Day 8 Assignment

What is the meaning of lacquered as it used in paragraph 1?

• plain
• delicate
• glossy
• worn

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from the selection means “a small structure with one or more open sides that is used to sell merchandise or services”?

• stethoscope (paragraph 1)
• kiosk (paragraph 2)
• aviary (paragraph 2)
• moat (paragraph 3)

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from paragraph 2 means “moderately warm”?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which phrase from paragraph 2 provides the best clue to the meaning of the word aviary?

• down the stairs
• where the sharp-eared owls sleep
• through the garden
• that runs the length of the citadel wall

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word from paragraph 2 means “a member of a group of loyal and subservient troops, officials, or supporters”?

Answer explanation

janissaries

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the dictionary entry for the word prop. Which definition best matches the use of the word props in paragraph 3?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the excerpt, which archetype does the grandfather most resemble?

• Jester
• Hero
• Rebel
• Sage

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Paragraph 5 reveals that the narrator views the tigers’ cage as a place -

• she prefers to avoid
• of comforting memories
• of haunting memories
• she does not remember well

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Select the answer in the box that corrects the spelling error in sentence 1.

• altarcasion
• altercasion
• alturcation
• altercation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

The author has included a redundant idea in sentence 2. In the space provided, rewrite sentence 2 in a clear and effective way.

Answer explanation

A small group of people stand clustered around the tigers’

cage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5