Shutting Out the Sky Vocabulary

What does the word 'immigrant' mean in the context of 'Shutting Out the Sky'?

• A person who moves to a new country to live permanently

• A person who travels for leisure

• A person who works temporarily in a foreign country

• A person who visits a place for a short time

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'Shutting Out the Sky', which word best describes the living conditions of immigrants?

• Luxurious

• Spacious

• Cramped

• Modern

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the meaning of the word 'tenement' as used in 'Shutting Out the Sky'?

• A large mansion

• A type of public transportation

• A run-down apartment building

• A government office

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word from 'Shutting Out the Sky' means 'to adapt to a new environment'?

• Assimilate

• Resist

• Reject

• Ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the context of 'Shutting Out the Sky', what does 'perseverance' mean?

• Giving up easily

• Continuing in a course of action despite difficulty

• Avoiding challenges

• Taking shortcuts

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the term 'melting pot' refer to in 'Shutting Out the Sky'?

• A cooking utensil

• A place where different peoples, styles, and cultures are mixed together

• A type of traditional dance

• A historical event

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Shutting Out the Sky'?

• Humorous

• Optimistic

• Nostalgic

• Sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word 'oppression' mean in the context of 'Shutting Out the Sky'?

• Freedom and liberty

• Cruel or unjust treatment

• A type of government

• A peaceful protest

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

In 'Shutting Out the Sky', what does the word 'resilience' refer to?

• The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

• The act of giving up

• The state of being wealthy

• The process of moving to a new country

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the significance of the word 'hope' in 'Shutting Out the Sky'?

• A feeling of despair

• A desire for a certain thing to happen

• A type of food

• A historical figure

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2