Vocabulary Quiz - A Long Walk to Water Chapters 7-12

What does the word "monotonous" mean?

• Exciting

• Varied

• Dull and repetitive

• Colorful

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of "gauge"?

• To measure

• To ignore

• To create

• To destroy

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What are "reeds" typically associated with?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Wetlands

• Cities

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "arid" describe?

• Humid

• Dry

• Cold

• Wet

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "emaciated" mean?

• Well-fed

• Strong

• Extremely thin

• Energetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is a "clangor"?

• Silence

• A loud noise

• A whisper

• A melody

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does "looting" refer to?

• Building

• Stealing

• Cooking

• Teaching

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the term for little or no rain over a period of time?

• Flood

• Drought

• Storm

• Hurricane

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does a coup involve?

• Peaceful negotiation

• Takeover of government by military

• Economic reform

• Environmental policy change

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

What does sovereignty mean?

• Economic dependence

• Political independence

• Cultural exchange

• Military alliance

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4