WW B6 L6

Find the synonym for the bold word. The alarm roused Mr. Ramirez at 6:00 am.

• woke

• entertained

• annoyed

• surprised

Someone who translates Swahili poems

• only read poems written in Swahili.

• teaches Swahili poems in school.

• rewrites Swahili poems in another language.

• does not enjoy poetry.

The performer roused the unhappy crowd, so they

• continued to feel sad.

• felt excitement.

• threw tomatoes at him.

• had to go home.

The fourteenth through sixteenth centuries were grim years for Western Europe. During this time there were

• many new discoveries.

• no significant occurances.

• increases in the population rate.

• cruel and unpleasant events.

The wait for the jury's decision was agonizing. The wait was

• extremely short.

• rather unpleasant.

• uneventful.

• very painful.

A story character is

• a person in the story.

• the events that take place in the story.

• a review of a story.

• where the story takes place.

Which of the following might someone secretly harbor?

• a strong desire to travel

• a marble collection

• an ear infection

• a birthday cake

What are some voters most likely to denounce?

• the opening of a new library

• a campaign to keep the streets free of litter

• a public service award to a local organization

• a plan to raise local sales tax

Which of the following is most like a catapult?

• a baseball

• a football helmet

• a slingshot

• a broomstick

What might someone wish to abolish?

• community service

• a beautiful silver vase

• druken driving

• foreign countries