Thursday, 11/19/09 - Test tomorrow: Academic
Words, Vocabulary, Husker Du Benchmark, Giver ch8 + review.
Warm Up. Click! Copy the ones you get wrong.
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Her _______ of life is, "Live, and let live." a) criteria
b) philosophy c) attribute d) tradition e) promote
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His brother's _____ whistling finally drove him crazy.
a) approximate b) constant c) emphasis d) tradition
e) dimension
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All Ponyboy could see at first were the __________(s) between
his life and Cherry's. a) attribute b) framework c) tradition
d) contrast e) dimension
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If you don't wear _____ clothing, you will get cold.
a) attribute b) concentrate c) element d) adequate
e) constant
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His lab is on the cutting edge of ___________(ing) technology.
a) emerge b) hence c) tradition d) equate e) contrast
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You will thank me, three years __________. a) promote
b) hence c) emerge d) approximate e) tradition
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relieve : assuage :: absorb : _______ a) solace
b) assimilate c) frazzle d) petulant e) permeate
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width : dimension :: wisdom : ________ a) attribute
b) framework c) tradition d) emphasis e) institute
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The root of this word means to throw. a) admonish
b) confer c) attribute d) dejected e) emphasis
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The sub prefix of the word subdue means... a) quiet
b) water c) dark d) deep e) under
Euphemisms III. Euphemisms can evolve
over time: Moron used to be the euphemism for idiot. Then moron became
offensive, so the euphemism for moron became retarded. Now retarded is
considered offensive, so the euphemism is mentally challenged or special.
A similar thing has occurred with crippled -> handicapped
-> disabled.
(Thanks to Wikipedia
for the info.)
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Reduction in Force (RIF) Notice
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Collateral Damage
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Friendly Fire
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Corporeal Punishment
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Capital Punishment
Giver Q/A.
Chapter 6-7 Quiz.
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What distinguishes the Sevens from the younger kids? a) They have
bicycles b) They have to volunteer in the Community. c) Their
jackets button down the front. d) They get haircuts. e) NOTA
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If a young child dies, he is replaced by one with the same name.
a) True b) False
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When the elders match spouses, which of these factors is not taken into
account? a) intelligence b) disposition c) aptitude
d) physical characteristics e) All are taken into account.
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If you don't fit in with the Community, you can apply to leave. a)
True b) False
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Which of these does not happen during the yearly Ceremonies in the Community?
a) Names are given to newchildren. b) Assignments are given.
c) The Nines get their bikes. d) The Inadequate newchildren are released.
e) All happen at the Ceremonies.
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Once you're a Twelve, you're considered an adult in the Community.
a) True b) False
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When parents want to show special affection for a child, they call him/her
by number instead of name. a) True b) False
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Why did the Chief Elder make a joke about chastising Asher's old teacher?
a) Because the teacher was much like Asher. b) Because that teacher
had been released. c) Because Asher still doesn't speak properly.
d) Because all the students of that teacher are like Asher. e) NOTA
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What does the Chief Elder say about the future Twelves' differences in
her speech? a) Nothing; it's considered rude to mention differences.
b) The differences have determined the futures of the future Twelves.
c) The differences have stood out more than in previous groups. d)
The differences still need to become sameness. e) NOTA
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What is the punishment used for small children? a) time out
b) comfort object taken away c) reduced food d) discipline
wand e) There is no actual punishment, just chastisement.
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Why was Asher punished as a Three? a) He was rude. b) He didn't
pay attention. c) He literally asked for it. d) He failed several
tests. e) NOTA
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Jonas is very disappointed in the Assignment he is given at the end of
Chapter 7. a) True b) False (Do not even raise your hand for this
one; I was very meticulous about how I worded it.)
Utopia?
What attributes make for a perfect society?
What would have to change about our world today?
How might we promote those changes?