4.9 - Reading: ". AutobiographyofMalcolmX," Pages 179-183 (Gold)

What does the word "acquire" mean in the context of the text?

• To lose something

• To gain or earn something

• To forget something

• To hide something

What does the word "functional" mean according to the text?

• Broken or not working

• In working order; able to do a task or job

• Decorative or ornamental

• Unnecessary or redundant

What is one of the objectives of the reading section?

• To memorize the entire text

• To identify and explain explicit details from the text

• To write a new ending for the text

• To ignore the text and focus on pictures

What does the word "envy" mean?

• The feeling of wanting what someone else has

• The act of giving something away

• The process of learning a new skill

• The state of being completely alone

What is the meaning of "eventually"?

• Immediately

• Over time; in the end

• Never

• Suddenly

What does "inevitable" mean?

• Unlikely to happen

• To be expected; hard to keep from happening

• Completely avoidable

• Unnecessary

What is the definition of "correspondence"?

• Verbal communication

• Written messages to and from other people

• A type of public speaking

• A form of artistic expression

What does "debates" mean?

• Friendly conversations

• Contests in which two sides argue the pros and cons of an issue

• Silent agreements

• Unplanned discussions

What is the meaning of "emphasis"?

• The weight, value, or importance put on something

• A lack of interest

• A type of punctuation

• A form of entertainment

What does "isolation" mean?

• The state of being totally alone

• A group activity

• A type of celebration

• A form of communication