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What does gregarious mean in the sentence below?

His gregarious nature always keeps everyone entertained; he's the life of the party!

• Shocking

• Reserved

• Social

• Horrible

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does amiably mean in the sentence below?

They chatted amiably about a variety of things; you would've thought they were best friends for years!

• Annoyed

• Friendly

• Angry

• Joking

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of stoical in the sentence below?

He was stoical about the dental pain; he never let anyone see how much he hated those doctor visits.

• Suffering

• Happy

• Annoyed

• Uncomplaining

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

When the mother first sees the stranger at the beginning of the story, how would you describe her character?

• Fearful

• Patient

• Scary

• Mean

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What type of figurative language is the quote below?

"Shadows were dispersed like ragged ghosts and the cut-glass fruit bowl at the center of the table glowed like an exquisite multifaceted jewel."

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The house is describe as having "classic works of art" and "furniture as impressive as a display in a furniture store" and "cheerful chintz drapes". What can we infer about the setting?

• The house is large and beautifully decorated.

• The house is small yet comfortable.

• The house is simple yet large.

• The house is small and cramped. It does not fit the large family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What impact does the stranger's visit have on the father and mother?

• The mother is angry and storms out of the house.

• The father is angry and doesn't speak to the mother.

• The father is angry and the mother is upset and defensive.

• The mother cries and asks for forgiveness for letting the stranger inside.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which external conflicts exist in the story?

• Mother vs Father

• Mother/Father vs Stranger

• Stranger vs Nature

• Stranger vs Himself

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the stranger react when the father says "This visit is over"?

• He is upset and asks if he can see the attic

• He is upset and leaves immediately

• He is upset and asks if he can see the basement

• He is upset, knocks over a few things, and storms out

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the rooms of the house change after the stranger leaves?

• There is no change

• Things seem happier and brighter

• Everything seems to shrink in size

• The room seem faded and dim

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4