Allies by Alan Gratz Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "allies" mean in the context of the book?

• Enemies in a conflict

• Friends in a personal relationship

• Partners in a business venture

• Countries or people that join together to fight against a common enemy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term "invasion" refer to?

• A friendly visit between countries

• An act of entering a place in large numbers, especially to take control

• A peaceful protest

• A natural disaster

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The word "strategy" is best defined as:

• A detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport

• A sudden, unplanned action

• A type of game

• A historical event

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "resistance" mean in the context of the book?

• The act of surrendering

• The refusal to accept or comply with something

• Assistance from others

• A type of military weapon

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The term "occupation" refers to:

• A job or profession

• The action of entering and taking control of a country or area

• A hobby or pastime

• A temporary living situation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "camaraderie" mean?

• A feeling of friendliness towards people that you work or share an experience with

• A feeling of dislike or distrust

• A professional relationship

• A competitive rivalry

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "tactics" is best defined as:

• The science of forming military or naval operations

• The art of planning and directing overall military operations and movements in a war or battle

• An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end

• The methods and actions taken to achieve a particular short-term aim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "siege" mean?

• A decisive victory in battle

• A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building

• A peaceful negotiation between conflicting parties

• A rapid attack

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The term "armistice" refers to:

• An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time

• A formal declaration of war

• A secret military operation

• A long-lasting peace treaty

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "propaganda" mean?

• Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view

• An unbiased report of facts

• A documentary film

• Educational material

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8