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"American History" Quiz
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Vocabulary and reading comprehension from the short story by Judith Ortiz Cofer.
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1
What national historical event occurs in this story?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
The John F. Kennedy assassination
The Robert Kennedy assassination
The Battle of Hastings
2
Her ________ tone of voice suggested that she felt powerless to help.
infatuated
resigned
muted
enthralled
3
The house was well-cared for, unlike the old, _________ apartment building.
infatuated
muted
dilapidated
distraught
4
Who is Eugene?
The boy who Elena likes
Elena's brother
A boy who lives in El Building
Elena's teacher
5
People who are upset often seek _____ from their friends.
restitution
solace
repetition
hierarchy
6
Through clever _______, Elena managed to "accidentally" meet Eugene in the hallway.
maneuvering
enthralling
antagonism
hubris
7
Where does Eugene live?
In a private house next to El Building
In Puerto Rico
In the next town
In El Building
8
John F. Kennedy's sudden death left people feeling ____________.
distraught
muted
enthralled
vigilant
9
What happens when Elena goes to Eugene's house?
Eugene's mother tells her to go home
Eugene's mother welcomes her inside
Eugene and Elena study together
Trick question! Elena stayed with her mother to grieve JFK's death
10
His good looks and charming personality left many girls ________ with him.
infatuated
disgusted
resigned
repulsed
11
There is a clear ________ in the company, with the CEO having the most authority.
hierarchy
disorganization
anarchy
solace
12
What is
El Building
?
The apartment building where Eugene lives
The tenement building where Elena lives
The school
The town supermarket
13
Elena's mother was a _______ parent, always trying to protect her daughter.
vigilant
resigned
distraught
maneuvering
14
The sounds of the children were ______ once we closed our window.
muted
enthralled
resigned
dilapidated
15
The best-selling novel has _______ countless readers.
resigned
dilapidated
enthralled
muted
