The Chocolate War Chapters 1-5

Question 1

Once the decision was made, it was irrevocable. What does irrevocable mean?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to change or undo

Question 2

The goal posts resemble

Accepted Answer

crucifixes

Question 3

True or False: Obie regrets being involved in The Vigils

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

He moved languidly across the room. Which word best replaces languidly in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

slowly and with little energy

Question 5

What best describes a hippie?

Accepted Answer

A person who rejected mainstream culture and promoted peace and love

Question 6

Who is the athletic and strong member of The Vigils who sometimes disagrees with Archie?

Accepted Answer

Carter

Question 7

Who is the clever and manipulative "Assigner" for The Vigils

Accepted Answer

Archie

Question 8

The black box contains

Accepted Answer

one black and five white marbles

Question 9

Obie is

Accepted Answer

the secreatry to The Vigils and Archies stooge

Question 10

Who is the manipulative Assistant Headmaster at the school, trying to use students to carry out his agenda?

Accepted Answer

Brother Leon

Question 11

During football practice Jerry discovers

Accepted Answer

he has guts

Question 12

The snake is venomous. What does venomous mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Poisonous or full of malice

Question 13

She had the audacity to speak out against the unfair rule. what does audacity mean?

Accepted Answer

Extreme boldness or daring

Question 14

In mythology, a nemesis usually appears when someone becomes too proud. What does nemesis mean?

Accepted Answer

The cause of someones downfall

Question 15

His perusals of the documents helped him find the hidden details. What does perusals mean here?

Accepted Answer

Reading or examining

Question 16

Who are the Marx brothers?

Accepted Answer

A group of comedians known for their movies in the early 1900s

Question 17

Who is the Secretary of The Vigils and resents Archie but still follows his orders?

Accepted Answer

Obie

Question 18

After running the marathon, she collapsed in a chair, overcome with lassitude. what is the best definition of lassitude?

Accepted Answer

A state of exhaustion or lack of energy

Question 19

An Assignment was given to every student at Trinity

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

What does the word mutinied mean?

Accepted Answer

Revolted or Rebelled

Question 21

Obie is especially mad at Archie this day because

Accepted Answer

he may lose his job for being late again

Question 22

Archie assigns Goober to

Accepted Answer

unscrew the chairs and desks in Brother Eugene's room

Question 23

Who is Jerry’s best friend, known for being tall, shy, and clumsy?

Accepted Answer

Goober

Question 24

Which character is a freshman who struggles with the loss of his mother and is the protagonist of the story?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Renault

Question 25

Crucifixes are often seen in Christian homes and churches because they--

Accepted Answer

emphasize Jesus's death and sacrifice

Question 26

She glanced surreptitiously at the note being passed. What does surreptitiously mean?

Accepted Answer

Secretly, trying to avoid notice

Question 27

Brother Leon is chairman of the Board at Trinity

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

Which of the following best defines malice?

Accepted Answer

A desire to do evil or harm

Question 29

The teacher smiled benevolently at the students. What does benevolently mean?

Accepted Answer

Kindly and generously

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