Vocabulary Quiz - Catching Fire Chapters 1-9

What does the word "Leached" mean?

• To add substances by the action of water

• To drain or remove substances by the action of water

• To mix substances with water

• To evaporate substances with heat

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of "Exorbitant"?

• Within reasonable limits

• Exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate

• Less than expected

• Average or normal

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Decrees" refer to?

• Suggestions made by someone in authority

• Official orders or decisions made by someone in authority

• Informal agreements

• Personal opinions

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of "Prophetic"?

• Predicting what happened in the past

• Accurately predicting what will happen in the future

• Making random guesses

• Ignoring future events

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does "Ambiguous" mean?

• Having a clear and single meaning

• Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or uncertain

• Being straightforward

• Being obvious

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Veered" mean?

• Moved in a straight line

• Changed direction suddenly

• Stayed on course

• Slowed down gradually

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "Discontent"?

• Happiness or satisfaction

• Unhappiness or dissatisfaction

• Excitement or joy

• Contentment or peace

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Entourage" refer to?

• A group of people who attend or follow an important person

• A solo traveler

• A group of animals

• A collection of objects

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "Capricious"?

• Consistent and predictable

• Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unexpectedly

• Always serious

• Never changing

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "Mollify" mean?

• To irritate someone

• To calm or soothe someone who is angry

• To ignore someone

• To excite someone

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4