The Polar Bear Son Comp/Voc Flashcard

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What is a synonym for begging?

Back

Pleading

Front

How did the Old Woman feel at the beginning of the book?

Back

Lonely

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What did the Old Woman do that many people thought was foolish?

Back

She took a bear into her home and fed him what little meat she had.

Front

What custom did the Inuit people have that is seen in the book?

Back

Sharing meat and furs with the village.

Front

How did the old woman feel when she let her polar bear go?

Back

Bitterly.

Front

What does 'pleading' mean?

Back

To ask for something in a serious and emotional way.

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What does 'lonely' mean?

Back

Feeling sad because one has no friends or company.

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What does 'foolish' mean?

Back

Lacking good sense or judgment.

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What does 'custom' mean?

Back

A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something.

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What does 'bitterly' mean?

Back

In a way that shows strong feelings of sadness or anger.