The Three Javelinas Vocabulary

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English
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University
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'javelina' as used in 'The Three Javelinas'?
A type of cactus
A wild pig
A desert plant
A type of bird
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word best describes the javelinas' journey in the story?
Tedious
Adventurous
Boring
Predictable
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of 'The Three Javelinas', what does the word 'adobe' refer to?
A type of house
A kind of food
A desert animal
A musical instrument
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the synonym of 'cunning' as used to describe the coyote in the story?
Honest
Sly
Clumsy
Generous
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'sturdy' as used in the story?
Weak
Strong
Solid
Firm
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word 'huff' mean in the context of the coyote's actions?
To blow forcefully
To laugh loudly
To run quickly
To eat hastily
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word from the story means 'to build or construct'?
Demolish
Erect
Destroy
Collapse
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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