Dark They Were and Golden Eyed Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'forlorn' as used in 'Dark They Were and Golden Eyed'?

• Happy

• Lonely

• Angry

• Excited

Which word best describes the mood of the story 'Dark They Were and Golden Eyed'?

• Cheerful

• Melancholic

• Humorous

• Romantic

In the context of the story, what does the word 'transformation' refer to?

• A change in weather

• A change in appearance

• A change in location

• A change in time

What is the synonym of 'desolate' as used in the story?

• Populated

• Lively

• Barren

• Colorful

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'golden' in the context of the story?

• Bright

• Dull

• Shiny

• Radiant

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What literary device is used in the phrase 'golden eyed'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the primary theme of 'Dark They Were and Golden Eyed'?

• Adventure

• Transformation

• Betrayal

• Friendship

Which character in the story undergoes a significant change?

• Harry Bittering

• Cora Bittering

• Dan Bittering

• Laura Bittering

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the word 'subtle' mean as used in the story?

• Obvious

• Delicate

• Loud

• Harsh

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the author use imagery in 'Dark They Were and Golden Eyed'?

• To create a sense of fear

• To describe the setting vividly

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce characters

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5