Vocabulary from the novel ONCE by Morris Gleitzman

What does the term 'Armband' refer to in the context of the novel 'ONCE' by Morris Gleitzman?

• A band worn around the neck as a symbol of authority

• A band worn around a person's upper arm to hold up a shirtsleeve or as a symbol

• A decorative band worn around the wrist

• A type of jewelry worn around the ankle

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which word describes a place that is empty of people?

• Crowded

• Deserted

• Populated

• Busy

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'Curfew' as used in the novel 'ONCE'?

• A law that allows people to go outside at any time

• A time during the day when people must go to work

• A regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night

• A celebration that occurs at the end of each year

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'Frenzy' mean as defined in the vocabulary for the novel 'ONCE'?

• A calm and peaceful period

• A state or period of controlled excitement

• A state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior

• A planned and organized event

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the term "Ghetto" refer to?

• A type of music

• A dance form

• An isolated or segregated area

• A traditional costume

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Who were referred to as "Nazis"?

• A peace movement

• A member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party

• A religious group

• Artists during the Renaissance

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "Pleading" involve?

• Celebrating

• Making an emotional appeal

• Singing

• Painting

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does it mean to "Plummet"?

• To rise quickly

• To move sideways

• To fall or drop straight down at high speed

• To stand still

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "Riot"?

• A quiet gathering

• A musical performance

• A type of game

• A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "Vanished" mean?

• To appear suddenly

• To change color

• To disappear suddenly and completely

• To make a loud noise

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4