Comprehension
In "Senor Nobo, "what does Senor Noboa do when he encounters his laborers?
a) He makes a harsh speech to threaten them into continued hard work.
b) He laughs at them and mocks them for their display of insubordination.
c) He boasts about the impressive quantity of crops produced in the last year.
d) He demands that they demonstrate proper respect for him and look at him.
a) He makes a harsh speech to threaten them into continued hard work.
1. What does the word omnipotent most nearly mean?
A) Kind and generous
B) All-powerful and unlimited in ability
C) Wise and thoughtful
D) Invisible and mysterious
B) All-powerful and unlimited in ability
If Nia is literally omnipotent, which of the following must be true? Base your response on the meaning of omnipotent.
a) She seems to be everywhere at all times
b) She has traveled to every country on Earth
c) She has the power to do anything she wants
d) She has encyclopedic knowledge of all subjects
c) She has the power to do anything she wants
If a person is trembling, they are:
A) Laughing loudly
B) Shaking from fear, cold, or emotion
C) Running quickly
D) Sleeping peacefully
B) Shaking from fear, cold, or emotion
In "Senor Nobo," why do the laborers turn their backs and refuse to look at Senor Noboa when he comes to visit?
a) They are plotting a rebellion against him
b) They want to show their respect and deference to him
c) They want to show their defiance to his unjust labor practices.
d) They superstitiously believe that looking in his face causes death
d) They superstitiously believe that looking in his face causes death
Which of the following best describes someone with authority?
A) A person who is always confused
B) A person who has the power to make decisions and enforce rules
C) A person who avoids responsibility
D) A person who speaks very quietly
B) A person who has the power to make decisions and enforce rules
What is the most likely meaning of the word authority in the following sentence?
The workers questioned the authority of the boss
a) personal beliefs
b) work experience
c) right hold power
d) ability to work together
c) right hold power
A curandero is best described as:
A) A type of warrior
B) A traditional healer or shaman
C) A government official
D) A musician from South America
B) A traditional healer or shaman
In "Senor Noboa," which statement best describes how Senor Noboa and his father came to amass their vast properly?
a) They stumbled into repeated lucky opportunities
b) They forced other landowners into selling their land cheaply
c) They used their fortunes to spend large sums on massive stretches of land
d) they purchased the land through lengthy negotiations and complex treaties.
b) They forced other landowners into selling their land cheaply
A stentorian voice is:
A) Soft and gentle
B) Loud and powerful
C) High-pitched and squeaky
D) Muffled and unclear
B) Loud and powerful
In Senor Noboa," which of the following best describes Senor Noboa's attitude toward those who work for him?
a) He believes he can treat them as he likes because they are his property.
b) He does not believe that they have the tight to ask for fair treatment
c) He believes they are better off working for him than for his father
d) He does not believe he should have to pay for their work.
b) He does not believe that they have the tight to ask for fair treatment
Which if these examples could best be used to demonstrate the meaning of the word stentorian?
a) the squeak of a little mouse
b) the tone of an eager student
c) a strongly worded letter of complaint
d) a loud speech of reprimand by a superior.
d) a loud speech of reprimand by a superior.
In "Senor Noboa," what does Senor Noboa do when he encounters his laborers?
a) He makes a harsh speech to threaten them into continued hard work.
b) He laughs at them and mocs them for their display of insubordination
c) He boasts about eh impressive quantity of crops produced in the last year
d) He demands that they demonstrate proper respect for him and look at him.
a) He makes a harsh speech to threaten them into continued hard work.
If someone looks bewildered, they are probably:
A) Angry and aggressive
B) Calm and relaxed
C) Confused and unsure
D) Excited and joyful
Confused and unsure
What object ultimately leads to Señor Noboa’s death?
A. A machete
B. A snake
C. A mirror
D. A banana stalk
C. A mirror
Stentorian
a) Whispering softly
b) Speaking loudly and powerfully
c) Confused and lost
d) Trembling with fear
b) Speaking loudly and powerfully
In "Senor Noboa," which two statements best describe Senor Noboa's response to the laborers reaction to him?
a) He resolves to persuade them that he is fair to them.
b) He feels angry at their insubordination toward a superior
c) He realizes that their legends about him can help him bully them
d) He is relieved that they show the appropriate respect for his position
e) He feels delighted that they attribute so much unearned power to him
c) He realizes that their legends about him can help him bully them
e) He feels delighted that they attribute so much unearned power to him
What does it mean if someone is blundering?
A) They are moving gracefully
B) They are making careless mistakes
C) They are solving problems quickly
D) They are speaking fluently
B) They are making careless mistakes
What does the mirror symbolize in the story?
A. The fragility of wealth
B. The reflection of truth and justice
C. The workers’ desire for revenge
D. The illusion of power and fear
D. The illusion of power and fear
Bewildered
a) confused
b) loud and commanding
c) Powerful and in control
d) Healing with herbs
a) confused