Flowers for Algernon vocabulary

What does it mean to 'outstrip' someone?

• Move faster than or get ahead of them

• Stay behind them

• Walk alongside them

• Ignore them

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word describes something that is not predictable or consistent?

• Erratic

• Stable

• Reliable

• Constant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A dilettante is someone who...

• Cultivates an interest without real commitment or knowledge

• Is an expert in a field

• Teaches others

• Avoids learning new things

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to crouch or cringe in fear?

• Cower

• Jump

• Laugh

• Shout

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

A person who takes advantage of opportunities, often unethically, is a(n):

• Opportunist

• Philanthropist

• Idealist

• Realist

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does 'obscure' mean?

• Not clearly expressed or easily understood

• Very bright and clear

• Popular and well-known

• Easy to find

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Someone who believes people are motivated by self-interest is considered:

• Cynical

• Optimistic

• Naive

• Trusting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these describes a careless and embarrassing mistake?

• Blunder

• Triumph

• Success

• Plan

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word describes something wildly unreasonable or illogical?

• Absurd

• Logical

• Rational

• Expected

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does 'vacuous' mean?

• Showing a lack of intelligence; mindless or empty

• Full of knowledge

• Very creative

• Extremely busy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4