NCL56&RL510 The End Chp. 6 Comprehension

Read each sentence. Match the correct vocabulary word with the sentence that it best fits.

Lemony Snicket’s, Chapter 13 ofThe End, is the ____________ chapter in the last book of A Series of Unfortunate Events since The End has 14 chapters.

• contrary (adj.) inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. OR (n.) the opposite

• penultimate (adj.) last but one in a series of things; second last.

• wistfully (adv.)  with a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

• misnomer (n.) a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

• imperious (adj.) assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Read each sentence. Match the correct vocabulary word with the sentence that it best fits.

They had heard this team would win by a huge lead, but this game was going __________ to everyone’s expectations.

• contrary (adj.) inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. OR (n.) the opposite

• penultimate (adj.) last but one in a series of things; second last.

• wistfully (adv.)  with a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

• misnomer (n.) a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

• imperious (adj.) assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Read each sentence. Match the correct vocabulary word with the sentence that it best fits.

He ____________ looked at the birthday cake; there were three long hours before guests would arrive for the party, and his sister could blow out the candles so they all could enjoy it.

• contrary (adj.) inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. OR (n.) the opposite

• penultimate (adj.) last but one in a series of things; second last.

• wistfully (adv.)  with a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

• misnomer (n.) a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

• imperious (adj.) assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Read each sentence. Match the correct vocabulary word with the sentence that it best fits.

The ___________ student barked orders and discouraged other people’s ideas. Because of this, many students did not want to partner with them.

• contrary (adj.) inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. OR (n.) the opposite

• penultimate (adj.) last but one in a series of things; second last.

• wistfully (adv.)  with a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

• misnomer (n.) a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

• imperious (adj.) assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Read each sentence. Match the correct vocabulary word with the sentence that it best fits.

Giving the basketball player the nickname “Tiny” was a/an ______________ because of his impressive height of seven feet, two inches.

• contrary (adj.) inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. OR (n.) the opposite

• penultimate (adj.) last but one in a series of things; second last.

• wistfully (adv.)  with a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

• misnomer (n.) a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

• imperious (adj.) assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Read the following exert from the text: "You're not in a very delicate condition," said Larsen firmly. "You're in a very transparent disguise.”

Which of the following definitions of “transparent” is being used in this example?

• allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen

• easy to perceive or detect

• having thoughts, feelings, or motives that are easily perceived

What do Professor Fletcher, Friday, and Omeros, have in common?

• They are all doing something against Ismael’s wishes

• They are all tired of Ismael and want a new leader

• Each of them wishes to leave the island on Decision Day

• Each of them gave something forbidden to the Baudelaires

Which of the following examples from the text BEST illustrate that Count Olaf is not quite as villainous as he was in previous books.

Check all that apply

• "It was strange to see the villain just sitting there, shuddering at a snake, after his murderous scheme to get the orphans in his clutches. "

• "Now, so far from the world, it was as if Olaf no longer had clutches, and his murderous schemes were as useless as the harpoon gun that lay in his hands."

• "I'm not going to call you anything," Ishmael growled. "Your reign of

  treachery is over, Olaf."

• “Contrary to expectations, Count Olaf had not fooled the inhabitants of this place so far from the world, and had instead been captured and punished.”

Read the following excerpt from chapter 6: "The word “hallmarks”

refers to something’s distinguishing characteristics, such as the frothy foam and loud fizz that are the hallmarks of a root beer float, or the tearstained photographs and the loud fizz that are the hallmarks of a broken heart."

According to text details in chapter 6, which answer BEST illustrates a sad hallmark of the Baudelaire orphans’ history?

• The Baudelaire orphans would be falsely accused of a crime that Count Olaf had himself committed

• Their guardian would be tricked and murdered by Count Olaf and they would have to go on the run to find safety

• Count Olaf would fool everyone with his

  latest disguise, and the Baudelaires would once

  again be in grave danger

• Another kind and caring person in the Baudelaires' lives would meet a sad and tragic end

Read the following excerpt from the Chapter 6 text: "But as the colonists drew close to the cube of books where Kit Snicket lay unconscious, suddenly the Baudelaires’ history went contrary to expectations..."

How?

• Friday recognized Count Olaf

  immediately

• Count Olaf announced he was tired of seeking fortune and was leaving once and for all

• Count Olaf was killed

• Kit Snicket reveal Count Olaf's disguise since she was the real Kit Snicket