How does Darry know Paul Holden, His opponent in the rumble?

They played football together in school

If Karl and Paula celebrate each other's performances, what is most likely the meaning of the word celebrate?

They offer praise for each other's performances

Which of the following statements is NOT true about TwoBit Matthews

He thinks Ponyboy is a tagalong

Why did Dally tell Johnny not to turn himself in?

He didnt want Johnny to end up hardened like him

In "A work in Progress," why is the author shocked by what the man who calls and asks to give her speech says?

He does not think that anyone will like her if she seems confident.

What is the main message of "A Work in Progress"?

Accepting and embracing one's differences can lead to success in life.

What is the main reason that the Soc's and the Greasers fight all the time?

They come from different social classes

Read this passage from " A Work in Progress". Why does the author most likely tell this story?

To show the difference between how she reacted and how her peers reacted

How does Ponyboy get a concussion?

A Soc kicked him in the head during the rumble

In "A Young Tinkerer" how did Mr. Kamkwamba's family react when he first decided to build a windmill?

They laughed and thought that he was wasting his time.

Read this excerpt from " A Young Tinkerer". What does this excerpt reveal about Mr. Kamkwamba's abilities?

He is able to find creative solutions to problems

Which of the following best describes the meaning of scarcity?

A city that puts limits on water use during a drought.

Based on the details in the story, what is most likely true about the author?

She inspires other people with her actions.

What is the central idea in "A Young Tinkerer"?

The attenion from building the windwills is adressing the energy shortage

In this sentence what is the meaning of attempts? Dad made several attempts to fix the leak, but the dripping continued.

Acts of trying to do something.

Why do Johnny and Ponyboy change their appearance?

They needed to disguise themselves after running away

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1
Expressing strong displeasure at something unjust, offensive or insulting
Groggy
Eluded
Indignant
Sullenly
2
A soc that beat up Johnny
Darry
Steve
Dally
Bob
3
How does Darry know Paul Holden, His opponent in the rumble?
They worked at the roofing company
Paul had jumped Darry before
Darry dated Paul's sister
They played football together in school
4
Made a frowning facial expression
Winced
Nonchalantly
Incredulous
Scowled
5
To know; understand
Quivering
Savvy
Muttered
Unfathomable
6
Making an ugly or contorted facial expression, indicating pain or disapproval
Cocky
Grimacing
Stifled
Numbly
7
If Karl and Paula celebrate each other's performances, what is most likely the meaning of the word celebrate?
They offer praise for each other's performances
They give advice to improve the other's performances
They secretly judge the other's performances.
They ask many questions about each other's performances.
8
Which of the following statements is NOT true about TwoBit Matthews
He thinks Ponyboy is a tagalong
He enjoys drinking alcohol and stealing
He is still in school at the age of 18
He always has to get "twobits" into the conversation
9
Escaped understanding, perception, or appreciation of
Indignant
Sullenly
Eluded
Groggy
10
Struck with overwhelming shock or amazement
Aghast
Faltered
Contemtously
Mimicking
11
Why did Dally tell Johnny not to turn himself in?
Dally would get in trouble for giving him the gun
Johnny would get the electric chair
He didnt want Johnny to end up hardened like him
His parents dont care
12
In "A work in Progress," why is the author shocked by what the man who calls and asks to give her speech says?
He wants her to present her speech from a wheelchair.
He would prefer that she does not show any signs of vulnerability.
He does not want her to make any jokes about her legs.
He does not think that anyone will like her if she seems confident.
13
What is the main message of "A Work in Progress"?
People who are normal never get the opportunity to be extraordinary
Newer prosthetic legs are a great improvement over wooden prosthetic legs.
Accepting and embracing one's differences can lead to success in life.
People must lower their expectations so that they will not be disappointed.
14
Scornfully; showing or expressing contempt or disdain
Contemptously
Faltered
Mimicking
Aghast
15
A forewarning; feeling of excitement over a future event
Ruefully
Contemptuously
Apprehensive
Premonition
16
What is the main reason that the Soc's and the Greasers fight all the time?
They come from different social classes
They drive different cars
They wear their hair differently
They dress differently
17
Wandering in the mind and talking complete nonsense
Stupor
Delirious
Concussion
Vaguely
18
Ponyboy was there when Johnny stabbed Bob
False
True
19
Ponyboy finds it easier to talk to Darry than Sodapop
True
False
20
ugly or unpleasant in temper; stubborn
Gallantly
Aloofness
Ornery
Cunning
21
Worshipped; regarded with great adoration
Liable
Lery
Remark
Idolized
22
Read this passage from " A Work in Progress". Why does the author most likely tell this story?
To prove that her teachers were right when they said was a distraction
To describe how humiliated she felt when people overreacted
To show the difference between how she reacted and how her peers reacted
To explain the danger of prosthetic legs and why she doesn't like activites
23
Not inclined to believe: skeptical
Incredulous
Winced
Nonchalantly
Scowled
24
A delay due to fear or uncertainty of the mind
Surveyed
Hesitation
Bewilderment
Hysterics
25
Spoke in low tones; grumbled
Quivering
Muttered
Savvy
Unfathomable
26
How does Ponyboy get a concussion?
When he nearly drowned he hit his head on the edge of the fountain
A wooden beam fell on him during the fire
A Soc kicked him in the head during the rumble
A Soc cracked him upset the head with a pipe during the rumble
27
Arrogant; conceited
Numbly
Cocky
Stifled
Grimacing
28
In a brave, valiant, or chivalrous way
Ornery
Gallantly
Aloofness
Cunning
29
Unconcernedly; indifferent; unexcited
Winced
Nonchalantly
Scowled
Incredulous
30
Marcia, Sodapop, Randy, Two-bit, and Ponyboy all go to the same school
False
True
31
The oldest Curtis son; didn't go to college; worked two jobs to take care of his brothers
Darry
Dally
Steve
Ponyboy
32
Likely
Idolized
Remark
Leery
Liable
33
In "A Young Tinkerer" how did Mr. Kamkwamba's family react when he first decided to build a windmill?
They laughed and thought that he was wasting his time.
They were proud and told all the villigers about his plans.
They were suprised but excited about about getting electricity.
They were unsure about its purpose but applauded his effort.
34
Declared not guilty
Vast
Flinching
Veered
Acquitted
35
What book do Johnny and Ponyboy read at the church
Gone With the Wind
Great Expectations
Kidnapped
Hatchet
36
What does Ponyboy use to threaten the Soc's outside of the convenience store?
A gun
A switch blade
A broken pop bottle
A lead pipe
37
Read this excerpt from " A Young Tinkerer". What does this excerpt reveal about Mr. Kamkwamba's abilities?
He is able to work quickly under tight deadlines
He is able to find creative solutions to problems
He is able to persuade people to work hard for him
He is able to follow directions very carefully.
38
Which of the following best describes the meaning of scarcity?
A store that has a beautiful jewelry in its windows.
A restaurant that serves a new delicious dish.
A country that sends athletes to the summer Olympics.
A city that puts limits on water use during a drought.
39
Dazed or weakened from lack of sleep
Eluded
Sullenly
Groggy
Indignant
40
Meaning of the bold word in this sentence? Shelia wanted to be extraordinary, so she practiced her violin every day.
Being sure in movement
Causing interest or enthusiasm
Unusually good or impressive
Completely committed to something
41
Without the capability of taking action or feeling emotion
Cocky
Numbly
Stifled
Grimacing
42
Based on the details in the story, what is most likely true about the author?
She secretly still wishes she doesn't need prosthetics.
She had to overcome a fear of public speaking.
She inspires other people with her actions.
She refuses to admit that she has any faults.
43
What is the central idea in "A Young Tinkerer"?
Mr. Kamkwamba became famous became famouse after he gave his TED talk
The attenion from building the windwills is adressing the energy shortage
He built 3 windmills to provide electricity for his family home
He lives in Malawi, a country that lacks evergy sources like electricity
44
Wincing; recoiling
Flinching
Acquitted
Veered
Vast
45
In this sentence what is the meaning of attempts? Dad made several attempts to fix the leak, but the dripping continued.
Prices paid for something.
Ideas about what someone should do.
Comments made to someone.
Acts of trying to do something.
46
Examined; looked at; inspected
Hesitation
Surveyed
Hysterics
Bewilderment
47
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy change their appearance?
Cherry Calence said she dosen't like their hair
They wanted to look like the famous actors in the movies
They were tired of being seen as Greaser's
They needed to disguise themselves after running away
48
Suspicious; wary
Leery
Remark
Idolized
Liable
49
Greaser who got his nickname because he always put his thoughts in conversations
Ponyboy
Steve
Sodapop
Two-bit
50
Spoke with lengthened or drawn-out vowels
Drawled
Resemblance
Divert
Menance
51
A person whose actions or ideas are considered harmful or dangerous
Drawled
Menance
Divert
Resemblence
52
In this sentence what is the meaning of desire? The young actors desire a lead role in the new play.
To reach a goal
To regard as true
To want or wish for
To feel or express
53
After reading this passage what does the audience learn about Mr. Kamkwamba from the teacher's direct quotation?
he is a disappointment to his teacher because he does not work very hard
He cares little for studying becuase he is distracted by his fame.
He is a good student but tends to focus too much on a single topic
He tries to study but spends too much time socializing
54
Injury to the brain or spinal cord due to a blow or fall
Delirious
Concussion
Vaguely
Stupor
55
Read this excerpt from "A Young Tinkerer". What is Most likely the reason the author put this at the start of the story?
To set the scene explaining my poor parts of the world lack electricity
To early explain outcome so the readers can focus on Mr. Kamkwambas story
To build tension to show why people were opposed to Mr. Kamkwamba's efforts
To make readers curious about Mr. Kamkwamba's dreams for the future
56
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix extra-?
A large part of
Beyond the scope of
Larger in quantity than
Underneath
57
A fit of uncontrollable laughter or weeping; hysteria
Hesitation
Surveyed
Hysterics
Bewilderment
58
Spoke unsteadily; stammered
Mimicking
Contemptously
Aghast
Faltered
59
Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
Premonition
Contemptuously
Ruefully
Apprehensive
60
Who does Johnny idolize and look to as a hero?
Ponyboy
Dallas
Sodapop
Darry
61
Suppressed; withheld
Numbly
Stifled
Grimacing
Cocky
62
The major theme for The Outsides is ____________
Rish people and poor people will never understand each other
There's always consequences for doing the right thing
Always protect your family
Get to know someone before you judge them
63
Imitating or copying action, speech, etc.
Mimicking
Contemptously
Aghast
Faltered
64
If the Latin word terra means "earth" and the Latin prefix extra is beyond the scope of what does extraterrestrial mean?
Beyond what is found on Earth
A large section of Earth
A raised and flat area of Earth
Under the surface of Earth
65
In a manner that shows irritation or ill-humor by a gloomy silence
Sullenly
Groggy
Indignant
Eluded
66
According to "A Young Tinkerer" How did Mr. Kamkwamba first learn to make windmills?
He watched then copied another villager who made windwills
He asked some foreigners visiting his villiage to help him.
He figured it out himself after seeing a picture on a windmill in a book
He studies engineering at a local school and took a classes on windmills.
67
Similarity of appearance; likeness
Menace
Drawled
Divert
Resemblance
68
According to "A work in Progress" what problem does the author have with the waterproof legs?
They float to the surface of the water.
They come off too easily in water
They are too heavy to kick in the water.
They change color when put in water.
69
Why were Cherry and Marcia alone in the drive in?
Their boyfriends walked off with two other girls
The girls decided to go by themselves that day
Their boyfriends left because they did not like the movie that was playing
They walked off from their boyfriends when they found out they had alcohol
70
The worst Greaser; couldn't cope with losing Johnny; got himself killed by the police.
Darry
Dally
Two-Bit
Steve
71
What does Tim Shepards gang and the Brumly boys different from the greasers?
Pony and his gang used knives and other weapons
The Shepardand Brumly gangs were going to be hoods all their lives
The Shepad and Brumly gangs are not very well organized
The Shepard and Brumly gangs are a lot older
72
Drew back or tensed from pain; flinched
Incredulous
Nonchalantly
Winced
Scowled
73
In " A Young Tinkerer" What is the main problem that Mr. Kamkwamba is trying to solve?
His family's expensive electricity bills.
The lack of access to electricity in his country
The poorly constructed windmills in his village.
The pollution caused by the electrical plants in Malawi
74
Mental numbness; daze; lessening of sensibility
Vaguely
Stupor
Concussion
Delirious
75
Immense; of a very great area or extent
Acquitted
Veered
Vast
Flinching
76
Shaking uncontrollably
Savvy
Muttered
Unfathomable
Quivering
77
Soc who realized fighting wasn't worth it and decided to sit out of the rumble.
Steve
Two-bit
Bob
Randy
78
Regretfully; feeling, expressing, or showing sorry or pity
Contemptuously
Premonition
Apprehensive
Ruefully
79
One of the smaller Greasers; came from an abusive home
Bob
Sodapop
Randy
Johnny
80
In "A Work in Progress" what excuse does the authors teacher give for not letting her back in class after her operation?
The author's casts and wheelchair will be a distraction.
The author is not well enough to come back to school.
Other students will hurt the author by making fun of her.
Caring for the author will take up too much class time.
81
Swerved
Acquitted
Veered
Vast
Flinching
82
Cherry went to the hospital to see Johnny
False
True
83
Disinterest; indifference; distant in feeling
Gallantly
Cunning
Ornery
Aloofness
84
The narrator of the story
Ponyboy
Johnny
Darry
Sodapop
85
According to "A Young Tinkerer" why do people visit the Kamkwamba family compound?
They can borrow money for Mr. Kamkwamba
They can stay at the compound and help make windmills.
They can pay for a tour of the house and its windmills
They can see the windmills they are curious about.
86
What does the author have in common with the six-year-old at the end of "A Work in Progress"?
They both searched the internet to find images of prostetic legs.
They both learned to be proud of their differences.
They both chose amputation so they could walk better.
They both met and adult with a prostetic leg who was thriving.
87
The best looking Curtis brother; took care of a horse called Mickey Mouse.
Bob
Two-bit
Sodapop
Ponyboy
88
According to "A Young Tinkerer" What has caused tension in Mr. Kamkwamba's village?
Other villigers see the family's success and want the same for themselves.
Other villagers think that Mr. Kamkwamba should focus on building for them.
Other villigers are angry because all the visitors are disturbing them.
Others villagers feel that the family is greedy & should share their wealth
89
What is the most likely meaning of the bold word? Cara was proud of her accomplishments, she got straight a's.
Abilities
Achievements
Possessions
Attempts
90
To distract; to turn away from
Menace
Divert
Resembled
Drawled
91
State of confusion or disorientation
Hysterics
Hesitation
Bewilderment
Surveyed
92
Not clearly; showing a lack of understanding
Stupor
Vaguely
Delirious
Concussion
93
Comment
Idolized
Liable
Leery
Remark
94
What is Two-bit's most prized possession?
His mothers gold locket
A 1920's silver dollar
His black-handled switch blade
A silver plated .45 handgun
95
A Greaser; Sodapop's best friend since grade school
Steve
Ponyboy
Randy
Bob
96
Read this excerpt from A Young Tinkerer Which sentence best describes the effect he had on the audience at his TED talk
He impressed them
He offended them
He amused them
He startled them
97
Artfully stubborn or shrewd; crafty; sly
Ornery
Cunning
Gallantly
Aloofness
98
Impossible to understand; incomprehensible
Muttered
Savvy
Quivering
Unfathomable
99
In "A Work in Progress," what makes the author's parents stop asking the author to hide her legs.
They realize they hurt their daughters feelings after talking to her.
They hear relatives saying how nice she looks despite her legs showing.
They relize they can't afford to keep buying long dresses to cover her legs
They buy their daughter more lifelike looking legs.
100
Expressing disdain; scornfully
Contemptuously
Apprehensive
Premonition
Ruefully

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