Girl Who Owned A City Ch1-3

Vocabulary:

Looting

• struggling

• stealing

• running

• armed robbery

Answer explanation

Looting refers to the act of stealing goods, typically during a chaotic situation. Among the answer choices, 'stealing' directly aligns with this definition, making it the correct choice.

Vocabulary:

Plague

• A disease that is spread from an animal when handling it or being bitten.

• A sickness that causes death

• The flu

• none of the above

Answer explanation

The correct choice describes the plague as a disease transmitted from animals, which aligns with its historical context of being spread by fleas from rodents. The other options do not accurately define the plague.

What transition is Lisa making in this chapter that is difficult for her?

• She is having to survive

• She is trying to help Todd

• She is trying to see Todd as a partner

• She is transitioning into adulthood

Answer explanation

In this chapter, Lisa struggles with seeing Todd as a partner, which signifies a shift in their relationship dynamics. This transition is challenging as it requires her to redefine their connection and her own feelings.

The cows died because of the virus

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because the cows did not die due to a virus. Other factors or causes may have contributed to their deaths, but the virus is not the correct reason.

Vocabulary:

Logical

• A clear sound with no intteruptions

• Clear and sound reasoning

• Something that is unrealistic

• Something that is foolish

Answer explanation

The term 'logical' refers to reasoning that is clear and sound. This aligns with the answer choice 'Clear and sound reasoning', which accurately captures the essence of logical thinking.

Vocabulary: "Todd caught his leg on the thread... it broke...Sheepishly he turned to lisa and suprised her by shouting "that wasn't logical"".

What does Sheepishly most likely mean?

• Being surprised

• Being confident

• Being embarrassed

• Being proud

Answer explanation

In the context, 'sheepishly' suggests a sense of embarrassment. Todd's reaction after an unexpected incident indicates he feels awkward or self-conscious, making 'being embarrassed' the correct choice.

Figurative Language:

"She pondered (thought about it) and rehearsed it as the kernals hissed and popped in the fire"

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• idiom

Answer explanation

The phrase "kernels hissed and popped" attributes human-like actions to the kernels, which is an example of personification. This figurative language enhances the imagery of the scene.

Vocabulary:

Bewildered

• Living in the wild

• A concerned look

• A confused look

• A wild man

Answer explanation

The word 'bewildered' means to be confused or perplexed. Therefore, the correct choice is 'A confused look', as it directly relates to the meaning of the word, while the other options do not.

Vocabulary:

Resilient

• Always tired

• Prone to injury

• Capable of withstanding shock

• Unable to recover quickly

Answer explanation

The term 'resilient' means being capable of withstanding shock or recovering quickly from difficulties. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Capable of withstanding shock', as it accurately reflects the meaning of the word.

Vocabulary:

Adversity

• A joyful event

• A routine task

• A difficult or unpleasant situation

• A favorable situation

Answer explanation

The term 'adversity' refers to a difficult or unpleasant situation, making 'A difficult or unpleasant situation' the correct choice. The other options describe positive or neutral scenarios, which do not align with the meaning of adversity.