A Christmas Carol: Stave 1 Vocab

What does the term "unhallowed" mean?

• Something sacred

• Something unholy

• Something blessed

• Something pure

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word describes a sincere request?

• Demand

• Entreaty

• Command

• Order

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is an "ironmongery"?

• A place where iron is mined

• A store that sells iron works

• A type of iron tool

• A process of making iron

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who is a "residuary"?

• A person who writes a will

• A person entitled to the remainder of an estate

• A person who manages an estate

• A person who inherits everything

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What are "ramparts"?

• A type of weapon

• A type of building

• Anything that acts as a barricade

• A type of vehicle

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "trifle" refer to?

• Something of great value

• Something of little value

• A type of dessert

• A type of currency

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are "phantoms"?

• Real objects

• Spirits or illusions

• Types of animals

• Types of plants

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is an "intimation"?

• A direct order

• A suggestion

• A loud announcement

• A written document

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word describes a bleak outlook or attitude?

• Cheerful

• Morose

• Optimistic

• Joyful

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "impropriety" mean?

• Something proper

• Something inappropriate

• Something legal

• Something formal

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4