Unit 3: I Just Gotta Know!

What is the meaning of the root word 'mem'?

• mindful, recall

• write

• speak

• move

What is the origin of the root word 'mem'?

• Latin

• Greek

• Sanskrit

• French

What is the meaning of the root word 'ology'?

• study

• color

• shape

• sound

What is the origin of the root word 'ology'?

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

What is the meaning of the root word 'sci'?

• to know

• to write

• to see

• to build

What is the origin of the root word 'sci'?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

What is a memoir?

• A written account in which someone describes past experiences.

• A fictional story about the future.

• A scientific report on experiments.

• A manual for operating machinery.

What does it mean to memorialize something?

• To do or create something that causes people to remember an important person, thing, or event.

• To forget about something completely.

• To criticize someone publicly.

• To hide something from everyone.

What does memorable mean?

• Very good or interesting and worth remembering.

• Something that is easily forgotten.

• Not important at all.

• Very boring and dull.

What is a memento?

• An object that is a reminder of a person, place, or event; a souvenir.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A traditional dance from Spain.

• A rare species of bird.