The Odyssey Book 1 Vocabulary Comprehension Quiz 3

What does the word "gear" primarily refer to?

• A type of clothing

• Equipment needed for a specific activity

• A part of a machine that turns

• An attitude or readiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "funeral"?

• A celebration of a new life

• A meeting to discuss wills

• A ceremony for burying or cremating the dead

• A gathering to discuss family matters

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean "to long for" something?

• To think about occasionally

• To have a strong desire or yearning for something

• To plan for the future

• To remember fondly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best describes someone who is "insolent"?

• Shy and reserved

• Respectful and polite

• Rude and disrespectful

• Intelligent and quick-witted

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "suitor"?

• A type of clothing

• A person who petitions for a job

• A person who pursues someone romantically

• A legal representative

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean "to drain" something?

• To fill it with water

• To remove liquid from it, leaving it empty or drier

• To paint it

• To plant something in it

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean "to seek"?

• To avoid

• To find something lost

• To attempt to find or obtain something

• To repair something broken

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "bitterly" mean in the context of expressing emotion?

• In a very happy and joyful manner

• In a mild and gentle way

• In a very harsh and painful manner

• In a calm and peaceful manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "get rid of" mean?

• To clean and organize

• To find and keep

• To eliminate or throw away

• To repair and restore

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an "oar"?

• A tool used for digging

• A device used to steer a boat

• A piece of equipment for climbing

• A type of ancient weapon

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4