Number the Stars Chapter 12 Assignment

Using the context of the sentence, match the word to the best definition. _____ contempt Three years, Annemarie thought with contempt. Three years they’ve been in our country and they still can’t speak our language. (p. 3)

• the feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

• a feeling of deep affection

• a state of complete confusion

• a strong desire for something

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Using the context of the sentence, match the word to the best definition. ______ impassive She glanced through the window, down to the street corner where the soldiers stood, their faces impassive beneath metal helmets. (p. 10)

• not feeling or showing emotion

• excited and energetic

• angry and hostile

• confused and uncertain

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Using the context of the sentence, match the word to the best definition. ______ sabotage News of sabotage against the Nazis, bombs hidden and exploded in the factories that produced war materials, and industrial railroad lines damaged so that goods couldn’t be transported (p. 8)

• to damage something on purpose so it doesn’t work correctly

• to repair something so it works better

• to transport goods efficiently

• to build something new

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Using the context of the sentence, match the word to the best definition. ______ civilized “You know I can’t beat you – my legs aren’t as long. Can’t we just walk, like civilized people?” (p. 1)

• polite, reasonable, and respectful

• wild and untamed

• uneducated and ignorant

• rude and disrespectful

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Which sentence uses at least two of the following words: dismayed, condescending, recurring, grim, solemn?

• The recurring nightmares left him feeling dismayed and grim.

• She gave a condescending smile and walked away.

• The solemn ceremony was attended by many.

• He was dismayed by the recurring issues in the project.

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As she limped off the track, her face was drawn in pain. What may have happened during the race?

• She won the race.

• She tripped and fell.

• She finished without any issues.

• She was disqualified.

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What’s something an older sibling might say in a wry tone?

• Oh, you think you're so smart.

• Sure, you can borrow my stuff.

• I was never that annoying.

• Mom and Dad always liked you best.

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The word “stricken” is often combined with other words: grief-stricken, poverty-stricken, cancer-stricken. Why might stricken be combined with these words?

• Because it indicates a severe impact or affliction.

• Because it indicates a positive emotion.

• Because it is a neutral term.

• Because it is a medical term.

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Could torment cause someone to look stricken?

• Yes, because torment can cause visible distress.

• No, because torment does not affect appearance.

• Maybe, it depends on the person.

• Not necessarily, as it varies from case to case.

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When Annemarie and Mama joke about “relocating” the butter, would it make sense for them to have wry looks on their faces?

• Yes, because they are being sarcastic.

• No, because they are serious.

• Yes, because they are happy.

• No, because they are confused.

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