"American Born Chinese" Vocabulary

Who is considered a deity in many ancient religions?

• A human ruler

• A god or goddess

• A soldier

• A teacher

Which of the following best shows discipline?

• Ignoring rules

• Following a daily study schedule

• Procrastinating homework

• Complaining about tasks

What does it mean to fidget during a class?

• To sit still quietly

• To move restlessly or nervously

• To listen carefully

• To ask questions

What feeling is described by anticipation?

• Surprise

• Waiting excitedly for something to happen

• Forgetting something

• Being tired

A sovereign is someone who:

• Works as a servant

• Has complete control over a country

• Is a teacher

• Travels often

What is a parable?

• A short story teaching a moral lesson

• A type of poem

• A scientific fact

• A historical event

What does it mean to haggle?

• To buy something immediately

• To argue over the price to get a better deal

• To ignore a sale

• To return an item

If you forfeit a game, you:

• Win easily

• Give up and lose the game

• Play better next time

• Score more points

What is a decree?

• A formal order issued by an authority

• A type of dance

• A personal opinion

• A joke

To do something fervently means to do it:

• Without care

• With great passion and intensity

• Slowly and quietly

• Occasionally