order her to move and how did Rosa respond?
The front of the bus filled up, leaving one white man standing. She refused to give up her seat, even if it that meant being arrested.
How does Marguerite feel about Mrs.Flowers?
She is in awe of her.
Provide an example for the word Retaliate being used in a sentence.
The Steelers fans retaliated against the team when they decided to renew Matt Canada's contract.
(Depends on Answer)
"Commonplace, lacking in originality"
Banal
What did Erik have to do to become acclimitized to Mount Everest
Traverse the Kuhmbu Icefalls 10 times, base camp to camp 1
Why was Rosa Park's actions so significant?
The time had finally come for collective action against racism and segregation and Park's refusal to move served as the igniting spark.
What kind of assignments does Mrs.Flowers give Marguerite?
Marguerite is to read books aloud
"Dejected; having lost enthusiasm and hope"
Dispirited
Provide an example of Demeanor being used in a sentence.
Mr.Kline's demeanor was ecstatic after the Steelers won the Superbowl for the 7th time. It will happen trust me.
(Depends on Answer)
What was one Advantage and Disadvantage Erik Weihenmayer had when climbing Mount Everest?
Advantage: Not hampered by lack of visibility, highly sensitive to sound
Disadvantage: Unable to see terrain or gauge distance
"Doing nothing was the doing" Explain this quote from the poem in reference to Rosa Parks' actions.
Doing nothing represented taking action, an action of quiet defiance.
What does Mrs.Flowers mean when she tells Marguerite that some people, though lacking formal schooling, are "more educated and even more intelligent than college professors"?
She means that wisdom does not depend upon formal education.
Provide the definition for Undulate.
"To move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement."
Provide the definition for Inevitability.
Something that is certain to happen
In which two countries is Everest located?
Nepal and Tibet
Determine the meaning of this stanza from the poem Rosa. What characteristics can we infer about Rosa Parks based on this excerpt.\/
How she stood up
when they bent down to retrieve
her purse. That courtesy.
The image of parks responding with courtesy suggests the strength of her graciousness
Why is this story significant?
The story represents instances of oppression and racism and provides a voice that might have been unknown prior about the African-American experience.