Speakers & Characters Quiz 1_Spring 2020

Perhaps because they were ________ by their parents and never learned to bear responsibilities and take care of themselves, some students struggle to cope with the new challenges of independence and college life.

• Maudlin

• Affable

• Coddled

• Haughty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following are POSITIVE descriptions?

• Magnanimous

• August

• Altruistic

• Fickle

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A person who is _____________ could refuse to listen to opposing viewpoints.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A person described as loyal, reliable, and hardworking is...

• August

• Stalwart

• Churlish

• Patrochial

• Fickle

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following words suggest WEAKNESS?

• Callow

• Altruistic

• Audacious

• Dynamic

• Sophomoric

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Give an example of a HAUGHTY character we have seen from a work read this semester. Briefly defend your answer.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Juliet discovers that Romeo has "left no friendly drop," she says, "O Churl," in other words, suggesting that either Romeo or the personified poison bottle is acting in what way? ("Churl" being an archaic noun form of "CHURLISH")

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

A character who acts in a scheming, underhanded way, especially in regards to politics is ...

• Audacious

• Impartial

• Machiavellian

• Callow

• Indomitable

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

By being willing to take those risks and do whatever it takes to get the upper hand, that person could also be described in what way(s)...

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

By contrast, a character who is wary and unwilling to take risks could be described as...

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3