The Outsiders Vocab chapter 1 and 2

What does the word "asset" mean in the context of the text?

• A liability or burden

• A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality

• A type of financial investment

• A piece of property

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4D

What does "quivering" mean as used in the text?

• To laugh loudly

• To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion

• To run quickly

• To speak softly

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.L.7.4A

What is the meaning of "unfathomable" in the text?

• Easy to understand

• Incapable of being fully understood

• Very deep in water

• Extremely funny

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4D

What does "gingerly" mean in the context of the text?

• In a rough manner

• In a quick manner

• In a careful or cautious manner

• In a loud manner

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "incredulous" mean as used in the text?

• Willing to believe anything

• Unwilling or unable to believe something

• Extremely happy

• Very angry

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4A

What is the meaning of "scowled" in the text?

• Smiled broadly

• Laughed loudly

• An angry or bad-tempered expression

• Cried softly

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4D

What does "nonchalantly" mean in the context of the text?

• Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed

• Acting in a nervous manner

• Displaying great enthusiasm

• Showing extreme anger

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4D

What does "milling" mean as used in the text?

• To stand still

• To move about in a disorganized way

• To run quickly

• To sit quietly

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4D

In the text, what does the phrase "jump greasers" imply?

• To help greasers

• To attack or confront greasers

• To ignore greasers

• To befriend greasers

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4A

What is the tone of the speaker when they say "Okay," I said nonchalantly, "might as well"?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Calm and relaxed

• Angry

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.1