"Everyday Use" Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Heather Curran
English
12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "doctrine" as used in the vocabulary list?
A secret or sneaky action
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a group, church, or school
Something handed down from one generation to another
To restore calm or composure
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of the word "furtive"?
The sisters lived by different doctrines about what family and culture meant.
Dee cast a furtive glance at the quilts before asking to take them home.
The quilts symbolize the family’s heritage and connection to their ancestors.
She tried to recompose herself after the argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "heritage" refer to in the vocabulary list?
A belief or set of beliefs held by a group
Done in a secret or sneaky way
Something handed down from one generation to another, such as traditions, values, or property
To restore calm or composure
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word from the vocabulary list means "to restore calm or composure"?
Doctrine
Furtive
Heritage
Recompose
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the quilts in the example provided symbolize "heritage"?
They represent the sisters' different doctrines about family.
They symbolize the family’s connection to their ancestors and traditions.
They were taken home in a furtive manner.
They helped someone recompose after being upset.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "oppress" mean?
To keep someone in hardship or control them unfairly, often by unjust authority or power
To skillfully and quickly perform a task
To calm oneself before taking action
To deny someone their cultural identity
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of the word "deft"?
Maggie’s hands moved carefully as she quilted, showing her quiet strength and patience
The story reflects how people were once oppressed and denied their cultural identity
Mama had to recompose herself before speaking to Dee
The teacher explained the concept with great precision
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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