Vocabulary
What does the word "propose" mean?
A) To suggest something, to intend to do something, ask someone to marry
B) Complex, with great care or detail, to give more detail or develop further
C) To show something, to represent something, to direct attention to
To suggest something, to intend to do something, ask someone to marry
The teacher asked the students to _______ a solution to the problem during class.
B) Foresee
C) Propose
D) Console
Propose
In the story, Sal and her grandparents set off on a road trip to Lewiston, Idaho. What is the main reason for this journey?
B) To search for Sal's missing father
C) To retrace Sal's mother’s journey
D) To explore Sal's family history and roots
To retrace Sal's mother’s journey
What does the word "duplicate" mean?
A) To see or be aware of something that hasn’t happened yet
B) Noticeably different, strong and definite, easy to sense and recognize
C) To make an exact copy, the same as something else
To make an exact copy, the same as something else
The artist made sure each piece of artwork was ________ and unlike any other
A) Distinct
B) Colossal
C) Console
Distinct
“Sometimes I am as ornery and stubborn as an old donkey. My father says I lean on broken reeds and will get a face full of swamp mud one day ” (Creech, 6).
14. Using context clues for support, what is the definition of ornery
A) Happy
B) Bad-tempered
C) Easy Going
Bad-tempered
What does the word "distinct" mean?
A) To show something, to represent something, to direct attention to
B) To make an exact copy, the same as something else
C) Noticeably different, strong and definite, easy to sense and recognize
Noticeably different, strong and definite, easy to sense and recognize
The large bridge was so _______ that it could be seen from miles away.
A) Propose
B) Colossal
C) Foresee
Colossal
In Chapter 12, Sal’s grandparents continue their road trip and make unexpected stops along the way. What is the central idea of this part of the story?
A) Sal is frustrated with her grandparents’ unpredictable behavior.
B) Sal begins to appreciate her grandparents' sense of adventure and spontaneity.
C) Sal wishes she had stayed home instead of going on the trip.
Sal begins to appreciate her grandparents' sense of adventure and spontaneity.
What does the word "colossal" mean?
A) To see or be aware of something that hasn’t happened yet
B) Very large or great
D) To show something, to represent something, to direct attention to
B) Very large or great
Sarah felt nervous about the test, so her friend tried to _______ her by saying she would do great.
A) Propose
B) Elaborate
C) Console
Console
In Chapter 14, Phoebe becomes more suspicious of her neighbor, Mrs. Cadaver. She tells Sal, “Maybe there’s something hidden under the bush [...] Like Mr. Cadaver–as I told you before. Maybe Mr. Birkway helped her chop up her husband and bury him and maybe they were getting worried and decided to disguise the spot with a rhododendron bush” (Creech 84). What does this quote reveal about Phoebe’s personality?
A) It shows Phoebe’s tendency to jump to conclusions and let her imagination run wild.
B) It demonstrates that Phoebe is becoming more trusting of strangers.
C) It highlights Phoebe’s deep fear of being abandoned by her family.
It demonstrates that Phoebe is becoming more trusting of strangers.
The dark clouds in the sky seemed to _______ a storm was coming soon.
A) Indicate
B) Foresee
D) Duplicate
Indicate
What does the word "foresee" mean?
B) To see or be aware of something that hasn’t happened yet
C) Noticeably different, strong and definite, easy to sense and recognize
D) To try to make someone feel less sad or disappointed
To see or be aware of something that hasn’t happened yet
Sarah felt nervous about the test, so her friend tried to _______ her by saying she would do great.
A) Propose
B) Elaborate
C) Console
Console
In Walk Two Moons, Phoebe’s family often overlooks Mrs. Winterbottom’s contributions and feelings. How does their treatment of her reflect the family’s dynamics (how they treat each other??
B) They respect her deeply but misunderstand her intentions.
C) They rely on her for support but fail to recognize her as an individual with her own needs.
D) They treat her equally and include her in important family decisions.
They rely on her for support but fail to recognize her as an individual with her own needs.
The scientist had to _______ on the findings of the experiment to the audience in great detail.
A) Elaborate
B) Indicate
C) Console
Elaborate