Roll of Thunder Chapter 6 Vocabulary

What does the word 'maverick' mean?

• A style of dance

• Independent or unorthodox person

• A popular brand of ice cream

• A type of bird

Answer explanation

The word 'maverick' in Chapter 6 of Roll of Thunder means an independent or unorthodox person, not a style of dance, a popular brand of ice cream, or a type of bird.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Define the term 'aloof'.

• Warm and welcoming

• Emotionally distant or reserved

• Friendly and approachable

• Outgoing and sociable

Answer explanation

The term 'aloof' in Chapter 6 of Roll of Thunder means emotionally distant or reserved, not warm and welcoming, friendly and approachable, or outgoing and sociable.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Explain the meaning of 'formidable' in the context of Roll of Thunder.

• Weak and insignificant

• Causing fear or apprehension due to power or strength.

• Unimportant and trivial

• Friendly and approachable

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'formidable' in the context of Chapter 6 in Roll of Thunder is causing fear or apprehension due to power or strength, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the significance of the word 'interminable'?

• Indicates the lack of importance in the situation

• Signifies the endless and unbearable nature of the situation

• Highlights the joy and relief experienced by the characters

• Represents the short-lived and easily solvable issue

Answer explanation

The word 'interminable' signifies the endless and unbearable nature of the situation in Chapter 6 of Roll of Thunder.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does 'sullenly' imply in Roll of Thunder?

• Energetic and lively behavior

• Friendly and outgoing attitude

• Bad-tempered and sulky attitude

• Cheerful and optimistic demeanor

Answer explanation

The word 'sullenly' implies a bad-tempered and sulky attitude in Chapter 6 of Roll of Thunder.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Define 'resiliency' as used in Chapter 6 of Roll of Thunder.

• The ability to endure and overcome challenges and injustices

• The lack of perseverance in the face of adversity

• The tendency to give up easily

• The inability to adapt to change

Answer explanation

Resiliency, as defined in Chapter 6 of Roll of Thunder, is the ability to endure and overcome challenges and injustices, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Explain the term 'indignation'.

• Feeling of anger or annoyance caused by unfair treatment or disrespect

• Sense of indifference towards unfair treatment

• Feeling of joy and contentment

• State of confusion and uncertainty

Answer explanation

The term 'indignation' in the context of Chapter 6 in Roll of Thunder refers to a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by unfair treatment or disrespect, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Describe the word 'emaciated'.

• Being well-fed and nourished

• Experiencing moderate weight loss

• Having a healthy and robust appearance

• Extremely thin due to illness or lack of food.

Answer explanation

The word 'emaciated' in Chapter 6 of Roll of Thunder refers to being extremely thin due to illness or lack of food, highlighting the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1