Fever 1793 Vocabulary Chapters 7-13

David returned from a country with a high number of COVID-19 cases. What does the term "quarantine" mean in this context?

• A period of celebration for David's return

• A time of fasting for David

• Isolation of David to prevent the spread of disease

• A type of medicine David needs to take

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Aria visited an "apothecary". What did she most likely do there?

• She prepared and sold medicines

• She bought a type of apple

• She signed a legal document

• She met a religious leader

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

During a debate competition, Arjun showed "impudence" towards the judge. What does this mean?

• Arjun acted with wisdom and restraint

• Arjun was being respectful to the judge

• Arjun showed bold disrespect or rudeness towards the judge

• Arjun was quick and light in his movement

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Aria, Evelyn, and Elijah are in a cooking class. They are asked to use a "pestle". What is a "pestle" that they are supposed to use?

• A tool for grinding or pounding

• A small pest

• A type of pastry

• A bird's nest

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Benjamin, Olivia, and Avery are planning a camping trip. They are making a list of things to bring. Benjamin suggests they should bring some "victuals". What does he mean by "victuals"?

• Clothing items

• Food supplies

• Small insects

• Victory celebrations

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Ava, Evelyn, and Priya found an old pair of shoes in their attic. They want to get it repaired. Who should they approach for this task?

• A person who repairs shoes, a cobbler

• A person who makes a type of fruit dessert, a cobbler

• A person who tells jokes, a cobbler

• A person who studies birds, a cobbler

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Oliver told a story that Zoe and Avery found to be "droll". What could be the possible meaning of "droll" in this context?

• Dry and warm

• Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

• Very serious and formal

• Extremely tired

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

James was feeling unwell and Abigail suggested him to try a "nostrum" she found online. What is a "nostrum"?

• A musical instrument

• A type of flower

• A medicine, especially one that is not considered effective

• A rule or law

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

After losing the basketball match, Michael "lamented". What does this mean?

• Michael celebrated with enthusiasm

• Michael expressed sorrow or regret

• Michael laughed loudly

• Michael sang softly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Ava, Aiden, and Noah were exploring an old, abandoned house. They suddenly encountered a "miasma". What does this mean?

• They found a pleasant fragrance

• They discovered a type of musical scale

• They came across a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor

• They saw a light mist or fog

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1