Vocabulary Quiz: A Long Walk to Water Chapters 11-13

“Out of respect for him [Uncle Jewiir], the group walked no more that day, but took time to mourn the man who had been their leader [and died so suddenly].” What does the word "mourn" mean?

• Expression of anger

• Expression of happiness

• Expression of grief/sadness

• Expression of disappointment

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“Despite the numbness in his heart, Salva was amazed to find himself walking faster and more boldly than he had before. What does numbness mean?

• Loss of feeling

• Excitement

• Anger/Rage

• Humor

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“It seemed that they had all forgotten that, for Salva now had to beg for scraps, which were given grudgingly.” What does grudgingly mean?

• Done with excitement and enthusiasm

• Done with Love

• Done with reluctance and unwillingness

• Done with haste and speed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“It did not seem as if the camp could possibly hold any more, but still they kept coming: long lines of people, some emaciated... [as if they were skeletons]” What does emaciated mean?

• Injured

• Tired

• Angry

• Extremely thin, due to starvation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“He felt as though he were standing on the edge of a giant hole - a hole filled with the black despair of nothingness". What does despair mean?

• A feeling of hopelessness

• A feeling of joy

• A feeling of extreme energy

• A feeling of boredom

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“Some preferred to spend their time scavenging for food, or for items that could be traded for food.” What does scavenging mean?

• Searching for food

• Stealing food

• Growing food

• Selling food

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Soldier were firing into the crowd of refugees. The chaos was immediate. What does chaos mean ?

• Extreme fun

• Extreme sadness

• Extreme humor

• Utter confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“Swollen by the rains, the Gilo’s current would be merciless.” What does merciless mean?

• Cruel and pitiless

• Kind and merciful

• Helpful

• Hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“If that [joking] didn’t work, he would talk to them earnestly and try to persuade them. What does earnestly mean?

• Joyfully

• Sadly

• Seriously, Sternly

• Angrily

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“The soldiers were forcing some of them into the water, prodding them with their rifle butts...” What does prodding mean?

• Hopping

• Skipping

• Wiping

• Poking and jabbing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4