Prisoner B-3087 Ch. 8-17 Vocab

"All they had to do was turn their heads to see me, but they kept their eyes forward, followed by a ragtag group of Jews who were being deported." What does the author mean by "ragtag?"

• A group of soldiers.
• A group of wealthy individuals.
• A well-organized group.
• A disorganized or diverse group.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

A sanctuary is a place where you feel ______.

• safe
• anxious
• bored
• uncomfortable

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Since the food was scarce during this time period, portion sizes were probably meager. What does the term "meager" mean?

• Excessive or abundant; large in quantity.
• Rich and flavorful; high in quality.
• Generous and ample; plentiful in supply.
• Insufficient or inadequate; small in quantity.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

"My hands shook as I doffed my cap like we were drilled to do." What does the word "doffed" mean in this sentence?

• to put on a hat
• to remove or take off a hat

• to throw away a hat
• to wave a hat

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

A furrier is someone who ________.

• makes or sells fur garments
• repairs leather goods
• designs clothing patterns
• trains animals for shows

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The animal had died days ago. I could tell this by its putrid body. What does the word "putrid" mean?

• fresh and pleasant
• clean and odorless
• sweet and fragrant
• decayed and foul-smelling

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Stalagmites are found in caves. They are _________ that grow on the floor of a cave.

• rock formations
• mineral formations
• water deposits
• organic materials

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

"It wasn't said in the tone the kapos used to taunt us or goad us into working harder." What does the author mean when he says "goad?"

• To encourage someone to relax and take it easy.
• To ignore someone's requests or needs.
• To provoke or annoy someone into action.
• To compliment someone on their efforts.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If you behave in an effrontery way, you are behaving _______.

• politely
• enthusiastically
• indifferently
• disrespectfully

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

I showed up to the birthday party even though I was unbidden. What does the word "unbidden" mean?

• Requested to leave
• Not invited or requested
• Surprised by the host
• Unexpectedly invited

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4