Vocabulary
Tricky Words 1
Tricky Words 2
Details from the Text 1
Details from the Text 2
1000

What does the word "stroll" mean?

Walk at a leisurely pace

1000

Read the word:  campaign

campaign 

1000

Read the word:  receptionist

receptionist 

1000

How had Joe felt about his job BEFORE reading the "Moment" magazine article?

He was a super salesperson / he was not afraid

1000

What did Joe threaten to do with his money?

Turn it over to one of the outfits that was suing / help sue Niota

2000

What does the word "intent" mean?

Your aim or purpose / motive

2000

Read the word: filing 

filing

file - ing

2000

Read the word:  bellow

bellow

2000

AFTER reading the moment article, how did Joe spend a lot of his time?

Walking / thinking

2000

Why did Joe think he could sell the agency president on his plan?

Because he was a good salesperson

3000

What does the word "domestic" mean?

not foreign / made in thiscountry (home) 

3000

Read the word: practically

practically 

3000

Read the word:  executives

executives 

3000

What new name did Joe propose for Car?

Car by Niota

3000

What was the first step of Joe's new plan?

to change the name of "Car" to "Car by Niota"



4000

What does the word "deceit" mean?

lying

4000

Read the word:  resignation

resignation

4000

Read the word: rowdies

rowdies

4000

What fact did the president of the agency use to argue against Joe?

Niota liked the campaign so much that it gave the agency another $2 million / they made a lot of money

4000

How much money did the agency owe Joe?

more than $6 million

5000

What does the word "rowdies" mean?

disorderly people

5000

Read the words: Joe Kappas campaign  

Joe Kappas Campaign

5000

Read the sentence: After the meeting, Joe remained at the agency.

After the meeting, Joe remained at the agency.

5000

What point was Joe trying to make when he compared Niota to a duck?

Niota was in the same position as the other car manufacturers and should try to get along with them / they had to work together

5000

How much would Niota charge other car manufacturers for the right to use the word "Car"? 

$1,000 per hour