Vocab
adjective; word used to describe:
something happening quickly, without warning
abrupt
to make show of an intention of harm
menacing
What is a "Big Game" hunter
someone who hunts large animals
inventor of the light bulb - Thomas ___________
Edison
Largest continent
Asia
lengthened in time
prolonged
marked by stubborn determination
doggedly
name of the island Rainsford gets trapped on
Ship-Trap
The Transcontinental Railroad went from the __________ coast to the __________ coast of America.
East, West
smallest continent
Australia
someone from the ruling class, usually those with nobility, money, or both
aristocrat
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Something that adds to comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
amenities
General Zaroff is an aristocrat from what country?
Russia
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The Transcontinental Railroad was mostly built by Irish and _____________ immigrants.
Chinese
France is part of this continent
Europe
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capable of being touched or felt
palpable
bizarre, very unexpected, gross, unnatural
grotesque
What is a "moral dilemma" ? in your own words
morals = correct behavior/values
dilemma = difficult problem
(if you described something close to this then you get credit)
Inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham _________
Bell
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If you live in California, you probably swim in this ocean
Pacific
to struggle to move or obtain footing
flounder
a state of being/feeling confused
bewilderment
If the captives on the island do not get hunted down within 2 day, General Zaroff uses these to help him find the people
His dogs
carbon
The Pope lives in this country, ___________ City
Vatican