Vocabulary Quiz for Holes Chapters 30-35

What does it mean to feel desperate?

• Excited and joyful

• Hopeless and in urgent need of help

• Calm and content

• Confident and brave

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If something is familiar, it is:

• Difficult to recognize

• Well-known or easily recognized

• Large and impressive

• Mysterious and strange

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

When someone is relieved, they feel:

• Nervous and anxious

• Happy and free from worry

• Angry and frustrated

• Calm but confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

A mirage is best described as:

• A clear reflection in a mirror

• An optical illusion often seen in the desert

• A deep ocean current

• A strong gust of wind

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

To lurch means to:

• Move suddenly and unsteadily

• Walk in a straight line confidently

• Rest peacefully

• Fly swiftly through the air

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

After the rollercoaster ride suddenly stopped, the car lurched forward. What most likely happened?

• The car slowly moved backward.

• The car made a sudden, jerky movement.

• The car flew off the track.

• The car floated calmly in the air.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Maria felt relieved when she saw her missing cat run toward her. How did Maria most likely feel before seeing her cat?

• Calm and happy

• Anxious and worried

• Excited and thrilled

• Sleepy and bored

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The lost hiker became delirious after wandering through the desert without water. What does this mean?

• He started thinking and speaking unclearly.

• He became stronger and more determined.

• He was full of joy and energy.

• He built a shelter and rested calmly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The teacher could see a cluster of students gathered around the playground. What does “cluster” mean?

• A large crowd of people spreading out

• A small group of people close together

• A tall building in the city

• A series of connected benches

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Jessie began to cringe when she saw the spider crawling up her leg. What does “cringe” mean in this sentence?

• She laughed excitedly.

• She stayed perfectly still.

• She shrank back in fear.

• She jumped for joy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4