A Long Way from Chicago - character and vocab Review for Test

Which word means to begin again?

• foreclose

• recommence

• poise

• confounded

What might you put into a brine for a holiday?

• cat

• presents

• cake

• Turkey

What does it mean that the bank FORCLOSED on Effie's home?

• They took it away from her because she couldn't pay for it

• They burned it to the ground

• They turned it into a museum

• They gave her 20 free payments

Who might wear a sparkly brooch on their sweater?

• Your Grandma

• Your dog

• Your baby brother

• Your dad

A PROPRIETOR is also known as

• a liar

• a good person

• The owner

• a thief

The ballerina twirled with POISE. What does Poise mean?

• Strength

• Clumsy movements

• Comfort

• Grace

What is a synonym for QUERIED?

• laughed

• questioned

• fought

• dug

I was CONFOUNDED while taking the math exam. I didn't know the answers.

What is a synonym for confounded?

• Confused

• Angry

• Sad

• Ecstatic

I carried my valise onto the train on my way to Chicago. It contained all of the clothing I would need for the trip.

What is a valise?

• a vase

• Boris's home

• Box

• luggage/ suitcase

A cadaver is a ________________________

• balooon

• love letter

• dead body

• knife