Where the Crawdads Sing Vocabulary

What does the word 'crawdads' refer to in the title 'Where the Crawdads Sing'?

• Birds

• Insects

• Crayfish

• Frogs

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In the context of the book, what does the term 'marsh' refer to?

• A type of bird

• A wetland area

• A forest

• A mountain

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best describes the protagonist's personality in 'Where the Crawdads Sing'?

• Introverted

• Aggressive

• Carefree

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the meaning of the word 'solitude' as used in the book?

• Loneliness

• Happiness

• Excitement

• Fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term 'bioluminescence' mean as described in the book?

• The emission of light by living organisms

• The process of photosynthesis

• The growth of plants

• The movement of tides

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the book, what does the word 'lagoon' refer to?

• A type of fish

• A shallow body of water separated from a larger sea

• A mountain range

• A desert area

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'forage' mean in the context of the book?

• To search for food

• To build a shelter

• To swim

• To climb trees

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'camouflage' as used in the book?

• To hide or disguise

• To run quickly

• To sing loudly

• To dance gracefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to in the book?

• A community of interacting organisms and their environment

• A type of weather pattern

• A musical composition

• A style of painting

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the meaning of 'resilience' as described in the book?

• The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

• The act of running away

• The feeling of joy

• The state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4