I. Vocabulary in Context

1. What is the meaning of legendary as it is used in paragraph 1?

• a. unknown
• b. celebrated
• c. amateur
• d. cheerful

2. What does banter most likely mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• a. arguments
• b. joking
• c. smiles
• d. skills

3. What is the meaning of bountiful as it is used in paragraph 2?

• a. unusual
• b. scarce
• c. amazing
• d. abundant

4. Durable comes from the Latin word durare. Durare most likely means

• a. to last
• b. to delight
• c. to impress
• d. to drill

5. Which word means the OPPOSITE of venerate in paragraph 4?

• a. honor
• b. approve
• c. recognize
• d. disrespect

6. slanting; not straightforward or direct

7. showing boldness and imagination

8. ridiculous and unpredictable behavior

9. to change course suddenly, turn aside

10. declared openly and without shame, acknowledged