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Unit 1- RItes of Passage

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

accent (noun)

a)

way of speaking typical of a particular group of people, especially in a specific region

b)

a style of music originating from a specific culture

c)

a type of clothing associated with a particular region

d)

a method of cooking unique to a geographical area

2.

Paz, mucha paz...mucho amor.

a)

Spanish for "Peace, much peace, and above all, much, much, much, much, love."

b)

Spanish for "War, little war, and no love."

c)

Spanish for "Happiness, much happiness, and little love."

d)

Spanish for "Silence, much silence, and no love."

3.

throstles, jenny wrens; jack squalors (noun)

a)

small mammals

b)

small songbirds, thrushes, wrens, and swallows

c)

large birds of prey

d)

colorful parrots

4.

convinced (verb)

a)

made someone feel sure of something

b)

caused doubt in someone's mind

c)

encouraged someone to change their opinion

d)

made someone feel indifferent

5.

moccasins (noun)

a)

soft shoes traditionally made from animal hide

b)

hard shoes made from synthetic materials

c)

sandals made from rubber

d)

boots made from leather

6.

exultation of larks (noun)

a)

British spelling of exaltation, extreme feeling of happiness or triumph

b)

A type of bird found in North America

c)

A musical term for a joyful song

d)

A term used for a group of owls

7.

viejos (noun)

a)

Spanish word meaning 'young'

b)

Spanish word meaning 'old'; used here as slang for 'old people'

c)

Spanish word meaning 'new'

d)

Spanish word meaning 'elderly'

8.

sage (noun)

a)

type of herb

b)

a type of fruit

c)

a cooking technique

d)

a kind of spice

9.

cafecito (noun)

a)

black coffee

b)

espresso

c)

latte

d)

cappuccino

10.

conversing (verb)

a)

talking to another person

b)

arguing with someone

c)

listening attentively

d)

ignoring someone

11.

abide (verb)

a)

stay with

b)

leave behind

c)

ignore completely

d)

move away

12.

tia (noun)

a)

Spanish word meaning 'aunt'

b)

Spanish word meaning 'sister'

c)

Spanish word meaning 'mother'

d)

Spanish word meaning 'friend'

13.

reacting (verb)

a)

to respond to a stimulus

b)

to ignore a situation

c)

to create a new situation

d)

to analyze a problem

14.

cricket (noun)

a)

A ball-and-bat game in which two sides compete on a rectangular field with targets called wickets at each end.

b)

A team sport played on a circular field with a net in the center.

c)

A water sport involving boats and paddles.

d)

A game played with a round ball and two teams trying to score goals.

15.

reminisce (verb)

a)

taking time to enjoy recalling past events

b)

forgetting past experiences

c)

planning future events

d)

analyzing current situations

16.

refuse (noun)

a)

trash; waste

b)

recyclable materials

c)

valuable items

d)

leftovers

17.

nel pastel (interjection)

a)

Mexican slang phrase meaning "no way"

b)

A type of dessert in Mexico

c)

An expression of surprise

d)

A greeting in Mexican culture

18.

Lakota (adjective)

a)

belonging to a Native American tribe from the northern portion of the Great Plains region (present-day North and South Dakota).

b)

a term used to describe a type of traditional Native American dance.

c)

referring to the geographical features of the Rocky Mountains.

d)

a style of pottery originating from the southwestern United States.

19.

vision quest (noun)

a)

a type of visual impairment

b)

a journey to find a lost object

c)

in some Native American cultures, a difficult search for spiritual guidance

d)

a quest for knowledge in academic settings

20.

mija (noun)

a)

short for the Spanish words mi hija, meaning "my daughter"; used as a term of endearment

b)

a type of traditional Spanish dance

c)

a common Spanish greeting

d)

a popular Spanish dish made with rice