What does, "when the going gets tough, the tough get going" mean?

Tough people work harder at challenges

What does this proverb mean? "When one door shuts, another will open."

New opportunities are always available

What does, "when it rains, it pours" mean?

Sometimes things seem to happen all at one time

The vocabulary word "shoulder" means...

to accept a burden or responsibility

What does the idiom "don't burn your bridges" mean?

You should not make enemies on purpose

The vocabulary word "picturing" means...

forming a mental image in your head

What does this proverb mean? "All is well, that ends well."

A positive ending is what matters most

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Old Yeller

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Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary review for Old Yeller Journeys HMH

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1
The vocabulary word "wheeled" means...
the rhythm of one's steps
leaping at a fast pace
wild with excitiment
turn quickly and suddenly
2
What does, "when the going gets tough, the tough get going" mean?
It's best to quick anything that is difficult
Tough people go to bed early
Tough people quit easily
Tough people work harder at challenges
3
What does this proverb mean? "When one door shuts, another will open."
Lock the doors before leaving the house
New opportunities are always available
You should not try new things
You should keep all doors closed
4
What does, "when it rains, it pours" mean?
Sometimes things seem to happen all at one time
Storm clouds make it rain
It is raining cats and dogs
The wet you are, the harder it rains
5
What is the genre of this story?
Historical Nonfiction
Narrative Nonfiction
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
6
How are Little Arliss and the bear cub alike?
both in the water
both holding on to each other
both scared
both screamers
7
The vocabulary word "shoulder" means...
energetic playing
carrying something with your arms
to accept a burden or responsibility
moving forward suddenly
8
Which sentence from the story is an example of "dialect?"
"I didn't wait to see more."
"It was that big yeller dog."
"My back muscles ached."
"I ran toward the cabin."
9
The vocabulary word "strained" means...
wild with excitement or worry
turning quickly
to work as hard as possible
to stop and examine
10
The vocabulary word "checking" means...
leaping at a fast pace
energetic playing
stopping and observing
worked as hard as possible
11
The vocabulary word "frantic" means....
leaping at a fast pace
energetic playing
stopping and observing
wild with excitement or worry
12
What does the idiom "don't burn your bridges" mean?
You should drive carefully over bridges
Bridges are unsafe
You should not make enemies on purpose
You should not play with matches
13
The vocabulary word "stride" means...
turning quickly
wild with excitement
rhythm of one's walking steps
forming a mental image
14
The vocabulary word "bounding" means...
stopping and observing
leaping at a fast pace
turning quickly
forming a mental image
15
The vocabulary word "picturing" means...
forming a mental image in your head
sudden forward movement
place something on your shoulders
leaping at a fast pace
16
What word best describes the family's attitude toward Old Yeller at the end of the story?
jealous
irritated
grateful
uncertain
17
What does this proverb mean? "All is well, that ends well."
Everyone is healthy
Bad endings always happen everytime
All things end
A positive ending is what matters most
18
What behavior do Little Arliss and Mama have in common in this passage?
screaming
swimming
lying
hunting
19
The vocabulary word "romp" means...
leaping at a fast pace
rhythm of one's walking steps
energetic play
being wet
20
The vocabulary word "lunging" means...
rhythm of one's walking steps
breathing deeply
carrying something on one's shoulder
sudden forward movement

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