Vocabulary"Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere" Chapters 21-30

What does the word "devastated" most likely mean in the context of the story?

• Extremely happy and excited

• Slightly annoyed or bothered

• Deeply saddened and shocked

• Mildly inconvenienced

If a character is described as "resilient" in the story, what can we infer about them?

• They give up easily when faced with challenges.

• They are able to recover quickly from difficult conditions.

• They are often confused and lost.

• They prefer to be alone and avoid others.

The term "ravaged" is used to describe the city. Based on context clues, what does "ravaged" mean?

• Beautifully decorated

• Slightly damaged

• Severely damaged or devastated

• Completely untouched

When the author uses the word "perilous," what can we infer about the situation being described?

• It is safe and easy.

• It is full of danger and risk.

• It is boring and uneventful.

• It is joyful and fun.

If someone is described as "despondent" in the story, how are they most likely feeling?

• Extremely happy and energetic

• Very sad and without hope

• Angry and frustrated

• Excited and eager

The word "fortitude" is used to describe a character. What does this suggest about the character?

• They are easily scared and timid.

• They have strength and courage in facing difficulties.

• They are dishonest and untrustworthy.

• They are forgetful and careless.

Based on context clues, what does the term "impending" most likely mean when referring to an event?

• An event that has already happened

• An event that is unlikely to happen

• An event that is about to occur

• An event that happens annually

If the story mentions that a character is "wary" of someone, what does this tell us?

• They are completely trusting of the person.

• They are unaware of the person's presence.

• They are feeling joyful about meeting the person.

• They are cautious or feeling suspicious about the person.

What can we infer about a situation described as "ominous"?

• It is light-hearted and humorous.

• It suggests that something bad is going to happen.

• It is a situation filled with great joy.

• It is a common, everyday event.

When the author describes something as "dilapidated," what are they likely describing?

• Something new and shiny

• Something in perfect condition

• Something that is old and in a state of disrepair

• Something that is being built