Unwind Standard 10.4 Quiz

What emotion is the author trying to express in line, "...in front of Connor is a Juvey-cop wearing a smile as big as all outdoors." ?

• fear

• intense longing

• deep satisfaction

• fury

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the impact of the author’s use of the phrase "blind trust of technology” as used in Connor's thought, "...-- and he wonders how many other kids are caught by their own blind trust of technology." ?

• unknowing

• unthinking

• careful

• purposeful

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following synonyms is closest to the meaning of the word acrid in the following line, " Its side mirror smacks him painfully in the ribs before the car screeches to a halt, sending the acrid stench of burned rubber up his nostrils" ?

• perfumed

• pleasant

• sweet

• harsh

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In lines "There are three. A tribunal, thinks Risa. Three adults sitting in judgement..." , what does the word tribunal most nearly mean...?

• judges

• friends

• bosses

• strangers

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In lines "There are , of course, a few other tithes at his school, but they're all from other religions, so Lev has never felt a real sense of camaraderie with them" , what does the word camaraderie most nearly mean...?

• fear

• understanding

• friendship

• jealosuy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose a word that would best replace "sanctity” in lines "Funny, but the Bill of Life was supposed to protect the sanctity of life. Instead it just made life cheap." without changing the meaning (connotation, tone) of the phrase.

• cost

• meaning

• power

• importance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Without changing the meaning of the sentence, what word or phrase can best be used to replace the underlined word or phrase?

(Roland) "...a muscular guy who looks at Connor with intense distrust, as if Connor might challenge his role as alpha male or something."

• smart

• leader

• confidant

• killer

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the use of the simile describing CyFi in the lines, "But there's also something dark and throaty about his voice now. Vaguely menacing, like the voice of a werewolf before it turns" meant to convey?

• something safe and secure

• something happy and lighthearted

• something dangerous and scary

• something deadly and powerful

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the author’s use of the words "coffin" and "womb" affect the tone of the text in the lines, "The box is like a coffin. The box is like a womb"?

• The words create both a sense of hope and a sense of happiness.

• The words create a sense of camaraderie.

• The words create a sense of anxiety.

• The words create both a sense of fear and a sense of hope.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Cy-Ty describes his feelings as, "like storm-driven waves pounding a failing seawall." What type of figurative language is used and what is its effect on the story?

• Metaphor- it shows the anger that Tyler, the boy in Cy's head, feels.

• Simile- it shows how powerful Tyler's emotions are and that they are taking over in Cyrus' mind.

• Onomatopoeia- it shows the anger that Tyler, the boy in Cy's head, feels.

• Personification- it shows how powerful Tyler's emotions are and that they are taking over in Cyrus' mind.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3