Eraser Tattoo

What does the word 'Grit' mean as found in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The quality of being easily broken, crushed, or knocked down

• The courage and resolve; strength of character

• A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

• The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

What is the definition of 'Resilience' according to the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

• The act of giving up and showing no interest in anything

• The ability to float in water or air

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

How is 'Adversity' defined in the context of the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The state of being rich and successful

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• Difficulties or misfortune

• The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness

What does 'Repercussions' mean as used in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The action of returning a military attack; counter-attack

• Unintended consequences occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one

• The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel

• The consequences of a festive gathering or celebration

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what is the meaning of 'Camaraderie'?

• Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

• A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement

• The state of being extremely poor

• The practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information

What is the definition of 'Empathy' in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

• The quality of being faithful to commitments or obligations

• The action of making amends for a wrong or injury

How is 'Apathy' defined in the context of the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

• The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

• The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

What does 'Socioeconomic' mean as found in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors

• Pertaining to the system of governance by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

• Involving the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy

• Related to the system of values and customs established by a group or culture

In 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds, what is the meaning of 'Altruism'?

• The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

• The practice of seeking to harm or destroy others out of spite or malice

• The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions

• The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others

What is the definition of 'Introspection' in the story 'Eraser Tattoo' by Jason Reynolds?

• The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes

• The act of looking outward or focusing on others

• The process of fully developing and expressing one's abilities

• The action of making new or secret information known