The Majestic World of Gorillas (Vocab One and Only)

What does the word "majestic" mean in the story?

• Clumsy

• Beautiful and grand

• Small and weak

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What sound is described as "trilling" in the story?

• The rustling of leaves

• The gorillas' call

• The birds' singing

• The deer's footsteps

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does Goro feel when he tries to mimic the monkey?

• Proud

• Feeble-minded

• Angry

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What kind of forest do the gorillas live in?

• Dry

• Lush

• Desert

• Barren

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What does "threadbare" describe in the story?

• The gorilla's fur

• The patch of grass

• The tree leaves

• The monkey's tail

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How is the mother's voice described when she calls out to Goro?

• Shrill

• Silent

• Hoarse

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does "unadorned" mean?

• Decorated

• Plain

• Soft

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word describes an animal behaving unpredictably?

• Wayward

• Calm

• Predictable

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does Goro feel when he sees the deer?

• Irrationally afraid

• Excited

• Angry

• Bored

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What word describes Goro's attitude towards the day at the beginning of the story?

• Lazy

• Undaunted

• Sad

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3