The Watsons Go to Birmingham Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'confrontation' as used in 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• A friendly meeting

• A hostile or argumentative meeting

• A casual conversation

• A secretive discussion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham', what does the word 'juvenile' refer to?

• An adult

• A young person

• An elderly person

• A middle-aged person

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following best describes the word 'emulate' as used in 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• To imitate or copy

• To criticize

• To ignore

• To destroy

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of 'pinnacle' in the context of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• A small hill

• The highest point

• A deep valley

• A flat surface

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham', what does the term 'discrimination' mean?

• Fair treatment

• Unfair treatment based on prejudice

• Equal opportunity

• Random selection

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the word 'vital' mean in the context of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• Unimportant

• Essential

• Optional

• Trivial

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham', what does 'perseverance' mean?

• Giving up easily

• Continuing in a course of action despite difficulty

• Avoiding challenges

• Taking shortcuts

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the meaning of 'segregation' as used in 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• Integration

• Separation based on race or class

• Unity

• Collaboration

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham', what does the word 'contemplate' mean?

• To ignore

• To consider thoughtfully

• To reject

• To dismiss

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word 'hostile' mean in the context of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• Friendly

• Aggressive or unfriendly

• Welcoming

• Supportive

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4