6th Gr. Wonders Unit 5 Weeks 3-4: "Elijah of Buxton"

What does the word rigors mean?

• moderate opinions

• extreme hardships

• absolute honesty

• rigid acceptance

Which words has almost the SAME meaning as the word fortitude?

• excitement

• strength

• happiness

• uncertainty

What does the word eavesdropping mean?

• loudly speaking to one another

• secretly listening to a conversation

• truthfully sharing important information

• cautiously communication with strangers

What does the word stoop mean?

• a tower with one or more balconies

• a basement with stairs leading upward

• a rooftop with views of the surrounding area

• a platform with steps at the front of the building

Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word infinite?

• definite

• insignificant

• self-centered

• unending

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word undaunted?

• afraid

• courageous

• regular

• soothing

If a person is disposed to something, he or she has:

• certain tendencies

• unlikely emotions

• positive thoughts

• extreme dislike

What does the word retaliation mean?

• acceptance

• concern

• return

• revenge

What is the setting of the story?

• present-day Virginia

• Canada in the mid 1800s

• present-day American South

• American South in the mid 1800s

Why did so many people go with Elijah and Ma to Mrs. Holton's house?

• They wanted to have some peach pie

• They wanted to see Mrs. Holton's house

• They wanted to see how she would react to the letter

• They wanted to support Mrs. Holton during a difficult time