Auggie Wren's Christmas Story Pre Reading

What is the meaning of the word 'nostalgic'?

• To feel excited about the future

• To feel indifferent about the past

• To feel angry about the present

• To feel a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.

Define the term 'resilience'.

• Lack of perseverance

• Inability to adapt to change

• Ability to recover from difficult situations or setbacks

• Tendency to give up easily

Explain the meaning of 'empathy'.

• The ability to speak multiple languages fluently

• The ability to predict the future

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

• The ability to solve complex mathematical equations

What does the word 'compassion' mean?

• Showing aggression and hostility towards others

• Feeling jealous and resentful towards others

• Showing kindness, empathy, and understanding towards others who are suffering or in need.

• Being indifferent and uncaring towards others

Define 'melancholy'.

• A feeling of anger and frustration

• A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

• A state of extreme happiness and excitement

• A type of fast-paced dance music

What is the definition of 'gratitude'?

• To feel indifferent and apathetic towards something or someone.

• To express appreciation and thankfulness for something or someone.

• To express dissatisfaction and resentment towards something or someone.

• To ignore and disregard something or someone.

Explain the term 'generosity'.

• The quality of being selfish and unwilling to share with others

• The act of taking advantage of others for personal gain

• The quality of being kind, giving, and willing to help others without expecting anything in return.

• The tendency to be unkind and unwilling to help others

What does 'benevolence' mean?

• Kindness and goodwill towards others

• Cruelty and malice towards others

• Indifference and apathy towards others

• Hostility and aggression towards others

Define the word 'altruism'.

• Selfishness and greed

• Indifference towards others

• Narcissistic behavior

• Unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Explain the meaning of 'emulate'.

• To ignore or disregard someone or something

• To imitate or copy someone or something, especially in order to equal or surpass them

• To apologize or make amends for a mistake

• To invent or create something new