American Plague Part 2

Can you guess what "bilious" really means? Hint: It's not about being overjoyed!

• Joyful

• Angry

• Nauseated

• Energetic

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Nauseated' because 'bilious' means experiencing nausea or related to an upset stomach, not joyful, angry, or energetic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Can you guess what "malignity" actually means?

• Kindness

• Intense ill will or hatred

• A medical condition

• A type of medicine

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Intense ill will or hatred' because 'malignity' refers to a strong feeling of hostility or hatred towards someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Guess what? What does "constipation" actually mean?

• A mysterious adventure in the world of infectious diseases

• An unexpected journey through breathing challenges

• A tricky quest dealing with the difficulty in passing stools

• A curious exploration of skin conditions

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'A tricky quest dealing with the difficulty in passing stools' as constipation refers to difficulty passing stools, not infectious diseases, breathing challenges, or skin conditions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Let's dive into the colorful world of biology! What does "Bilirubin" remind you of?

• A mysterious bone disease

• A vibrant pigment found in bile

• An undiscovered type of vitamin

• A rare muscle disorder

Answer explanation

Bilirubin is a vibrant pigment found in bile, not a bone disease, vitamin, or muscle disorder.

Guess what! If someone is "delirious", what are they experiencing?

• Jumping with joy

• Dancing in wild excitement

• Wandering in a confused state of mind, maybe because of a fever

• Snoring loudly because they're super sleepy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Wandering in a confused state of mind, maybe because of a fever'. Delirious individuals experience a state of mental confusion and disorientation, often due to illness or fever.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word best describes something that is "repulsive"? Choose wisely!

• Attractive

• Disgusting

• Interesting

• Colorful

Answer explanation

The word 'Disgusting' best describes something that is 'repulsive' as it conveys a strong sense of revulsion or aversion towards it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Guess the word! It's something that's not fresh at all, decaying, rotting, and oh boy, does it smell bad. What is it?

• Fresh

• Decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

• Clean

• Bright

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell' as the description matches something that is not fresh, decaying, and emitting a bad smell.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Can you guess what the phrase "savaged stench" is hinting at?

• A mild smell

• A delightful scent

• An overwhelmingly bad odor

• A mysterious sound

Answer explanation

The phrase 'savaged stench' hints at an overwhelmingly bad odor, as 'savaged' implies a harsh or violent nature, and 'stench' refers to a strong and unpleasant smell.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Pop Quiz! Imagine you're in a wacky world where everything feels like a dream. Which of these would tell you you're probably "delirious"?

• Clarity of thought

• Calmness

• Confusion and disorientation

• Increased physical strength

Answer explanation

Confusion and disorientation are symptoms of being delirious, indicating a lack of clarity and calmness in a wacky dream-like world.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Guess what? Bilirubin has a super cool job in our bodies, but do you know what it is?

• To fight infections like a superhero

• To aid in digestion, yum!

• To carry oxygen in the blood, whoosh!

• To help process the breakdown of red blood cells, like a cleanup crew

Answer explanation

Bilirubin helps process the breakdown of red blood cells, acting like a cleanup crew in our bodies.