Stella By Starlight Set 1

During a school trip to a museum, Harper, William, and Anika were reading about a famous politician who switched parties in the middle of his term. Anika asked, 'What is the meaning of the word 'traitorous' that is used to describe the politician?'

• The characteristic sounds made by a horse

• In a blunt direct manner

• Having the character of a betrayer

• Quiet and brought under control

What does the word 'whinny' refer to?

• Quiet and brought under control

• In a blunt direct manner

• Having the character of a betrayer

• The characteristic sounds made by a horse

During a debate competition, Emma responded 'brusquely' to a question. How can her manner of speaking be described?

• Quiet and brought under control

• Having the character of a betrayer

• The characteristic sounds made by a horse

• In a blunt direct manner

During a group study session, Noah decided to 'admonish' Benjamin for not focusing on the task at hand. What does it mean that Noah 'admonished' Benjamin?

• Accused Benjamin of having the character of a betrayer

• Noah warned Benjamin strongly; put him on guard

• Noah spoke to Benjamin in a blunt direct manner

• Noah made Benjamin quiet and brought him under control

What is a 'cinder'?

• A fragment of incombustible matter left after a fire

• In a blunt direct manner

• Quiet and brought under control

• Having the character of a betrayer

During a class discussion, Emma was unsure about an answer. She decided to 'venture' a response. What does it mean for Emma to 'venture' her response?

• She answered in a blunt direct manner

• She put forward her guess, in spite of possible refutation

• She showed the character of a betrayer

• She was quiet and brought her response under control

During a school play, Nora played a character who was quiet and brought under control. Which word best describes Nora's character?

• Subdued

• Traitorous

• Blunt

• Neighing

Nora felt a surge of 'resentment' towards Ethan when he accidentally spilled coffee on her new dress. What does 'resentment' refer to in this context?

• Quiet and brought under control

• Having the character of a betrayer

• A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• In a blunt direct manner

During a camping trip, David and Grace were sitting around a campfire. Abigail asked David, 'What does it mean to 'stoke' a fire?'

• In a blunt direct manner

• Quiet and brought under control

• Having the character of a betrayer

• Stir up or tend, as of a fire

Rohan and Kai are watching a horror movie. Rohan has a 'foreboding' feeling. What does this mean?

• Rohan is speaking in a blunt direct manner

• Rohan has a feeling of evil to come

• Rohan is having the character of a betrayer

• Rohan is quiet and brought under control