The Day the Rollets Got Their Moxie Back

What words in the text help you understand the idiom - hard times comes like a bolt from the blue

• expected
• unexpected, sudden, unforeseen
• predictable
• gradual

The story takes place when President Roosevelt was in power. Which year based on the story was he in power? ?

• 1929-1933
• 1945-1950
• 1930-1932
• 1933-1945

It almost wanted to make an 11-year-old weakling like me want to become a lumberjack.

What is another word for a lumberjack ?

• A lumberjack is a forest ranger.
• A lumberjack is a tree cutter or logger.
• A lumberjack is a person who plants flowers.
• A lumberjack is a type of tree species.

Define the word, obviously.

• In a confusing and ambiguous manner.
• In a clear and evident manner.
• In a subtle and indirect way.
• In a complicated and unclear fashion.

Provide a definition of the idiom “the cat's pajamas.”

• A term for a type of clothing.
• Something that is outdated or old-fashioned.
• Something or someone that is excellent or the best.
• An expression of confusion or uncertainty.

Mom's voice was described as rich with sympathy. What best describes mom's tone in her voice ?

• Harsh and grating
• Warm and soothing
• Monotone and dull
• High-pitched and shrill

To assume something means that something is accepted as -------

• Accepted as true without proof.
• Accepted as fact without evidence.
• Presumed to be false until proven otherwise.
• Considered valid based on personal belief.

Many of us had to rely on two or three threadbare layers to keep bundled against the cold.. Define the word threadbare .

• New and pristine, often referring to fabric that is luxurious or high-quality.
• Colorful and vibrant, indicating a fabric that is bright and eye-catching.
• Thick and durable, typically used to describe strong materials.
• Worn and thin, often referring to fabric that is frayed or shabby.

What kind of reponse did Ruth and her sister receive from the folks around them?

• Everyone began clapping . Egged on with supportive response.

• Overwhelming criticism with no support.
• Indifference from everyone around them.
• Complete support with no criticism.

What did the crowd mean by--Those girls sure have moxie !

• The girls are afraid to speak up.
• The girls are shy and reserved.
• The girls are uninterested in the event.
• The girls are bold and confident. They got heart and talent