Where the Red Fern Grows Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'squall' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• A sudden violent gust of wind

• A type of bird

• A small stream

• A type of plant

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what does the word 'trance' mean?

• A state of deep sleep

• A state of being lost in thought

• A type of dance

• A type of plant

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes the mood created by the word 'eerie' in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Angry

• Boring

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the correct synonym for 'brusque' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Polite

• Abrupt

• Friendly

• Slow

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what does the word 'heed' mean?

• Ignore

• Pay attention to

• Laugh at

• Forget

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What part of speech is the word 'lament' in the sentence: 'He began to lament the loss of his dogs'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'dismal' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• Cheerful

• Gloomy

• Dark

• Sad

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word 'gnaw' mean in the context of 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• To chew persistently

• To sing loudly

• To run quickly

• To sleep deeply

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Where the Red Fern Grows', what is the meaning of 'quench'?

• To satisfy thirst

• To start a fire

• To run fast

• To sing a song

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of 'fester' as used in 'Where the Red Fern Grows'?

• To heal quickly

• To become infected

• To grow rapidly

• To shine brightly

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4