Chapter 7-Vocabulary The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

How does the author's use of description in the following sentence: Some people became so thin, they looked like walking skeletons, influence the mood of the text?

• It creates a joyful and uplifting mood.
• It creates a somber and unsettling mood.
• It has no impact on the mood of the text.
• It makes the text feel lighthearted and humorous.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "kwashiorkor" as it is used in the sentence: Others came down with kwashiorkor, a condition caused by the lack of protein.

• A condition caused by excessive protein intake.
• A condition caused by the lack of protein.
• A viral infection affecting the digestive system.
• A type of allergic reaction to certain foods.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of "protruded" as it is used in the following sentence: His teeth protruded from his shriveled mouth and his hair was falling out.

• Growing in size or volume
• Being hidden or covered
• Falling back into place
• Sticking out or extending beyond the normal position.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which statement best describes the relationship between the people and the animals in the following sentence? More than ever, they converged in the trading center like herds of crazed animals driven together by fire.

• The people and animals are described as being completely separate and unrelated.
• The people are compared to crazed animals, indicating a chaotic and frenzied relationship.
• The animals are compared to calm people, indicating a peaceful relationship.
• The relationship is one of dominance, with animals controlling the people.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the meaning of "converged" as it is used in the following sentence: More than ever, they converged in the trading center like herds of crazed animals driven together by fire.

• dispersed widely
• ignored each other
• fought against one another
• gathered together

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does anguish mean in the sentence below from the text?

But at some point in the dream, it had popped and left only emptiness. It turned out my stomach had only been filled with air. Now it was shriveled and useless, and howled in anguish.

• deep emotional pain or suffering
• a feeling of joy
• a physical injury
• a state of calmness

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the phrase "forever draped in turmoil" contribute to the tone of the following sentence:

We set off down the trail toward the Dowa Highlands, which seemed forever draped in turmoil.

• It suggests a sense of calm and tranquility.
• It creates a tone of foreboding and unease.
• It creates a tone of joy and celebration.
• It evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What might the author be trying to convey about the Dowa Highlands through the use of this figurative language in the following sentence:
We set off down the trail toward the Dowa Highlands, which seemed forever draped in turmoil.

• The Dowa Highlands are depicted as a peaceful and serene location.
• The author suggests that the Dowa Highlands are a popular tourist destination.
• The Dowa Highlands are portrayed as a place of ongoing conflict and instability.
• The Dowa Highlands are described as a place of great beauty and tranquility.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the phrase "a furious energy" help you understand the narrator's emotional state in the following sentence:
While Charity untied the rope, I started digging the hole. A furious energy came over me, and I worked faster than I had in months. When the grave was ready, Charity and I pushed Khamba's body inside, then paused.

• The narrator feels calm and collected, working at a steady pace.
• The narrator is overwhelmed with confusion, unable to focus on the task.
• The narrator is indifferent, showing no urgency in their actions.
• The narrator is filled with intense emotions, driving them to work with urgency and speed.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the meaning of the word "furious" as it is used in the following sentence:
A furious energy came over me, and I worked faster than I had in months.

• calm and relaxed
• angry and destructive
• intensely energetic or motivated
• bored and uninterested

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4