Verbs
What is it called to make someone calm?
appease
This is a word for food
victuals
What does it mean to be stubborn?
Obstinate
Why was Alexander Selkirk stranded on an island?
He had an anger problem and he fought with the captain.
What does ascertain mean?
To find out
What does commission mean?
Giving someone the power or right to do something.
What does mutinous mean?
Rebellious
How did Selkirk change his attitude?
He read the Bible and God changed his heart.
What word means forced?
compelled
What word means nourishment; food that supports life or health?
Sustenance
What does renowned mean?
To be honored or famed
Why did Selkirk build his hut in a secret place?
He wanted to be protected if people came to the island.
What does it mean to be able to be obtained or acquired?
Procurable
What is a tool or piece of equipment?
implement
What does insolent mean?
rude and disrespectful
What animals did Selkirk tame and why?
Cats, so that they would chase the mice away.
Give a correct example sentence for the word reconciled.
The teacher will check.
What is a word for a steep cliff? and give a correct example of this word.
Precipice
Teacher will judge sentence.
Which word is a synonym for stormy?
Tempestuous
What happened when Selkirk picked up the Bible?
He had a flashback of back home in Scotland and how he was kicked out of church.