Vocabulary 1
Who are Native Americans? Translate into Georgian
ამერიკელი მკვიდრი მოსახლეობა
Translate into Georgian: Coastline, Province, Region
სანაპირო, პროვინცია, რეგიონი
What was Jack London's occupation, and what are some of his notable works?
Jack London was an American author, journalist, and social activist. Some of his notable works include The Call of the Wild, White Fang, The Sea-Wolf, and the short story To Build a Fire.
True or False:
"All ears" means listening carefully or eagerly.
Answer: True
The Christmas Presents
How do the main characters in The Christmas Presents demonstrate the theme of self-sacrifice, and what does this reveal about their personalities?
Della Dillingham Young- Della is Jim's young wife. She takes great pride in her beautiful, long hair.
James "Jim" Dillingham Young- Jim is the 22-year-old husband of Della. His one prized possession is his gold pocket watch that belonged to his grandfather and father.
Della runs to a hair shop and sells her hair for twenty dollars. Then she uses the money to buy Jim a simple platinum watch chain. Della returns home to fix her hair into curls and make dinner. When Jim walks into the door, he freezes, staring at Della's hair. Della tells him that she did it in order to buy a proper Christmas present for him. Jim snaps out of his shock, hugs Della, and throws a package on the table. He explains that no haircut could make him love her any less, but that he was surprised because of the present that he bought for her. Della opens the package to find expensive tortoiseshell combs for her long hair. She's ecstatic for a moment before she begins crying, and Jim has to comfort her. Suddenly, Della remembers her present to Jim, and asks to see Jim's watch so that she could put the new chain on it. Jim sits back on the couch and smiles, then admits that he sold his watch in order to buy the combs.
What does "a trader" mean? Translate into Georgian
What does a "shipwreck" mean? Translate into Georgian
ვაჭარი
გემის ჩაძირვა
Translate into Georgian: Mining, Species, Population
გათხრა, სახეობა, მოსახლეობა
Who were the Pilgrims?
The Pilgrims were a group of people from England who sailed to America on a ship called the Mayflower in 1620.
They came to America looking for religious freedom and a new life.
They settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, but their first winter was very hard. Many of them got sick or died because they didn't have enough food or supplies
Multiple Choice:
What does it mean if someone "Spills the beans"?
a) To share a secret
b) To confess something guilty
c) To tell a lie
d) To start a new business
a) To share a secretv
Soapy's Choice
How does Soapy’s internal conflict about his future reflect the broader social issues addressed in Soapy’s Choice? What events lead to Soapy’s decision to try and get arrested?
Soapy’s internal conflict reflects the struggle of the lower class to escape poverty and find a sense of purpose. His desire to get arrested is symbolic of the lack of opportunities and the societal neglect of those in need, highlighting themes of hopelessness, class struggle, and societal indifference.
Soapy decides to get arrested because he believes it will provide him with a place to stay and a meal in jail.
What does a chain" mean? Explain in English
A lot of very small metal rings joined together
Translate into Georgian: Humid, Urban, Resident
ტენიანი, ურბანული, მაცხოვრებელი
When is Thanksgiving celebrated? Veterans Day? Columbus Day?
What does the idiom "Back to square one" mean?
a) To move ahead in a task
b) To start over from the beginning
c) To finish a project
d) To ignore the problem
b) To start over from the beginning
To Build a Fire
What specific temperature is the man warned about before embarking on his journey, and how does the extreme cold affect his decisions?
The man is warned that the temperature is about 50 degrees below zero. The extreme cold affects his decisions by causing him to underestimate the dangers of traveling in such conditions, leading him to push on despite the advice to stay put. This ultimately contributes to his failure to survive.
What does "a choice" mean? Explain in English
Something that you choose or decide
What do "adventurous" and "timeless" mean?
Adventurous – Willing to take risks or try out new experiences; full of excitement.
Timeless – Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion; enduring.
What do we celebrate on Columbus Day? Veterans Day?
Columbus Day, which is on the second Monday of October, celebrates Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492.
Veterans Day, in the United States is a national holiday (November 11) honoring military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Short Answer:
What idiom would you use to describe something that is very expensive?
Answer: Cost an arm and a leg
To Build a Fire
What mistake does the man make when he tries to build a fire after falling into the creek, and how does this mistake contribute to his survival difficulties?
The man makes the mistake of using wet wood to build his fire after falling into the creek. This mistake prevents the fire from igniting properly, and as a result, he struggles to stay warm in the extreme cold, which ultimately leads to his demise.
What do "hardship" and "resilience" mean? Please explain in English.
Hardship – Severe suffering or privation.
Resilience – The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
What do "advocacy" and "instability" mean?
Advocacy – Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
Instability – Lack of stability; the tendency to change or fail unpredictably.
List two novels by John Steinbeck, Charles Dickens, George Orwell, and Agatha Christie. (8 novels in total)
Fill in the Blank:
Before her big performance, we told her, "__________!"
Break a leg
To Build a Fire
How does the protagonist's encounter with the dog differ from his own attitude toward survival in the story?
The man is focused on logic and pride, believing that he can overcome nature with his reasoning. In contrast, the dog instinctively understands the danger of the cold and is driven by survival instincts. The dog is more attuned to nature's threats, unlike the man who ignores the warning signs and overestimates his own capabilities