Vocabulary "Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere" ,Ch 31-40

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

• Extremely happy and excited

• Deeply saddened and overwhelmed

• Mildly inconvenienced

• Very surprised

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

• They give up easily.

• They are able to recover quickly from difficulties.

• They are often confused.

• They are not very strong.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

The term "chaos" is used to describe the setting in one of the chapters. What does "chaos" mean in this context?

• Peace and quiet

• Order and organization

• Complete disorder and confusion

• A small disagreement

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

When the author uses the word "anguish," what emotion is being described?

• Joy

• Anger

• Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

• It is safe and secure.

• It is full of danger and risk.

• It is boring and uneventful.

• It is easy to navigate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

If someone is acting with "compassion," how are they behaving?

• With indifference to others' feelings

• With kindness and a desire to help others

• With jealousy towards others' achievements

• With a competitive spirit

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The word "ravaged" is used to describe the town. What does "ravaged" mean?

• Slightly damaged

• Completely untouched

• Severely damaged or devastated

• Newly built

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does it mean if something is described as "imminent" in the story?

• It is unlikely to happen.

• It has already happened.

• It is about to happen very soon.

• It happened in the distant past.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

If a character is described as "melancholy," how are they most likely feeling?

• Extremely joyful

• Deeply sad, with no obvious reason

• Very angry

• Excited and energetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Using context clues, what does the term "fortitude" imply about a character's personality?

• They are easily scared.

• They have courage in facing difficulties.

• They are dishonest.

• They prefer to avoid challenges.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1