The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'banister' as used in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• A type of clothing

• A railing at the side of a staircase

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the context of 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', what does the word 'desolate' mean?

• Lively and cheerful

• Empty and bleak

• Full of people

• Colorful and bright

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best describes the tone of the novel 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• Humorous

• Tragic

• Romantic

• Mystical

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of the word 'plaque' as used in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• A flat, thin piece of metal or wood with writing on it

• A type of disease

• A type of clothing

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', what does the word 'foreseeable' mean?

• Predictable

• Unpredictable

• Unseen

• Invisible

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word 'disdain' as used in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• Respect

• Admiration

• Contempt

• Interest

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the context of 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', what does the word 'customary' mean?

• Unusual

• Traditional

• Rare

• Unique

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'enunciate' as used in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• To mumble

• To whisper

• To pronounce clearly

• To shout

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', what does the word 'appalled' mean?

• Delighted

• Horrified

• Indifferent

• Amused

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'diversion' as used in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• A distraction

• A direct path

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4