Test #20--Please follow the example on the overhead for preparing your paper. In the spelling section, do what you missed on Monday, plus #26-30. If you are exempt from the vocabulary section, say so, and do only #4.  The questions in the Dragonwings section should be answered using complete sentences.
Spelling (30)
  1. The Lees and the Wrights corrasponded by e-mail.
  2. She didn't like the arrangment of the room.
  3. The homework handed in was illegable.
  4. The store sells a wide assorment of items.
  5. An irreguler heartbeat is not normal.
  6. He teaches illitarate adults how to read.
  7. His first atempt at cooking was a disaster.
  8. We sat in our accustumed seats on the bus.
  9. The students were very immiture when the substitute was here.
  10. Vandalism is an irresponsable act.
  11. The police hope to arrest a suspect soon.
  12. It is ilogical to wear shorts in the snow.
  13. Is the crack in the vase irreparable?
  14. The long distance seemed imeasurable.
  15. I must have more of that iresistible pie.
  16. Will you accompany her to the dance?
  17. A cast immobalizes the bones so they can heal.
  18. The fire in the museum destroyed some irreplacible paintings.
  19. Your assignement will be to write a research report.
  20. His mom was ticketed for parking in an illeagle space.
  21. How much money is in your accounte?
  22. I can assure you that he is telling the truth.
  23. Moon Shadow is an immagrant to this country.
  24. A good student will have several attrabutes.
  25. Alcohol can make even a smart person irrationle.
  26. "without moves"
  27. "to rest"
  28. "to bread with"
  29. "to secure"
  30. "with back pledge"
Vocabulary (10)--wizened, improbable, exasperate, benevolent, luminous, flounce, resonate, embroider, methodical, simper, flail
  1. (2) Tom Sawyer was one of the best at _____________________(ing) reality, and Aunt Polly was often very ________________(ed) by his various "lies."
  2. dark : luminous :: plain : ___________(ed)
  3. True dragons, according to MS, are wise, _____________, and caring; not evil and malicious.
  4. A good singer's voice should have __________(ance).
  5. Moon Shadow described the Tiger General as a "small, ___________," old man.
  6. I'm tired of your __________ excuses.
  7. "She smoothed her long skirt...and sat down with a little _________ like a young girl."
  8. "I began to use my heavy-soled boots as clubs, ________(ing) wildly at the man."
  9. malleable : rigid :: gloomy : ________
wizened, improbable, exasperate, benevolent, luminous, flounce, resonate, embroider, methodical, simper, flail
Dragonwings (15)
  1. (5) "We see the same things and yet find different truths." (p147) Who? What does he/she mean? How is this idea different from the idea expressed in the conversation about how the sunsets are lovely all over the world (p139)?
  2. Reread the last paragraph of p142. The word patronized, as it is used here, probably means...a) to be given something. b) to be supported. c) to be pitied. d) to be defended.
  3. (3) What "charms" does MS  realize he has that are "as good a set of charms (against the demon boys) as the charm from Hand Clap"?
  4. (2) "Going for a walk?" (p143) Who? What? (You must use the word dragon in your answer.)
  5. What joke does MS make that makes Jack mad?
  6. How does Father "completely win over" Robin?
  7. What does Father call his "formal suit of clothes"?
  8. What is the common name for an airfoil?