TCOWL Chapter 1 to 4 Test

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What does 'devoured' mean in the context of eating?

Back

Ate quickly and eagerly

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What does 'interminable' mean?

Back

Endless

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What was the Kindertransport referred to as?

Back

Children's Train

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Did Mr. Rothbard give up his son's ticket for the train?

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True

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What might children walking single file through the town resemble?

Back

A lost school field trip

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Define 'context' in literature.

Back

The circumstances or setting surrounding a text that help to understand its meaning.

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What is a 'theme' in a story?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed by the narrative.

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What does 'characterization' refer to?

Back

The process of creating and developing a character in a story.

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What is the purpose of a 'setting' in a narrative?

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To provide the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What does 'plot' mean in literature?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.