Emako Blue- Mood & Vocabulary List #6

Emako Blue- Mood & Vocabulary List #6

Monterey

I stood up to take my place in the procession of mourners at the front of the church mostly because I wanted to remember Emako the way she was. My legs got weak and my dad put his arms around me and held me up. I turned my head and saw Emako's mama. I swallowed hard as I started to cry again . . . I walked slowly toward the coffin and stared. Emako. My girl. Emako Blue.

Multiple Choice

Which word best describes the mood of Monterey's excerpt?

• brooding

• heartbroken

• jealous

• pensive

• restless

Multiple Choice

Seeing her best friend in the baby pink coffin ____________ the memory of when she first met Emako.

• accosted

• deterred

• elicited

• tolerated

Jamal

I hung my head, trying to find some more tears, but they were all gone. I had cried almost without stopping three nights straight. I wanted to scream. I wanted to break some heads. I wanted to get the MF who had done this. But I couldn't. I had to leave it to the police or God. I looked up as the preacher spoke from the pulpit. "'Vengeance is mine; I will repay,' saith the Lord." It was like he was reading my mind.

Multiple Choice

Which word best describes the mood of Jamal's excerpt?

• brooding

• heartbroken

• jealous

• pensive

• scared

Multiple Choice

It was difficult for Jamal to ______________ the anger he felt and he wanted revenge.

• accost

• elicit

• tolerate

Savannah

Monterey entered the church and glared at me like I didn't belong there. No, she did not disrespect me up in here. But I didn't let it bother me. I mean, we all had the right to say goodbye to Emako, even me. I know that most people thought that I was hating on Emako or something, and I suppose I was, but you gotta understand. I mean, the girl had it all going for her. She could sing. And, yeah, she was pretty. I had to give her that too. But she was... nice. That was the part that really messed with me. That was the part I didn't trust. I thought she was just acting and I was waiting for her mask to come off so that I could see what was underneath. I was sorry. But now I would never be able to tell her that. So, I suppose Emako had won the battle. The war had started at the beginning of the year.

Multiple Choice

Which word best describes the mood of Savannah's excerpt?

• heartbroken

• jealous

• restless

• scared

• uneasy

Multiple Choice

Savannah described Monterey's glare as a way to _____________ from her staying at Emako's funeral

• accost

• deter

• elicit

• tolerate

Eddie

When I got to the church, I started looking for the holy water. Then I remembered that it wasn't a Catholic church. I made the sign of the cross anyway. There were plenty everywhere and by the time I found a seat, the minister had already started talking. Someone put a hand on my shoulder and I turned around and stared into Monterey's bloodshot eyes. She squeezed my hand and I watched the tears roll down her cheeks, but I kept my tears. I stayed strong. Strong. I let go of her and looked forward, listening to the minister's words. Sobs and moans were coming from everywhere. Sorrow floated through the air. I picture Emako with angel's wings, flying through the church like she was happy. I know it wasn't right, but I started to smile. You have to understand. She said like a pajarito, like a bird.

Multiple Choice

Which word best describes the mood of Eddie's excerpt?

• brooding

• heartbroken

• jealous

• livid (very angry)

• pensive (thoughtful)

Multiple Choice

___________ feeling sad and upset by Emako's abrupt death, Eddie felt she was at peace and smiled.

• Accosted by

• Despite

• Elicited by

• Hence