The Glass Castle Vocabulary

"He had all sorts of prospects he was on the brink of realizing." (p. 69)"On the brink" means

• almost ready to go

• at a point of optimism about the future

• at a point where something is very close to happening

• at a point where it's unclear if something will happen

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

At night she sulked and muttered under her breath." (p. 74) Sulk means

• to tell somebody off

• to act like you're in a bad mood

• to act like you don't care

• to pretend to be asleep

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'The Glass Castle', the word 'dilapidated' is used to describe the condition of the house. What does 'dilapidated' mean?

• A) Newly built

• B) In a state of disrepair

• C) Luxuriously furnished

• D) Spotlessly clean

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The term 'skedaddle' is frequently used in 'The Glass Castle'. What does 'skedaddle' mean?

• A) To walk slowly

• B) To run away hurriedly

• C) To dance gracefully

• D) To speak softly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the context of 'The Glass Castle', what does the word 'nomadic' imply about the family's lifestyle?

• A) They live in one place permanently

• B) They move frequently from place to place

• C) They are wealthy and travel for leisure

• D) They avoid traveling at all costs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'improvised' mean as used in 'The Glass Castle'?

• A) Carefully planned

• B) Made or done using whatever is available

• C) Expensively bought

• D) Professionally designed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In 'The Glass Castle', the word 'forlorn' is used to describe a character's expression. What does 'forlorn' mean?

• A) Joyful and happy

• B) Sad and abandoned

• C) Angry and resentful

• D) Confused and puzzled

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'audacious' mean as used in 'The Glass Castle'?

• A) Timid and shy

• B) Bold and daring

• C) Quiet and reserved

• D) Careful and cautious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'The Glass Castle', the word 'ingenuity' is used to describe a character's ability. What does 'ingenuity' mean?

• A) Lack of creativity

• B) Cleverness and inventiveness

• C) Physical strength

• D) Wealth and power

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'retrospective' mean as used in 'The Glass Castle'?

• A) Looking forward to the future

• B) Looking back on past events

• C) Ignoring past mistakes

• D) Planning for the present

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4