A Separate Peace Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'idiosyncratic' as used in 'A Separate Peace'?

• Unique to an individual

• Common and widespread

• Dull and uninteresting

• Dangerous and risky

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'A Separate Peace', which word best describes Gene's feelings towards Finny?

• Envious

• Indifferent

• Hostile

• Admiring

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the word 'inveigle' mean in the context of 'A Separate Peace'?

• To persuade by deception

• To openly criticize

• To support wholeheartedly

• To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words from 'A Separate Peace' means 'a state of rest or balance'?

• Equilibrium

• Chaos

• Turbulence

• Disorder

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In 'A Separate Peace', what does the term 'anarchy' refer to?

• A state of disorder due to absence of authority

• A peaceful and organized society

• A democratic government

• A military regime

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the meaning of 'tacit' as used in 'A Separate Peace'?

• Understood without being stated

• Loud and clear

• Written and documented

• Confusing and unclear

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from 'A Separate Peace' means 'to make something continue indefinitely'?

• Perpetuate

• Terminate

• Halt

• Cease

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'A Separate Peace', what does 'insidious' mean?

• Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

• Openly aggressive and hostile

• Completely harmless

• Easily noticeable and obvious

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'austerity' mean in the context of 'A Separate Peace'?

• Sternness or severity of manner

• Luxurious and extravagant

• Joyful and carefree

• Confused and chaotic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'A Separate Peace', which word means 'to free from blame'?

• Exonerate

• Condemn

• Accuse

• Blame

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9