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Marigolds
American History
Romeo & Juliet
Vocabulary
College and Career
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During what time period does Lizabeth live in?
A time when everyone struggled with poverty and people searched to find work.
100
What does Elena learn about prejudice?
Prejudice is a fact of life.
100
What does it mean to bite your thumb at someone?
It is an obscene gesture.
100
What does progress mean?
When you progress, you move forward.
100
What do you have to fill out if you are applying for a job or college?
An application.
200
What do the children do when they are bored during the long, summer days?
They run off to Miss Lottie's house to annoy her.
200
Elena experiences prejudice at the hands of classmates when--
The girls on the playground stereotype Puerto Rican food.
200
Who tries to stop the fight?
Benvolio
200
What does it mean for something to be attainable?
It is reachable or achieved.
200
How many years of high school English do you need to graduate?
4 years.
300
Why does Miss Lottie work so hard on her marigolds?
She wants to create something beautiful.
300
How do Elena's classmates make fun of her?
They call her "pork chop" and "rice and beans."
300
What does the Prince of Verona threaten the families with after they fight in the street?
Death if they disturb the streets again.
300
What is a calamity?
A calamity is a disasterous event that causes loss, distress, trouble, and suffering.
300
What standardized tests do you need to take in order to be accepted into most colleges/universities?
The SAT and/or ACT.
400
What causes Lizabeth to pull out Miss Lottie's marigolds in a rage?
She was confused and scared about her father breaking down and crying.
400
Elena experiences prejudice at the hands of her school when--
They won't schedule her in honors classes.
400
What is keeping Romeo and Juliet from being together?
Their families hate each other.
400
What does subsequently mean?
An event or an item that comes after another.
400
What type of attire should you wear when going on an interview?
Guys-suit/tie, dress shoes Girls-suit, nice shoes or dress pants and a nice top
500
Lizabeth begins to have compassion when--
She is able to feel Miss Lottie's pain and despair.
500
What can you infer about Elena's mother from her effort to keep Elena from going to study at Eugene's house?
She has experienced prejudice herself.
500
When Juliet asks, "What's in a name?" speech, what does she wish Romeo could do?
Leave his family to be with her.
500
What is a pinnacle?
A pinnacle is the top of a mountain or the highest achievement.
500
What are the most important things to do while in high school?
Maintain good grades and get involved in extra curricular activities.