Vocab. Pretest: Night, Chapters 4, 5, 6

What does the term "altruistic" mean?

• Selfish, concerned with one's own welfare

• Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

• Doubtful or distrustful of human motives

• Lacking feeling or interest

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word describes a small amount?

• Grandeur

• Pittance

• Din

• Reprieve

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

If someone is described as "cynical," what is their likely attitude towards human motives?

• Trustful and optimistic

• Doubtful or distrustful

• Uninterested and apathetic

• Emotionally moved

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does "wizened" mean?

• Fresh and youthful

• Dry, shrunken, wrinkled

• Full of grandeur

• Lacking in emotion

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following best describes an "imprudent" action?

• Carefully planned and considered

• Rash and not showing care for consequences

• Emotionally moving

• Absolute and without exception

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "untenable" mean in the context of an argument or position?

• Easily defended

• Not able to be defended

• Emotionally moving

• Full of grandeur

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "dissipating" a crowd do to the crowd?

• Gather them together

• Disperse or scatter them

• Make them more attentive

• Cause them to falter

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does it mean if someone is "manacled"?

• They are free and unrestrained

• They are handcuffed or shackled

• They are emotionally moved

• They are lacking interest

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word describes splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style?

• Apathy

• Grandeur

• Din

• Lament

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does it mean to "lament"?

• To express joy

• To express sorrow or grieve

• To hesitate

• To scatter

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4