w2r 9

What does the word "abhor" mean?

• To strongly dislike or hate

• To feel uncertain about

• To embrace warmly

• To consider carefully

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of these best defines "ambiguous"?

• Clear and direct

• Having multiple possible meanings

• Completely false

• Strongly emotional

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The word "appalled" most closely means:

• Excited and happy

• Mildly annoyed

• Deeply shocked or horrified

• Slightly confused

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "besiege"?

• To surrender quickly

• To make peace with

• To surround or crowd around

• To celebrate victory

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What was J.K. Rowling's primary occupation before becoming a successful author?

• Librarian

• Teacher

• Journalist

• Bookstore owner

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which book is J.K. Rowling’s first that was published?

• The Casual Vacancy

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

• The Golden Compass

• The Christmas Pig

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How many publishers rejected Harry Potter before it was finally published?

• 15 publishers

• 8 publishers

• 12 publishers

• 10 publishers

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Approximately how many copies have the Harry Potter books sold worldwide?

• Over 300 million

• Over 400 million

• Over 500 million

• Over 600 million

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What charitable organization did J.K. Rowling establish?

• Potter Foundation

• Lumos

• Hogwarts Fund

• Wizard's Aid

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• book

• London

• city

• country

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B