Grandfather's Journey Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'voyage' as used in 'Grandfather's Journey'?

• A long journey involving travel by sea or in space

• A short trip to a nearby place

• A walk in the park

• A visit to a friend's house

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes the grandfather's feelings about his travels in 'Grandfather's Journey'?

• Indifferent

• Nostalgic

• Angry

• Confused

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In 'Grandfather's Journey', what does the word 'bewildered' mean?

• Confused and puzzled

• Happy and content

• Excited and thrilled

• Calm and relaxed

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the synonym of 'astonished' as used in 'Grandfather's Journey'?

• Surprised

• Bored

• Tired

• Hungry

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'homesick' as used in 'Grandfather's Journey'?

• Content

• Lonely

• Sad

• Nostalgic

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'scenery' refer to in 'Grandfather's Journey'?

• The natural features of a landscape

• A type of food

• A piece of clothing

• A mode of transportation

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'Grandfather's Journey', what does the word 'yearn' mean?

• To have an intense feeling of longing

• To be satisfied

• To be indifferent

• To be angry

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the meaning of 'immigrant' as used in 'Grandfather's Journey'?

• A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

• A tourist visiting a place

• A local resident

• A temporary visitor

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word from 'Grandfather's Journey' means 'to move from one place to another'?

• Migrate

• Celebrate

• Negotiate

• Meditate

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'custom' mean in the context of 'Grandfather's Journey'?

• A traditional practice or usual way of doing something

• A type of clothing

• A form of transportation

• A kind of food

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4