A Raisin in the Sun Act 1 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "exasperated" mean?

• Very happy

• Very tired

• Very irritated

• Very confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following best describes a "proposition"?

• A type of fruit

• A suggestion or plan

• A kind of dance

• A piece of furniture

What does "assimilation" mean in a simple context?

• Mixing colors

• Understanding and adopting new ideas

• Building a house

• Cooking a meal

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How would you describe someone who is "eccentric"?

• Very normal

• Slightly unusual

• Extremely boring

• Very angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is a "cliché"?

• A new idea

• An overused idea

• A type of food

• A kind of music

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a "monologue"?

• A short story

• A long speech by one person

• A group discussion

• A musical note

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

How would you define "arrogant"?

• Very humble

• Very shy

• Overly proud

• Extremely generous

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Choose the correct usage of the word "exasperated" in a sentence.

• She was exasperated by the loud music.

• He was exasperated to find a new friend.

• The exasperated weather was sunny.

• She felt exasperated after a good meal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word "proposition."

• The proposition of the cake was sweet.

• He made a proposition to go to the park.

• She wore a proposition dress.

• The proposition weather was rainy.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence correctly uses the word "assimilation"?

• The assimilation of the new book was exciting.

• Her assimilation into the new school was easy.

• The assimilation of the car was fast.

• He felt assimilation after the movie.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4