Flora and Ulysses Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'cynical' as used in 'Flora and Ulysses'?

• Hopeful and optimistic

• Distrustful of human sincerity

• Full of energy

• Lacking in confidence

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Flora and Ulysses', what does the word 'malfeasance' refer to?

• A heroic act

• A wrongdoing or misconduct

• A type of plant

• A scientific experiment

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word best describes Ulysses' character in 'Flora and Ulysses'?

• Timid

• Brave

• Cynical

• Indifferent

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'illuminate' mean in the context of 'Flora and Ulysses'?

• To confuse

• To light up

• To hide

• To destroy

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In 'Flora and Ulysses', what is the meaning of 'epiphany'?

• A sudden realization

• A type of flower

• A long journey

• A secret message

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does 'obfuscate' mean as used in 'Flora and Ulysses'?

• To clarify

• To confuse

• To celebrate

• To ignore

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Flora and Ulysses'?

• Serious and somber

• Light-hearted and whimsical

• Dark and mysterious

• Formal and academic

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of 'incandescent' in 'Flora and Ulysses'?

• Dull and lifeless

• Extremely angry

• Emitting light

• Cold and distant

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Flora and Ulysses', what does the word 'capacious' mean?

• Narrow and tight

• Spacious and roomy

• Short and brief

• Limited and small

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does 'trepidation' mean in the context of 'Flora and Ulysses'?

• Excitement

• Fear or anxiety

• Joy

• Confidence

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9