Lesson Before Dying Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'antebellum' as used in 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• Before the war

• After the war

• During the war

• Peaceful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'A Lesson Before Dying', which word best describes the character Jefferson?

• Optimistic

• Resigned

• Arrogant

• Joyful

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'defiant' mean in the context of 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• Submissive

• Rebellious

• Indifferent

• Joyful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'dignity' as used in 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• Pride

• Shame

• Fear

• Anger

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In 'A Lesson Before Dying', what does the term 'quarter' refer to?

• A coin

• A living area for slaves

• A school

• A courtroom

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the meaning of 'emancipation' in the context of 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• Freedom from slavery

• Imprisonment

• Education

• Punishment

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best describes the tone of 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• Humorous

• Tragic

• Romantic

• Mystical

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'stoic' mean as it applies to a character in 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• Emotional

• Unemotional

• Angry

• Joyful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'A Lesson Before Dying', which word describes the relationship between Grant and Jefferson?

• Hostile

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Competitive

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the meaning of 'resilience' as demonstrated by characters in 'A Lesson Before Dying'?

• Weakness

• Strength

• Fear

• Joy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2