Vocabulary Quiz: To Build A Fire

What does the word "exceedingly" mean in the context of the story?

• Barely

• Extremely

• Occasionally

• Moderately

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes something that is "dim"?

• Bright

• Clear

• Faint

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of tree is a "spruce"?

• Deciduous

• Coniferous

• Tropical

• Fruit-bearing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If a hill is described as "steep," what does this mean?

• Gradual

• Flat

• Gentle

• Sharp

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "intangible" mean?

• Touchable

• Visible

• Incapable of being touched

• Audible

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How would you describe an action done "speculatively"?

• With certainty

• With hesitation

• With curiosity

• With doubt

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 "protruding" mean?

• Receding

• Sticking out

• Hidden

• Flattened

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "sopped" mean in the context of the story?

• Dried

• Soaked

• Cleaned

• Covered

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "trotted" mean when describing movement?

• Crawled

• Walked slowly

• Ran at a moderate pace

• Stood still

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 "temperamental" mean when describing a person or thing?

• Consistent

• Unpredictable

• Reliable

• Calm

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4