Orphan of Ellis Island Chapters 13-15

Select the definition of the bold word: Its long, thin branches had been sharpened into razor-like points, and dusted with lye. (p63)

• A powder used in

  farming.

• A substance used in making clothes.

• A strong substance used in making

  soap and detergents.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Select the proper definition for the bold word: But these boys were different. They genuinely like him. (p68)

• Really

• Kind

• pretended

• faked

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Select the proper definition for the bold word: Violetta trotted alongside of Dominic, and she nudged his leg with her nose. (p69)

• To smell something or someone

• To give a small push

• To rub something or

  someone.

• To bite something or someone

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Select the proper definition for the bold word: She would eat herself to death if she could find enough food,” Salvatore quipped before Francesco could

answer. (p70)

• To whisper

• To speak out witty remarks.

• To shout out.

• To say under your breath.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Select the proper definition for the bold word: Sitting under the tree was a big burly man plucking feathers from a goose. (p72)

• Husky; strong and with large muscles

• overweight

• weak; without muscles

• poor

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Select the proper definition for the bold word: Even Violetta seemed to stifle a burp as she nibbled on the raggedy frayed edges of Francesco’s shorts (p. 74).

• To hold back or stop

• To burst out.

• To stomp his/her feet.

• To stir up

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4