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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4