Vocabulary Quiz-Perseus and Fall of Medusa

. What does the word "destiny" mean?

• a. A type of fruit

• b. A person's future or fate

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  c. A large body of water

• d. An insect that glows in the dark

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

2. How would you define the word "mortal"?

• a. A building where people live or work

• b. An immortal being

• c. Something that is harmful to health

• d. A being that can eventually die

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

3. What does the term "odyssey" refer to?

• a. A type of dance

• b. A long and eventful journey

• c. A type of poem

• d. An ancient weapon

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

4. What does "distress" mean?

• a. Extreme happiness

• b. Pain or suffering

• c. A type of fabric

• d. A delicious dessert

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

5. How is "timid" best described?

• a. Quiet and shy

• b. Strong and powerful

• c. Bright and colorful

• d. Wise and knowledgeable

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

6. If someone "devised" a plan, what did they do?

• a. Destroyed it

• b. Followed it blindly

• c. Created it through careful thought

• d. Lost it in confusion

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

7. How would you define the term "strenuous"?

• a. Extremely difficult or requiring much effort

• b. Easily achievable without any work

• c. Joyful and exciting

• d. Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4