Vocabulary Workshop Farewell to Manzanar

In the sentence below, does the word shrewd have a negative or positive connotation?

"A shrewd house-hunter like Mama could set things up fairly comfortably--by Manzanar standards--if she kept her eyes open" (page 86).

• negative

• positive

• not negative or positive

How does the word shrewd function in this sentence?

"A shrewd house-hunter like Mama could set things up fairly comfortably--by Manzanar standards--if she kept her eyes open" (page 86).

• Noun--it is a person, place, or thing

• Adjective--describes a noun

• Verb--the action

• Adverb--describes an action

The word shrewd is an adjective. Which noun does it describe?

"A shrewd house-hunter like Mama could set things up fairly comfortably--by Manzanar standards--if she kept her eyes open" (page 86).

• house-hunter

• Mama

• things

• eyes

What is the meaning of the word 'internment' as used in 'Farewell to Manzanar'?

• A temporary stay

• Imprisonment during wartime

• A farewell ceremony

• A type of government

Which word best describes the tone of 'Farewell to Manzanar'?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Indifferent

• Humorous

In 'Farewell to Manzanar', what does the word 'barracks' refer to?

• A type of food

• A military rank

• Living quarters

• A type of clothing

What is the primary theme of 'Farewell to Manzanar'?

• Adventure

• Freedom

• Identity and resilience

• Romance

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Farewell to Manzanar'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Imagery

What does the word 'Manzanar' mean in Spanish?

• Apple orchard

• Mountain

• Desert

• River

In 'Farewell to Manzanar', which word describes the family's living conditions?

• Luxurious

• Spacious

• Cramped

• Modern