Lesson Before Dying Vocabulary

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English
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University
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'antebellum' as used in 'A Lesson Before Dying'?
Before the war
After the war
During the war
Peaceful
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'A Lesson Before Dying', which word best describes the character Jefferson?
Optimistic
Resigned
Arrogant
Joyful
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word 'defiant' mean in the context of 'A Lesson Before Dying'?
Submissive
Rebellious
Indifferent
Joyful
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'dignity' as used in 'A Lesson Before Dying'?
Pride
Shame
Fear
Anger
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'A Lesson Before Dying', what does the term 'quarter' refer to?
A coin
A living area for slaves
A school
A courtroom
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'emancipation' in the context of 'A Lesson Before Dying'?
Freedom from slavery
Imprisonment
Education
Punishment
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word best describes the tone of 'A Lesson Before Dying'?
Humorous
Tragic
Romantic
Mystical
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
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