Test #9. Name:                                                            Clicker #:                         Period:
KBARR: ___/24   Vocabulary Homework: ___/15    Vocabulary Practice:___/12  ___/12 ___/13
Other Extra Credit:
Vocabulary.   a) derivative  b) disreputable  c) tumultuous  d) tantalize  e) stanch  f) boon  g) sham  h) abide  i) taunt  j) incompetent

1. Along some parts of the border, they have built a giant fence to try to ______ the flow of illegal drugs and immigrants.
   
2. Aspirin is a ______ of the bark of the willow tree. 
   
3. Brat was a _______ in every village she went to.
   
4. responsible : disreputable :: calm : ____ 
   
5. The cat liked to "bite at the ____(ingly) moving pen."  
   
6. I cannot ____ someone who cheats; they lose all my respect.
   
7. Is high-technology a _____ for mankind... 
   
8. ...or is it a _____ and just another way for companies to sell more stuff? 
   
9. The bully ______ her about her raggedy clothes. 
   
10. Unlike the Socs, the greasers were considered to be _______ characters.
11. As part of his occupation, the llama carried nunchucks.  a) simple  b) compound  c) complex   d) fragment
12. The llama ate his doctor-recommended doughnut for breakfast this morning.  a) simple  b) compound  c) complex   d) fragment
13. It seemed essential to eat broccoli, but I watched the llamas instead.  a) simple  b) compound  c) complex   d) fragment
14. The llama ate several hotdogs, went on a ride, and ate several more.  a) simple  b) compound  c) complex   d) fragment
15. Since my llama left me, I’ve found a new place to dwell.  a) simple  b) compound  c) complex   d) fragment
16. Zoltan forgot his wallet, so he couldn’t buy broccoli.  a) simple  b) compound  c) complex   d) fragment
17. When you leave money in an account at least six months.  a) simple  b) compound  c) complex   d) fragment
18. Sleeping in the dung heap, Brat dreamed of "snug cottages, and warm bread, and mothers who hugged their babes."  a) True  b) False
19. Why did the midwife take Brat in?  a) She felt sorry for her.  b) To save her from the bullying boys.  c) She likes kids.  d) She thought she could exploit her.  e) NOTA
20. Why does Jane make Beetle wait outside while she works?
21. Why do the villagers not like the midwife?  She’s ______.
22. On p26, what does the word “laden” mean? (middle paragraph)  a) carrying  b) lifting  c) loaded down  d) clumsily  e) NOTA
    
23. Why does the merchant give Beetle the comb? (p29) a) He thinks she's attractive.  b) He felt sorry for her.  c) He was patronizing her.  d) He like the way she haggled.  e)She looks like she needs a comb.  f) NOTA
    
24. What is the "heat and light within" Beetle on p32 referring to?  a) She has a fever.  b) She has a sunburn.  c) The happiness she is feeling.   d) The sadness she is feeling. e) She's feeling weird because she hasn't eaten all day.  f) NOTA
25. Why does Alyce save Will? a) She's scared she might go to Hell if she doesn't.  b) She's scared she'll be the one the village blames for his death.  c) She doesn't want to help send Will to Hell.  d) She says she doesn't know. e) None of the above.
26. What does Will mean by "pluck"? (p39)  a) savvy  b) love  c) courage  d) goodness  e) strength  f) NOTA
27. The Midwife's Apprentice is told in...  a) first person.  b) second person.  c) third person.  d) fourth person
28. What seems to be Beetle’s main emotion so far?
29. What part of the story are we in?  a) exposition  b) inciting incident  c) rising action  d) climax  e) falling action  f) resolution