VYN2S Round 3 - Novel Theme Version

The Monster in A Monster Calls suddenly __________ a loud, powerful roar that shook the Earth itself.

• emitted

• rationed

• boycotted

• condemned

In Milkweed, as resources become scarce, the characters’ conditions begin to deteriorate. What does “deteriorate” mean?

• Improve

• Stabilize

• Decline or worsen

• Multiply

After a long day without rest, Conor’s voice might sound __________ as he struggles to express his feelings.

• scarce

• persistent

• hoarse

• reluctant

The characters in Milkweed often feel feeble due to malnutrition. Which word describes “feeble”?

• Strong

• Weak

• Brave

• Optimistic

Conor in A Monster Calls is often bewildered by the Monster’s ambiguous answers. Which synonym best fits in place of “bewildered”?

• Enlightened

• Perplexed

• Reassured

• Calmed

Conor’s determination is __________ as he continues to face challenges with the Monster in A Monster Calls.

• feeble

• bewildered

• persistent

• scarce

In The Giver, the community strongly __________ any behavior that threatens their structure and order.

• condemns

• trudge

• emits

• subsequent

In Milkweed, the community struggles with difficult choices. If they had decided to boycott a local resource, what action would they take?

• Support it

• Refuse to buy or use it

• Sell it

• Ignore it

If the the order and stability in a community were to deteriorate, what would be happening?

• They would become more effective

• It would weaken and become less clear

• They would be reinforced

• They would be abolished

In Milkweed, Misha and his friends often live in __________ conditions, with few resources and little support.

• scarce

• condemned

• persistent

• subsequent