A Long Walk to Water: Chapter 1-8 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "urgent"?

• Not important

• Able to wait

• Requiring immediate action or attention

• Slow and steady

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of the verb "drone"?

• To speak in a long expressionless tone of voice

• To sing loudly

• To whisper softly

• To shout angrily

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "urgent" mean?

• Requiring immediate action or attention

• Happening slowly over time

• Not important at all

• Easy to ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence "The situation is far more urgent than politicians are admitting," what does "urgent" imply about the situation?

• It can be ignored

• It needs immediate attention

• It is not serious

• It is already resolved

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is an example of terrain?

• A sunny day

• A mountain range

• A fast car

• A delicious meal

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What part of speech is the word "tense" in the provided context?

She was tense before taking the test.

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the opposite of "tense"?

• Stressed

• Relaxed

• Nervous

• Anxious

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of a makeshift item?

• A custom-made table

• A rock used as a doorstop

• A designer handbag

• A new smartphone

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the opposite of "haste"?

• Speed

• Urgency

• Leisure

• Quickness

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is NOT a reason to act in haste?

• An emergency

• A deadline

• A relaxed lunch

• A time limit

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1