Exploring Vocabulary in "The Compound"

What does the term "compound" refer to in the context of the book?

• A chemical substance

• An enclosed area with buildings

• A mixture of different elements

• A financial interest calculation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In "The Compound," what does the word "sustenance" most likely mean?

• Entertainment

• Shelter

• Nourishment

• Exercise

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which word best describes the mood inside the compound?

• Joyful

• Claustrophobic

• Expansive

• Welcoming

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the synonym of "dystopian" as used in the context of the book?

• Utopian

• Idealistic

• Apocalyptic

• Realistic

What does the word "ration" mean in the context of the story?

• A mathematical calculation

• A fixed allowance of provisions

• A type of currency

• A strategy for survival

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In the book, the term "surveillance" is best associated with which concept?

• Privacy

• Observation

• Freedom

• Independence

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word "isolation" imply in the setting of "The Compound"?

• Community

• Solitude

• Celebration

• Cooperation

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The word "protocol" in the book most likely refers to what?

• A type of technology

• A set of rules

• A diplomatic agreement

• A medical procedure

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term "hierarchy" imply within the family in "The Compound"?

• Equality among members

• Disorder and chaos

• A system of organization by rank

• Lack of leadership

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the context of the book, the word "perpetual" most likely means?

• Temporary

• Everlasting

• Intermittent

• Ceasing

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4