Vocab Quiz List 1: Harrison Bergeron

What does the term "Reform" mean?

• To create a new system

• To put an end to an evil by enforcing or introducing a better method or course of action

• To maintain the current state

• To destroy an existing structure

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a "Stockade"?

• A type of weapon

• An enclosure or pen made with posts and stakes

• A form of government

• A type of clothing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is an example of clammy?

• Moist hands on a humid day.

• Cold hands in winter.
• Warm hands after a workout.
• Dry hands on a sunny day.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How is "Democracy" defined?

• A system of monarchy

• A state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges

• A type of economic system

• A form of dictatorship

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "Fundamental" refer to?

• A minor detail

• Serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying

• A temporary solution

• A decorative element

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to "Demarcate"?

• To combine elements

• To separate distinctly

• To ignore boundaries

• To create confusion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a "Hierarchy"?

• A random arrangement

• A system of persons or things ranked one above another

• A type of architecture

• A form of entertainment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is an "Attribute"?

• A random guess

• A quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something

• A type of food

• A form of punishment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "Equality" mean?

• State of having the same quantity, value, rank, or ability

• A form of inequality

• A type of hierarchy

• A state of confusion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Timeless" refer to?

• Having a specific time limit

• Without beginning or end; unaffected by time

• A temporary state

• A modern trend

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2