Farewell to Manzanar Vocabulary Quiz

In the context of the text, what does "conceivably" mean when discussing the potential outcomes of the boats' return?

• Certainly; without a doubt

• Possibly; within the range of imaginable outcomes

• Unlikely; not possible

• Definitely; assuredly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of the text, what does "custody" refer to when describing Papa's situation after his arrest?

• Freedom; independence

• State of being kept by or in the charge of officers of the law

• Ownership; possession

• Carelessness; neglect

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of the text, what does "futile" mean when describing Papa's attempts to avoid arrest?

• Effective; successful

• Useless; no chance of being successful

• Hopeful; promising

• Productive; fruitful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of the text, what does "saboteur" mean when referring to the suspicion of Japanese fishermen?

• A person who deliberately destroys property, often as an act of protest

• A person who repairs and maintains machinery

• A person who supports and defends a cause

• A person who leads and manages a team

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the context of the text, what does "turbulent" mean when describing the days after Pearl Harbor?

• Calm; peaceful

• Full of confusion or disorder; agitated

• Stable; steady

• Quiet; serene

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

In the context of the text, what does "vigil" mean when describing the women's actions as the boats left?

• A period of sleep

• A watchful period, especially at night

• A celebration or festival

• A time of relaxation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the context of the text, what does "glare" mean when describing the difficulty of watching the boats?

• A soft, dim light

• A bright, harsh light

• A gentle, soothing light

• A flickering, unstable light

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of the text, what does "bewildered" mean when describing Mama's reaction to the boats returning?

• Confident and assured

• Perplexed and confused

• Calm and composed

• Angry and frustrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the context of the text, what does "interrogation" mean when describing the process Papa underwent?

• A casual conversation

• A formal questioning

• A friendly chat

• A written examination

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of the text, what does "alien" mean when describing Papa's status in America?

• A native citizen

• A foreigner; someone not from the country

• A mythical creature

• A local resident

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4