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The Glass Castle Part Vocab Part 1 &2

Authored by Jillian Gregg

English

12th Grade

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The Glass Castle Part Vocab Part 1 &2
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After losing the game, Jake became quite ornery, snapping at his friends and refusing to join in their post-game celebration.
In context, the best definition for ornery is:

confused and distracted

annoyed and irritable

resilient and motivated

downtrodden and upset

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The magistrate listened carefully to both sides of the argument before making a fair decision in the court case.

What does magistrate mean?

a specialized lawyer

a police officer

a juror in a trial

a judge or official

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The cantankerous old man often shouted at the neighborhood kids for playing too close to his yard, making everyone a little afraid to go near him.

What does cantankerous mean?

Unwilling to listen to others

Intimidating and arrogant towards others

Frequently complaining or finding faults

Believes in following the rules no matter what

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After the unfair decision, the workers filed a grievance with management to express their concerns about the treatment they received.

What does grievance mean?

Formal complaint or expression of dissatisfaction

A suggestion or request for improvement

An invitation to debate and vote

A request to fire management staff

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the vote on the new policy, several members chose to abstain rather than take a side.

What does abstain mean?

To abstain means to vote in favor.
To abstain means to vote against.
To abstain means to influence others' votes.
To abstain means to refrain from voting.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The novel explores the depravity of the main character, revealing the dark choices that led him down a path of destruction.

What does depravity mean?

Moral superiority or virtue.
A state of happiness or joy.
A form of artistic expression.
Moral corruption or wickedness.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The detective was determined to uncover the truth behind the illicit activities that were taking place in the abandoned warehouse.

What does illicit mean?

acceptable or allowed
illegal or forbidden
legal or permitted
authorized or sanctioned

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