September's Super Scary Impossible Test (P1)

What is Ulises' dream vacation?

• A trip to Mexico

• A trip to Costa Rica

• A trip to Ecuador

• A trip to Chile

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is Tasfia's dream vacation?

• Visiting the Great Wall of China
• Exploring the Amazon Rainforest
• Going to the World Cup

• Visiting a mansion with a pool and a huge garden

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Define "talisman"

_{From "Sticks," by George Saunders}

• A talisman is a magical object that brings good luck.
• A talisman is strong breeze.

• A talisman is an old car.

• A talisman is a small rodent indigenous to northern Mexico.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define "concession"

_{From "Sticks," by George Saunders}

• A think that is true

• A thing that is hollow

• A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands

• A thing that is given for free

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define "discernible"

_{From "Sticks," by George Saunders}

• Easily recognizable or understandable
• Easily manipulated

• A character in the story 'Sticks'
• A term used to describe a specific writing style

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is "digital citizenship"?

• A new class at 32nd St

• The responsible use of technology

• An individual's right to access to internet

• A new form of digital currency

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following sentences is using "parallel nouns"?

• On Fridays, the cafeteria serves roasted vegetables, turkey burgers, and fruit salad.

• When I got home from school, my cat raced down the stairs, over the railing, and into the front hall.

• To prepare for opening night, we swept the stage floor, we dusted the props, and we fixed the lights.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What is NOT a major theme in "Sticks" by George Saunders?

• Loneliness
• Regret
• Alienation
• Adventure

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where was Taylor Swift born?

• Los Angeles, California
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Reading, Pennsylvania
• New York, New York

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is NOT an unforgivable curse in Harry Potter?

• Crucio
• Avada Kedavra
• Imperio
• Expelliarmus