Unit 5 Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test

In the distant year of 3025, Greta, a steadfast young scholar, often spent her days immersed in books and virtual simulations. Her modest nature kept her from boasting about her superior intellect, but her curiosity was endless.

What does the word "modesty" as it is used in this passage tell us about the main character Greta?

• Greta is arrogant and seeks constant praise.
• Greta is indifferent to learning and avoids challenges.
• Greta is boastful about her achievements and talents.
• Greta is humble, values knowledge, and does not brag about how smart she is.

Read the passage below:

She chose to portray the Madonna in her presentation, diving deep into historical texts to accurately depict her significance.

In Renaissance art, what was "the Madonna" as referred to here?

• A famous artist
• Mary, the mother of Jesus

• A biblical prophet
• The Holy Spirit

Read the passage below:
She chose to portray the Madonna in her presentation, diving deep into historical texts to accurately depict her significance.

How are the words "Madonna" and "accurately" connected in what Greta was depicting?

• Greta wanted to ignore the historical context of the Madonna.
• Greta depicted the Madonna as a modern figure without historical references.
• Greta aimed to moderately represent the historical significance of the Madonna with few errors or mistakes, showing a similar likeness.

• Greta aimed to faithfully represent the historical significance of the Madonna without errors or mistakes, showing a true likeness.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

Her modest nature kept her from boasting about her superior intellect, but her curiosity was endless.

What does the words "superior" tell us about the intelligence of Greta?

• Greta is not intelligent at all.
• Greta's intelligence is average.
• Greta has below-average intelligence.
• Greta has above-average intelligence.

The classroom was filled with wooden desks, and through the windows, the school's exterior bustled with activity.

What does the word "exterior" mean?

• The interior part of the school.
• The school's roof structure.
• A type of classroom furniture.
• The outer part or surface of the school.

Accurately match the following words that contain the prefix "ex" to their meaning.

• to leave something or someone out

• exit

• to send something away

• exclude

• to breathe out

• exhale

• a way out of a place

• expel

• to push out or away from oneself

• export

Read the passage below:

With a deep breath, she reluctantly donned her virtual reality headset, a mix of concern, trepidation, and excitement coursing through her.

What context clues in this passage help you identify the meaning of the word "reluctantly"?

• The context clues are 'she donned her headset'.
• The context clues are 'a mix of joy and fear'.
• The context clues are 'she was excited to try it'.
• The context clues are 'a mix of concern, trepidation, and excitement'.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

Navigating this peculiar world, filled with mundane challenges meant to spark creativity and wit, Greta had to innovate and think outside the box to defeat Boredom the Great. She felt like a craftsman on a scaffold, balancing creativity and strategy high above the mundane tasks of the classroom. Each problem was a puzzle needing an elegant solution, and Greta was determined to overcome them all.

What does the word "scaffold" mean in this context and what does it tell us about what Greta is doing?

• 'Scaffold' refers to a type of building material used in construction.
• 'Scaffold' means a decorative element in art, showing Greta's artistic flair.
• 'Scaffold' indicates a rigid structure, suggesting Greta is stuck in her approach.
• 'Scaffold' means a supportive structure, indicating Greta is balancing creativity and strategy to solve problems.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

Navigating this peculiar world, filled with mundane challenges meant to spark creativity and wit, Greta had to innovate and think outside the box to defeat Boredom the Great. She felt like a craftsman on a scaffold, balancing creativity and strategy high above the mundane tasks of the classroom. Each problem was a puzzle needing an elegant solution, and Greta was determined to overcome them all.

What does the word "scaffold" mean in this context and what does it tell us about what Greta is doing?

• 'Scaffold' refers to a type of building material used in construction.
• 'Scaffold' means a decorative element in art, showing Greta's artistic flair.
• 'Scaffold' indicates a rigid structure, suggesting Greta is stuck in her approach.
• 'Scaffold' means a supportive structure, indicating Greta is balancing creativity and strategy to solve problems.

Read the paragraph from the passage below:

As the game progressed, Greta faced increasingly complex puzzles. In one scenario, she had to write an epitaph for a fictional character, a task that required empathy and understanding of the character's life. This was no easy feat, but Greta met the challenge head-on, extracting profound insights from the character's story and crafting a fitting tribute. Each victory against Boredom the Great felt like a small triumph in her quest to master the past.

What does "extracting" mean as it is used in context here?

• To summarize the character's life in a few words.
• To draw out or derive insights.
• To ignore the character's experiences.
• To create a character's backstory.