Number the Stars Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of 'tentatively'?

• unsure; hesitant

• firm and determined

• causing terror

• obviously

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does the word 'unwavering' mean?

• unsure

• firm and determined

• twisted out of shape

• small in amount

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Fill in the blank: 'Sprawling' means ________ out carelessly.

• spreading

• twisting

• tying

• showing

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Match the following words with their meanings.

• domineering

• knotted, twisted, lumpy

• gnarled

• overbearing, arrogant

• wispy

• small in amount, fragile, or slight

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

'Gnarled' means knotted, twisted, (a)   .

• lumpy
• firm
• shy
• obvious

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The definition of 'specter' is (a)  

• something causing terror
• an overwhelming feeling of wonder
• angered, provoked
• obviously

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

Fill in the blank: 'Imperious' means overbearing, arrogant; seeking to ________.

• dominate

• admire

• regret

• twist

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

'Haltered' means (a)   .

• tied and led by a rope
• spreading out carelessly
• unsure; hesitant
• causing sorrow

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

'Awe' is an overwhelming feeling of wonder, respect, or (a)   .

• admiration
• terror
• sorrow
• distrust

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

'Ruefully' means causing sorrow, regret, or (a)   .

• pity
• admiration
• terror
• happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4