The Tiger Rising: Vocabulary CH 1-16

Which definition best matches the way harbored was used in the book?

Rob liked the sign; he harbored a dim but abiding notion that it would bring him good luck.

• as a noun: a place on the coast for vessels to find shelter

• as a verb: to keep a negative thought or feeling in one's mind

• as a verb: to conceal someone

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word harbor the way it was used in the book?

• hold

• keep

• release

• keep

What clues in this sentence from the book help you understand what the word astounded means?

He was so astounded at his discovery, so amazed, that he stood and stared.

• so amazed

• his discovery

• He was

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word astound the way it was used in the book?

• amazed

• astonished

• surprised

• amuzed

What clues in this sentence from the book help you understand what the word interact means?

He was always worried: worried that Rob did not interact with the other students, worried he did not communicate, worried that he wasn't doing well, in any way, at school.

• worried

• communicate

• well

• school

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word interact the way it was used in the book?

• cooperate

• isolate

• intermingle

• work together

Which definition best fits the way buoyed is used in the book?

Rob floated through the rest of the morning. He went to math class and civics and science, his heart light, buoyed by the knowledge that he would never have to come back.

• as a verb: to keep afloat

• as a verb: cause to become cheerful or confident

• as a verb: cause to remain at a high price

Which words help you understand the meaning of the word buoyed the way it's used in the book?

Rob floated through the rest of the morning. He went to math class and civics and science, his heart light, buoyed by the knowledge that he would never have to come back.

• He went to math class and civics and science

• Rob floated, his heart light

• the rest of the morning

What clues in this sentence from the book help you understand what the word frescoes means?

“It’s in Italy, “ said Rob. “The pictures are painted on the ceiling. They’re frescoes.

• pictures, painted on the ceiling

• It's in Italy

• said Rob

Which definition best fits the way frescoes is used in the book?

“It’s in Italy, “ said Rob. “The pictures are painted on the ceiling. They’re frescoes.”

• as a noun: a painting done rapidly in water color on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling

• as a verb: to paint in fresco style