Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Vocabulary Quiz

The term "antagonism" means (a)   .

• Friendship
• Cooperation
• Hostility
• Assistance

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The word "contorted" can be used to describe a character's face. Think for a moment and decide the best definition for "contorted".

• Twisted

• Smiling

• Pale

• Bright

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The phrase "flustered" best describes someone who is: (a)  

• Calm
• Confused and agitated
• Happy
• Tired

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Match the following definitions with the correct term.

• The act of agreeing with something or someone, often shown by a gesture.

• Silence

• The act of not agreeing with something or someone.

• Approval

• The absence of any sound or noise.

• Question

• A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

• Disagreement

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Think about the word "persistent", what do you think it may mean?

• Weak

• Changing

• Continuing firmly

• Giving up

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The term "scapegoat" is used in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." What do you think it means?

• A person blamed for the wrongdoings of others

• A hero

• A neutral party

• A leader

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What do you think the word "optimism" could mean?

• Pessimism

• Hopefulness and confidence about the future

• Indifference

• Fear

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The term "menace" is used usually to describe a feeling. What does "menace" mean?

• Safety

• Threat

• Comfort

• Friendship

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The word "converge" is used in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." What do you think it might mean?

• To separate

• To come together from different directions

• To hide

• To argue

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What do you think the term "incriminate" could mean? To (a)   .

• To prove innocence
• To accuse of a crime or wrongdoing
• To support
• To ignore

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