What piece of text presents the opposite of a definition for the word "indulged" ?

"she's been harder on them..than a mother would have been"

Why does Dill say that he is "about to perish"?

He didn't eat anything because he has been hiding out.

Which of the following may be described as a "placid" location?

Atticus's law office on a typical day

What does Jem do for Scout's "edification"?

passes along everything he learns by reading

According to how it is used in the novel, which of the following might you have "qualms" about?

Giving a speech in front of the whole school.

Scout says that Aunt Alexandra believes that she has a "royal prerogative." This means that:

Aunt Alex believes she has a right to give advice to Scout.

Why does Calpurnia speak to Lula "contemptuously"?

Lula tries to start a quarrel with her.

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To Kill a Mockingbird Vocab Ch 12-15

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A review of elevated vocabulary from Chapters 12-15 requiring students to use context clues and parts of speech to decode words.

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1
What is a "penitentiary" as it is used in the text?
school
arena
prison
grocery store
2
What piece of text presents the opposite of a definition for the word "indulged" ?
"the way most coloured nurses do"
"the children love her"
"she's been harder on them..than a mother would have been"
"she..let them get away with anything"
3
Define "acquired" as it is used here: Overnight...Jem had acquired an alien set of values...
obtained
dismissed
forgotten
lost
4
The BEST context clue for altercation as it is used in the text is:
hollered
burst
Jem
After
5
What part of speech is the word "formidable" as it is used in context?
adverb
adjective
noun
verb
6
Why does Dill say that he is "about to perish"?
He lost his pants under the Radley's fence.
He didn't eat anything because he has been hiding out.
He is desperately in love with Scout.
He was able to help drive the train from Meridian.
7
Which of the following may be described as a "placid" location?
Mrs. Dubose's front porch when Scout and Jem are passing by
Cal's church as the congregation is "lin'in"
Atticus's law office on a typical day
Scout's schoolyard at recess
8
What does Jem do for Scout's "edification"?
sticks up for her when Francis is teasing her
scolds and belittles her
lies for her to keep her out of trouble with Aunt Alexandra
passes along everything he learns by reading
9
According to how it is used in the novel, which of the following might you have "qualms" about?
Never having to swim again in Phys Ed class.
Your grade on your test after you've studied.
Giving a speech in front of the whole school.
the approaching Thanksgiving feast
10
Scout says that Aunt Alexandra believes that she has a "royal prerogative." This means that:
Aunt Alexandra can favor Francis because he is her grandson.
Aunt Alex believes she has a right to give advice to Scout.
Aunt Alex can sympathize with Scout when Jem teases her.
Aunt Alexandra knows what it means to be a Southern woman.
11
What part of speech is the word "obscure" as it is used in the text?
adjective
verb
adverb
noun
12
What might a teacher say to a student who speaks in an "inaudible" manner?
"Speak louder, please."
"Wait your turn to speak, please."
"Can you used more elevated diction?"
"Watch your language, please!"
13
Why does Calpurnia speak to Lula "contemptuously"?
Cal wants to convey to Lula that she understands her.
Lula welcomes the children to First Purchase Church.
Lula was "churched" by Reverend Sikes
Lula tries to start a quarrel with her.

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