Swiss Family Robinson Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'marooned' as used in 'Swiss Family Robinson'?

• Abandoned on an island

• Painted in a dark red color

• Joined a group

• Sailed across the sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'Swiss Family Robinson', what does the word 'forage' mean?

• To search for food

• To build a shelter

• To navigate a ship

• To climb a tree

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the family's situation in 'Swiss Family Robinson'?

• Prosperous

• Stranded

• Urban

• Nomadic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the term 'ingenious' mean in the context of 'Swiss Family Robinson'?

• Clever and inventive

• Strong and powerful

• Rich and wealthy

• Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In 'Swiss Family Robinson', what does 'provisions' refer to?

• Supplies of food and other necessities

• Plans for the future

• Maps and navigation tools

• Weapons and ammunition

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'habitat' as used in 'Swiss Family Robinson'?

• A place where an organism lives

• A type of clothing

• A kind of food

• A style of architecture

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'Swiss Family Robinson', what does 'salvage' mean?

• To rescue or recover something

• To destroy completely

• To sell at a market

• To hide from others

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'expedition' mean in 'Swiss Family Robinson'?

• A journey undertaken for a specific purpose

• A type of animal

• A piece of furniture

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In 'Swiss Family Robinson', what does 'domestic' refer to?

• Related to the home or family

• Wild and untamed

• Foreign and exotic

• Dangerous and threatening

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'resourceful' in the context of 'Swiss Family Robinson'?

• Able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

• Lacking in creativity

• Dependent on others

• Unwilling to change

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4