Vocabulary Understanding Quiz

In the line "The mighty waves caused the ship to spar against the rocks," what does "spar" most likely mean?

• sail smoothly

• break apart

• float gently

• a part of a mast

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The word "launch" in "They prepared to launch the vessel at dawn" suggests:

• repair quickly

• push into water

• anchor securely

• paint carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

"The prodigious waves towered over our ship." What does prodigious mean in this context?

• dangerous

• distant

• mysterious

• enormous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

"Through guile, Odysseus deceived the Cyclops." What does guile mean?

• strength

• speed

• cunning

• bravery

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

"The Muse inspired the bard to sing tales of heroes." What is a Muse?

• musical instrument

• ancient scroll

• divine inspiration

• mortal singer

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

"The crew counted their victuals before the long journey." What are victuals?

• weapons

• provisions

• treasures

• maps

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

In ancient Greece, what did talents primarily refer to?

• skills and abilities

• units of currency

• military awards

• sacred offerings

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the context of rowing, what are oars used to do?

• measure depth

• signal other ships

• propel the vessel

• fight enemies

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the primary function of a mast on a ship?

• store supplies

• support sails

• house lookouts

• hold weapons

What does the word "avenge" mean?

• find

• seek revenge

• help

• forget

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4