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1. WhowasFrederickDouglass’sfather?
2. Whatdidtheslaveownerdotokeepthebabyslavesonhisfarm?
3. Whydidn’tDouglassknowthemotherwhohadgivenbirthtohim?
4. Howdidtheslaveowner’swifefeelabouttheslavechildrenfatheredbyherhusband?
5. HowdidHesterandLloydNedfeelabouteachother,andwheredideachlive?
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1. WhatdidtheenslavedsailorsonthesloopSally Lloydgettoseethatwasconsideredtobeaprivilege.?
2. Whatdidthechildrenwhowereslaveshavetowear?
3. Whathappenedifthechildrenlosttheshirttheyhadtowear?
4. WhoreplacedMr.Severeasoverseer,andhowwasthenewoverseerdifferentfromMr.Severe?
5. InwhatwaywastheGreatHousemorelikeabusinessinappearancethanwerethesurround-ingfarms?
6. Whydidtheenslavedworkerssingmostwhentheywereunhappy,accordingtoDouglass?
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1. Whydidthecoloneltarthefencearoundtheorchard?
2. HowdidColonelLloydjudgewhetherornothishorseswerewellcaredfor?
3. Whydidtheenslavedpeoplepraisetheir“masters”?
4. Whatworddescribestheattitudetowardotherfarmsthatmadeenslavedpeoplesaytheir“master”wasbetterthansomeoneelse’s?
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1. WhatdidMr.Gorebelieveaboutthepunishmentofslaves?
2. WhydidMr.Gorenotseemtofeelguilty,accordingtoDouglass?
3. WhatdidotheroverseersandslaveownersinthecommunitythinkofMr.Goreintermsofhisabilitiesasanoverseer?
4. WhatdidColonelLloydandMr.Gorebelieveaboutjusticebetweenslavesandmasters?
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1. HowwellorpoorlydidDouglasssleepandeat?
2. WhydidDouglassscrubhimselfandhisclothesthoroughlybeforegoingtoBaltimore?
3. WhydidDouglasscontinuetolookforaplacehecouldmoveto,eventhoughhelikedBaltimore?
4. WhatcountryinEuropewasBaltimoremostlike?
5. WhatdidDouglassconsidertobeunusualaboutthefaceofhisnew“mistress”whenhefirstmether?
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1. Howdidthe“mistress”feelabout“crouchingservility”inherslaves?
2. WhatdidDouglassrealizewhenheheardtheslaveownerexplainwhyslavesshouldnotbetaughttoread?
3. Whydidcrowdedconditionsinthecityaffectthewayenslavedservantsweretreatedbytheir“masters”inpublic?
4. WhydidMrs.HamiltonabusetheslaveMarysomuch?
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1. WhywasDouglassnotashungryasthepoorwhiteboysintheAuldneighborhood?
2. WhatsocialcodehadtheAuldsbrokenthat,ifknownbyothers,wouldhaveenragedtheotherslaveholders?
3. WhatdidDouglasslearnfromhisreadingaboutwhathappenedinAfricatomakehimaslave?
4. HowdidDouglasslearnabouttheabolitionmovement?
5. Whydidn’tDouglassaskthefriendlyIrishmentohelphimtoescape?
6. WhydidDouglasslearnhowtoforge(imitate)signatures?
7. WhydidDouglasshavepenmanshipcontestsusingchalkandwallswiththepoorwhiteboys?
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1. WhathappenedafterDouglass’smasterdiedwithoutleavingawill?
2. Whatwasavaluationoftheslaves?
3. WhatdidDouglass’sgrandmotherdoforMasterAuldwhilehewasalive?
4. Whycouldn’tDouglass’sgrandmother’sfamilycometocareforherinheroldage?
5. HowdidMasterHughfeelabouthavingDouglasswithhim?
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1. Howdidtheslavesgetfoodwhentheyweregivennone?
2. WhydidDouglassstarthisSabbathschool?
3. WhathappenedtotheSabbathschool?Whydidthishappen?
4. Howdidcertainslaveholdersusereligionasajustificationforcrueltytoslaves?
5. AccordingtoDouglass,whatwasthedifferencebetweensomeonewhowascruelandsomeonewhowasbothcruelandahypocrite?
6. Afterhebecameknowledgeableaboutslaveholders,whywasDouglassunwillingtobesubmis-sivetowardthem.
7. WhatmadeDouglassgladhewaswithCovey,eventhoughCoveywasa“slavebreaker”?
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1. HowdidDouglasssucceedatCovey’s?
2. WhydidThomassendDouglassbacktoCovey’sdespitetheabuse?
3. HowwasSandy,withhisfreewifeandhiskindness,aninspirationtoDouglass?
4. WhenhesawthatThomaswasnohelptohimwiththeCoveyproblem,whathappenedtoDouglass’sdeterminationtobefree?
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1. Whatwasthepurposeoftheholidaysintheslaveholders’view?
2. Werethenonreligiousslaveholderskinderorcruelertowardtheslavesthanthereligiousones?
3. WhatdidtheHarrismenenjoylearningfromDouglass?
4. Whatgavethemencouragetofacescorpions,bullets,drowning,andstarvationtoescapeslavery?
5. WhatdidAulddoinsteadofsendingDouglasstobesoldinAlabama?
6. WhywasDouglassimportanttoHughevenwhenhebecameanapprenticeratherthanaslave?
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1. WhydidthepressandpublicitybecomeaproblemforDouglass?
2. WhenDouglasspaidhimlateandwasgoneallnight,whatdidThomassuspect?
3. InNewYork,therewasgreatdangertofugitive(escaped)slaves.Why?
4. WhatwasDouglass’simpressionoftheNewBedfordcommunity?
5. WhydidDouglassnotwanttospeaktowhitepeople?
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Vocabulary Test Chapter1 Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. Whenanenslavedpersonwasbeingwhipped,theotherslaveswouldoftenbeforcedtowatchthe_____scene. a. gaunt b. dory c. gory d. hoary
2. Itmightbeconsidered_____foraslavetomakeeyecontactwithaslaveowner. a. inevitable b. infernal c. pertinent d. impertinent
3. Theeffectofhisviolentoutburstagainstthechildwasto_____heraffectionforhim. a. blunt b. blur c. bludgeon d. blot
4. That_____odorcomingfromthebackyardturnedouttobeadeadcat. a. inevitable b. infernal c. infertile d. inverted
5. HisraisedeyebrowgaveMariethe_____thathedoubtedwhathewashearing. a. instigation b. temerity c. intimidation d. intimation
6. Ifthatpuppycontinuestoeatweedsandtrash,hissicknessis_____. a. infernal b. inevitable c. impertinent d. avoidable
7. ExamplesofMickey’s_____includetearingwingsoffbutterfliesandmakinghideousfacesat smallchildren. a. odiousness b. hideousness c. conjecture d. haggardness
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8. Janet’s_____,basedonmanyyearsasahorsewoman,isthatthemarewilldeliverherfoal tonight. a. contraction b. conjecture c. configuration d. confabulation
9. Cathydecidedtoleavetheceilingand_____unpaintedsothattheywouldlookjustasthey hadintheeighteenthcentury. a. joist b. joust c. cudgel d. jest
Write a vocabulary word for each of these definitions.
10. Rude,inappropriate
11. Tomakelesssharp,deaden
12. Unavoidable,suretohappen
13. Indirectcommunication,hint
14. Hatefulness
15. Short,heavystickwitharoundedend
16. Bloody,wounded
17. Guessorinterpretationmadebyinference
18. Asupportingtimberinafloororceiling
19. Suitabletoorfoundinhell,wicked
Extra Credit
20. WhowasHamandwhywashisstoryusefultoslaveholdersinthenineteenthcentury?
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Vocabulary TestChapter2
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. Hardenedinwrongdoing,stubborn a. obdurate b. obstinate c. obedient d. obsidian
2. Incoherenttalk;also,thespecializedlanguageofaparticulargroup a. gobbledygook b. jargon c. dialect d. jugular
3. Lackofcultivationorfamiliaritywithcivilization,savagery a. biliousness b. bombast c. barbarity d. hilarity
4. Tovaluegreatly a. astern b. estimate c. evince d. esteem
5. Toshowclearly a. evince b. obdurate c. obviate d. envision
6. Toplansecretly a. conspire b. contract c. conscript d. aspire
7. Extremelywickedorcruel a. ineffable b. fiendish c. squeamish d. inconsiderate
8. Expressingoverwhelmingemotion a. sentimental b. rabid c. incoherent d. rapturous
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9. Incapableofbeingexpressedordescribed a. mute b. effable c. ineffable d. ephasic
10. Amisdeed;asmalloffense,lessseriousthanafelony a. sloop b. fib c. misdemeanor d. mishap
Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.
11. diligently
12. rude
13. incoherent
14. ineffable
15. rapturous
16. conspire
17. esteem
18. evince
19. obdurate
20. jargon
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Vocabulary TestChapter3
Circle the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. Stanleysoldallhis(equipage,reportage)forshiningshoesandboughtalawnmowerwhenhe movedtothesuburbs.
2. Cherisanexcellentmechanic,butonecruelcustomerwasableto(defuse,defile)her reputationallovertown.
3. Hannahwill(brook,bank)nointerruptionswhensheispaintingaportrait.
4. Sometimesapoliceforcewillusepeppersprayto(oppress,suppress)ariot.
5. Johnbeganto(disintegrate,execrate)hisyoungerbrotherforbeingdisrespectfultotheir mother.
6. Phyllis’sinterestinhiscoincollectionisaclever(stratagem,stratiform)forgettingMario’s attention.
7. BecauseGabe’s(supposition,imposition)isthatClairewillarrivelate,hetellsherthatthe trainisleavingahalfhourbeforeitsscheduleddeparturetime.
8. Afavorite(axon,maxim)ofRobert’sis“Seizetheday.”
9. Cassiebeganto(imbibe,elude)heroldersister’shabitofmakingherbedeverymorning.
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Choose the definition that best matches each vocabulary word.
a. Aruleofconductexpressedasasayingor
proverb
b. Todenounce,todeclaretobehateful
c. Equipment,materials,oftenformilitary
purposes
d. Anassumption,somethingsupposed
e. Cleverschemeforachievinganobjective
f. Topollute,makefilthy
g. Putupwith,tolerate
h. Todrink,totakein
i. Toputdown,especiallybyforce
10. defile
11. suppress
12. supposition
13. execrate
14. stratagem
15. brook
16. imbibe
17. equipage
18. maxim
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Vocabulary TestChapter4
Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.
1. indispensable
2. perpetrator
3. impudence
4. subversion
5. immutable
6. grave
7. homage
8. servile
Answer the questions about each vocabulary item.
9. Whatisasynonymforthewordindispensable?
10. Whatisanantonymforthewordindispensable?
11. Whatisasynonymforthewordperpetrator?
12. Whatisanantonymforthewordperpetrator?
13. Whatisasynonymforthewordimpudence?
14. Whatisanantonymforthewordimpudence?
15. Whatisanantonymforthewordservile?
16. Whatisanantonymfortheword immutable?
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17. Whatisasynonymforthewordimmutable?
18. Whatisasynonymforthewordhomage?
19. Whatisasynonymforthewordgrave?
20. Whatisasynonymforthewordsubversion?
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Vocabulary TestChapter5
Numbers 1 to 9. Use the vocabulary words in the list below to complete the story.
ecstasy eloquent severe
fluent galling providence
consolation egotistical ridicule
Paulowastiredofbeingthesubjectof________athiscousins’homebecausetheyspokeSpanish,andhedidnot.Paulowasanextremely________youngman,andhiscousins’________laughterhadcaused________damagetohisself-esteem.Thefactthathewas________inEnglishwasno________either.
Thenoneday,________deliveredPauloawayfromhispredicamentandtowardthe______ofromanticlove.AyoungSpanish-speakingwomanbegantovisithiscousins’housewhenhewasthereandtouse________Spanishlanguageinpraiseofhim.Atfirsthecouldtakeno________fromthesespeechesbecausehedidnotunderstandthem.Soon,however,becauseofhisgrowingaffectionforher,hebegantolearnandtospeakherlanguage.
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
10. Myterrierbouncesin(ecstasy,excision)whenheseesmecomeinthedoor.
11. Withtreesfallingandshuttersbanging,weknewthestormwas(revere,severe)withoutthe weatherreport.
12. InTitanic,theheroinestandswitharmsoutstretchedonthe(bow,brow)oftheship.
13. Acupofwaterandagentlevoicewillgivethechildsome(insulation,consolation)afterthe lossofherpet.
14. OneofLincoln’smost(elegant,eloquent)speeches,thoughaveryshortone,wasthe GettysburgAddress.
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15. Agroupofdolphinsleaptanddanced(daft,aft)oftheboatinherwake.
16. AlanguageinstructoroncesaidthatonehastoberaisedinFranceinordertobea (fluent,fluid)Frenchspeaker.
17. Aviolinoutoftuneisa(galling,gelling)soundtoamusician’sears.
18. Withthegiftof(prudence,providence),MelindaandCharliestartedasuccessfulbedand breakfastatMelinda’smother’sbirthplace.
19. MuhammadAliwasquite(egotistical,elyptical)duringtheheightofhisboxingcareer,buthis confidenceprobablyhelpedhimsucceed.
20. Clarencehadtoputupwith(reticule,ridicule)fromhisclassmateswhenherodetheunicycle toschool.
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Vocabulary TestChapter6
Write a definition for each of these vocabulary words.
1. impudent,adjective
2. tranquil,adjective
3. accord,noun
4. discord,noun
5. perplexing,adjective
6. shun,verb
7. vestige,noun
8. lacerated,pastparticiple
9. odium,noun
10. emaciated,adjective
Write either a synonym or an antonym for each of these vocabulary words.
11. impudent
12. tranquil
13. accord
14. discord
15. perplexing
16. shun
17. vestige
18. lacerated
19. odium
20. emaciated
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Vocabulary TestChapter7
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. Adogmayallowitselftobetreatedlike(chattel,chatter),butacatbelongstoitself.
2. Thevirtuemostvaluedbyabankeris(impudence,prudence).
3. Whenshefoundthatwealthdidnotgiveherthehappinessshecraved,theyoungteacher choseto(invest,divest)herselfofallherpropertyandjointhePeaceCorps.
4. Despitehis(abdication,apprehension),Michael’smanuscriptwasaccepted,andhebecamea publishedpoet.
5. Sondraisan(apt,arid)medicalstudent,butsheishavingtroublepayinghertuition.
6. InTheScarlet Pimpernel,an(urgent,urchin)changesplaceswithayoungroyaltowhomhe bearsastrongresemblance.
7. Wewereableto(console,conceal)Bonniebyallowinghertoauditionfortheplay.
8. Afterthreedays,theblizzardragedon(unindented,unabated)innorthernKentucky.
9. Bytheendofthewinter,Penelopehadbegunto(abate,abhor)herdailyoatmealwithraisins.
10. Bothofourcats(soothe,loathe)thewater,buttheywillplayinthesandneartheshoreline.
11. Oneday,Marisadumpedacanofthick,darkgreenpaintonherhead,andshewascompletely(wretched,wrecked).
12. Withicealloverthem,thesteepmarblestepswere(treacherous,tremulous).
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Answer the questions about each vocabulary word.
13. Whatisanantonymoftheworddivest?
14. Whatisanantonymofthewordapprehension?
15. Whatisasynonymofthewordapt?
16. Whatisasynonymofthewordprudence?
17. Whatisanantonymofthewordconsole?
18. Whatisasynonymofthewordunabated?
19. Whatisanantonymofthewordloathe?
20. Whatisanantonymofthewordwretched?
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Vocabulary TestChapter8
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. Withitssailsbillowedanditsbowhighagainstthewind,a(schooner,steamer)isverymuch likeabirdinflight.
2. Onewayto(render,sunder)alobstershelliswithyourbarehands.
3. Cherylwilltryonemore(entreaty,entrail),andthenshewillgiveupongettingpermissionto driveamotorcycle.
4. Becauseheisa(bounteous,righteous)man,Karlwouldnotallowtheotherstoteasethe newstudent.
5. Thosepaleyellowroseswillbegorgeousinavasenexttotheblacktile(hart,hearth).
6. Onfirstseeingherlong-lostsister,Millie’semotionswere(unalterable,unutterable).
7. Timisknownforhislatenightsatexpensiveclubs,andhis(dissertation,dissipation)makes himverypopularwiththewaiters.
8. Becauseofhis(profligate,proletariat)spending,wedecidednottosendJordantobuysupplies forthestageset.
Answer the questions about each vocabulary word.
9. Whatisanantonymforthewordprofligate?
10. Whatisanantonymfortheword sunder?
11. Whatisasynonymforthewordsunder?
12. Whatisasynonymforthewordprofligate?
13. Whatisasynonymforthewordentreaty?
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14. Whatisanantonymfortheworddissipation?
15. Whatisasynonymforthewordunutterable?
16. Whatisasynonymforthewordhearth?
17. Whatisasynonymforthewordrighteous?
18. Whatisanantonymforthewordrighteous?
19. Whatisasynonymfortheworddissipation?
20. Whatisanantonymforthewordunutterable?
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Vocabulary TestChapter9
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. Becauseofthelongabsenceofthemenduringthewar,thousandsofwomenandchildren became(dissolute,destitute).
2. Upperclassmenenjoytheopportunitytoexpresstheir(content,contempt)forthoseinyoungerclasses.
3. IfMiguelwerenotso(frigid,rigid)abouthisdiet,itwouldbemuchmorepleasanttoshare mealswithhim.
4. Ifyouwriteacheckformoneythatisnotinyourbankaccount,youare committingbank(fraud,laud).
5. Melindahasalwaysbeena(frightful,fretful)person,andnowthatshereallyhassomethingto worryabout,sheseemsnomoreanxiousthanusual.
6. Ourswimmingcoachdoesnotallow(lagging,lax)behaviorsuchasbreakingoutoflanesor stoppingshortoftheendofthepool.
7. Her(sanctity,sanction)againstsloppyswimmingistenminutesoutofthepool.
8. BenjaminFranklinandSojournerTruthwerebothknownfortheir(sagacity,acidity).
9. Carrie’s(intention,pretension)tobeingacampergotheranightofshiveringandscratching underthestars.
10. Aprayingmantisdoesnotactuallyfeel(piety,parity)whenitputsitsfrontlegstogether.
11. Abullinachinashopwouldbeextremely(propitious,pernicious).
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Choose the definition that best matches each vocabulary word.
12. pernicious
13. sagacity
14. piety
15. pretension
16. sanction
17. fretful
18. fraud
19. contempt
20. lax
a. Adeceptiondeliberatelypracticedtosecure
unfairorunlawfulgain
b. Soundnessofjudgment,wisdom
c. Destructive
d. Authoritativepermissionorapproval
e. Religiousdevotion;thedesiretoperform
religiousduties
f. Lackinginrigor,notstrict
g. Markedbyworryordistress
h. Afeelingthatsomethingorsomeoneisinferior
orworthless;scorn
i. Adoubtfulclaim
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Vocabulary Test Chapter10PartA
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. LeadershiphasalwaysbeenShayla’s(forte,ford),andshedoesn’tdowelltakingdirection fromothers.
2. Dallasspendsalotoftimeinquietmeditation,andhis(lofty,drafty)dreamsmakehimsmile.
3. Geraldwill(quote,quail)ifheseesMonicascowlingbecauseheknowshowhothertemperis.
4. Peopleinloveoftenbelievethattheirsisa(singular,sanguine)experiencewhichwillnever happenagainandhasneverreallyhappenedbefore.
5. Ifyoudon’tshaketheorangejuice,the(drills,dregs)willgatheratthebottomofthe container.
6. Thewhitetigerwasstunningasitcrouchedinthe(hungering,lingering)raysofmoonlight.
7. Allofthehuskiesare(yoked,yanked)inpairsexcepttheleaddog,whoisharnessedalone.
8. Donot(tussle,trifle)withDale’saffections,becausehishearthasbeenbrokenrecently.
9. Withcharmand(dunning,cunning),Anthonyluredhiscustomerintoahugepurchaseof clothingandmakeup.
10. ThemaleAfricanlionisknownforhis(languor,anger),whilethefemaleisthehunterin thefamily.
11. Afterthematch,theboxerwasina(stupor,supine)forseveralhours.
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Write a definition for each of these vocabulary words.
12. dregs,noun
13. lofty,adjective
14. languish,verb
15. defiance,noun
16. feeble,adjective
17. comply,verb
18. turbid,adjective
19. gallant,adjective
20. apostrophe,noun
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Vocabulary TestChapter10PartB
Choose the definition that best matches each vocabulary word.
1. imbue,verb
2. propriety,noun
3. redress,noun
4. visaged,adjective
5. indignation,noun
6. concert,noun
7. staid,adjective
8. insurrection,noun
9. benevolence,noun
10. harass,verb
11. feasible,adjective
12. digress,verb
13. ardently,adverb
14. vindicate,verb
15. calamity,noun
a. Serious,sober,markedbyself-restraint
b. Openrevoltagainstcivilauthority
c. Kindness
d. Thatwhichisproperorsociallyacceptable
e. Communicationofandagreementinactions
orbeliefs
f. Compensationforawrong,loss,orinjury
g. Angerprovokedbyinjusticeorwrongdoing
h. Toinspireorinfluence;topermeateorsaturate
i. Toirritateortormentpersistently
j. Capableofbeingaccomplished,possible
k. Faced;fromthenounvisage,meaning“face”
l. Passionately,enthusiastically
m. Tojustify,toclearofblame,ortoprovethe
worthof
n. Anextraordinarydisastercausinggreatloss
orgrief
o. Toturnasidefromthemainsubjectofaconver-
sationorargument
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16. defiance
17. imbue
18. redress
19. propriety
20. indignation
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Vocabulary TestChapter11
Answer the questions about each vocabulary word.
1. Whatisanantonymforthewordimputation?
2. Whatisasynonymforthewordimputation?
3. Whatisanantonymforthewordexculpate?
4. Whatisasynonymforthewordexculpate?
5. Whatisasynonymforthewordcommensurate?
6. Whatisanantonymforthewordcommensurate?
7. Whatisasynonymforthewordexhort?
8. Whatisasynonymforthewordperseverance?
9. Whatisasynonymforthewordwrath?
10. Whatisasynonymfortheworderroneous?
11. Whatisanantonymfortheworderroneous?
12. Whatisasynonymfortheworddilapidated?
13. Whatisanantonymfortheworddilapidated?
14. Whatisasynonymforthewordscathing?
15. Whatisanantonymforthewordscathing?
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16. erroneous
17. exculpate
18. commensurate
19. scathing
20. dilapidated
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1. IreneMorgandidnotallowtheVirginiapoliceto______herrighttoridethebustoBalti-morein1944.
a. emaciate b. suppress c.provide d. strategize
2. AlinefromWoodyGuthrie’ssong“ThisLandIsYourLand”becamea______tothepopularmovementtowardpeaceandequalityduringthelate1960s.
a.gory b. brook c. rapture d. maxim
3. FrederickDouglass’sfirstmasterwas_____. a. CaptainAnthony b. MasterTuckahoe c. hismother d. thecaptain’swife
4. Eachenslavedadultreceived______peryear. a. 2linenshirts,onepairoflinentrousers,onepairofstockings b. 4linenshirts,onepairoflinentrousers,twopairofstockings c. 4woolenshirts,onepairoflinentrousers,twopairofstockings d. 4cottonshirts,onepairoflinentrousers,threepairofstockings
5. AccordingtoDouglass,whydidtheenslavedworkerssometimespraisetheirmasters? a. Theywereloyaltotheirmasterswhofedandclothedandhousedthem. b. Theywerehuman,sotheypreferredtheirmasterstomasterstheydidnotknow. c.Theydidnotknowanylifedifferenttowhattheyhadandassumedtheirmastersweregood
people. d. Iftheydidnotpraisetheirmasters,theyandtheirfamilieswouldbebeatenorsoldaway.
6. WhatdidMr.Gorebelieveaboutthepunishmentofslaves? a. Hebelieveditwasanecessarybutunpleasanttasktopunishthem. b. Hebelieveditwasbettertopunishteninnocentslavesthanaccuseonemasterofmaking
amistake. c.Hebelievedalltheslavesheaccusedwereguiltyofthethingsheaccusedthemof. d. Hebelievedslavesshouldbetriedfirstandthenpunishedifnecessary.
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7. WhydidDouglasswanttoleaveBaltimore,eventhoughhefeltfreerthanhehadontheplan-tationandlikedhisBaltimorestreetfriends?
a. Hismaingoalwastofurtherhiseducationinafreestate. b. Hewantedtoescapeslaverybygettingoutoftheslaveholdingstates,includingMaryland. c. Hewasnotlikedattheplacewhereheworked,andhismasterwastakingadvantageofhim. d. Hewantedtomarryafreewoman,sohehadtogotoafreestate.
8. HowdidhisfaithinGodallowDouglasstoremainpeaceful,evenunderimpossibleconditions?
a. HebelievedthathewouldbereleasedfromslaveryonedaybyGod. b. Heknewthatifheaskedthroughhischurch,hewouldfindanabolitionsympathizerto
helphim. c. Heknewthatthemasterwasreligiousandhisownfaithmadethemasterwanttohelphim. d. HeprayedforwillingnesstokeepquietandobedientuntilGodtoldhimhowtoescape.
9. WhatdidDouglassrealizewhenheheardthemasterexplainwhyslavesshouldnotbetaughttoread?
a. Herealizedthathismasterwasrightandthattheslaveswerenothappywhentheylearnedmorefrombooks.
b. Herealizedthatreadingwashiskeytofreedom. c. Herealizedthathismasterwaswasconfusedabouttheintelligenceofblackpeople. d. HerealizedthathismasterwasjealousofthetimehehadbeenspendingwithMrs.Auld.
10. WhydidMrs.HamiltonabusetheslaveMarysomuch? a. Marywasnotagoodworker. b. Mrs.Hamiltondidnotlikefemaleslaves. c. Mrs.HamiltonwasjealousbecauseofMasterHamilton’srelationshiptoMary. d. Marywascrippled.
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1. Candicehadto_______Phillipaftershedisappointedhishopesatthedance. a. wretch b. fret c. staid d. console
2. WhenRacheldoesnot_______withhermother’srules,sheandhermotherhavetostopeverythinguntiltheyreachpeacefulagreement.
a. abate b. utter c. visage d. comply
3. WhatwasoneofthepublicationsDouglassfoundthatrevealedtohimtherewerepeoplewhoopposedslavery?
a. Mrs.Auld’sBible b. MasterAuld’sdiary c. AspeechbyRichardSheridantosupportCatholicemancipationfromEngland d. Anundergroundrailroadguidebook
4. FrederickDouglass’sgrandmotherhad_________. a.beengivenavaluesoshecouldbesoldoffatauction. b. beenacrueldrunkardwhomismanagedtheslaves. c. caredforthesickownerfromhischildhoodtooldageandathisdeathbed. d. dislikedDouglass’smotherandtakenDouglassawayfromhisbrother.
5. Whatwasconsideredthemeanestthingtodotoaslavebytheslaveholders? a. Starvingthem b. Teachingthemtoread c. Sellingthemofftoanotherfarm d. Beatingthem
6. WhatdidDouglassdotoHughesandCovey? a. Heshowedthembeautifulsailingships. b. Hegaveeachofthemaroottokeepitinhispocket. c. HekickedHughesinthechestandthenbeatCoveyinafight. d. Heexposedtheircrueltytohismaster.
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7. WhatdidthemastersMOSTwanttheslavestodoatChristmastime? a. dance b. drinkwhisky c. wrestle d. singsongstogether
8. WhatdidDouglasswantmorethanakindmasterandacomfortableplacetoworkandstudy? a. toliveuponfreelandaswellaswithFreeland b. tohelpescapingslaves c. topunishthosewhowereinvolvedwiththeRailroad d. toleavehisBaltimorefriends.
9. WhatdidDouglassNOTfindinNewBedford,Massachusetts? a. sailingshipsintheharbor b. cleanwarehousesofbrick c. well-keptgardens,andworkersnotbeingwhippedoryelledat. d. slavesworkinghappilyonthewaterfront
10. WhenshefirstmetDouglass,Mrs.Auldhadwarmkindfeelingstowardslavesbecause_____. a. shehadneverhadaslaveandhadearnedherownlivingasaweaver. b. shewantedtobeateacherandlikedhisintelligence. c. shewasagoodChristianwoman. d. shelivedinthecitywheretheappearanceofkindnesstowardslaveswasrespected.
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Write 2-3 complete sentences in response to each of the following questions.
1. Duringthemid1800sslaveholdersinMarylandbredandkeptenslavedpeopleinthemannerthatrancherskeptcattleinthewest.Theyseparatedtheyoungfromtheirmothers,theyfedthemfromatroughlikepigs,andtheygroupedthemwiththeirownchildrentobondtheminslave/masterrelationshipfromanearlyage.HowdidDouglass’sownearlylifedevelopaseachofthesethingswasdonetohim?
2. Whydidtheslavesnotrebelduringtheholidays,andhowdidtheslaveownersmanageto
keepthemfromrebellingduringtheholidayseason?Givespecificactivitiesthemastersin-sistedtheslavesdoovertheholidays.
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3. HowdidMr.Severecausetheslavestoliveinterror?
4. HowdidDouglassmanagetofoolhiscoworkersandhismasterssonoonewouldsuspecthewasabouttoescape?(Bonus:Usethewordperseveranceinyouranswer.)
5. WriteaboutMrs.Auld’streatmentofDouglassandcompareittothetreatmenthereceivedfromMr.Auld.Howwashertreatmentofhimmorecruelthanherhusband’s?
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Write an opinion paragraph explaining how one of the events from the timeline below might have affected the slaves in Maryland and West Virginia, where Douglass was a slave.
1. 1846Douglassslavenarrativepublished DouglassEuropeantour
1851AkronConventionforWomen’sRightsSojournerTruthspeaks
1852HarrietBeecherStowe’sUncleTom’sCabinpublished
1857DredScottdecision,freestatesmustreturnescapedslavestomastersinslavestates
1859JohnBrown’sraid,attackonarmorytostealweaponsforuseinescapefromslaveholders
Write 2-3 complete sentences in response to each of the following questions.
2. FrederickDouglasshadagoaloflivingonfreelandandlivingwithfreedslaves.Namethreestrategiesheusedtoaccomplishthisgoal.
3. WhydidDouglasshavepenmanshipcontestsusingchalkandwallswiththepoorwhiteboysinhisneighborhood?Givethereasonthatrelatestohisgoalofescape,andalsogivetherea-sonsthatwerepersonaltohim.
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4. Afterhebecameknowledgeableaboutslaveholders,whywasDouglassunwillingtobesubmis-sivetowardthem?GiveanexamplefromthetextthatshowsclearlywhathappenedandhowDouglasslearnedoftheslaveholders’weakness.
5. InNewYork,therewasgreatdangertoescapingslaves.Why?(Bonus:Useaformofthewordsanctioninyouranswer.)
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Chapter 11. Heneversawarecordcontainingthedateofhisbirth.2. Themasterwouldwanttheslavetoremainonhisproperty.3. Hedidn’tknowherwellatallbecausehehadbeenseparatedfromhershortlyafterhisbirth.4. Theyweresometimestheirslaves’children’sfathers.5. Themistressoftenhatedthechildrenherhusbandhadfatheredwithhisslave.6. TheverydifferentlookingclassofpeopleintheSouthwastheresultofslavesandmasters
producingchildrentogether.7. Lloyd’sNedwasHester’sboyfriendandtheslaveofhermaster’sneighbor,Lloyd.
Chapter 21. TheywereallowedtoseeBaltimore.2. Theywerebroughttothehomeplantation,severelywhipped,putonthesloop,carriedto
Baltimore,andsoldtoAustinWoolfolkoranotherslavetrader.3. No.Theyhadnoshoes,stockings,jackets,ortrousers.Theyhadtwocoarselinenshirts
peryear.4. heywentnakeduntilnextallowanceday.Theydidtheirwashing,mending,andcooking.
Theypreparedthefieldforthecomingday.Theyhadonecommonbedonacolddampfloorandonlymiserableblanketstocoverthem.
5. Mr.Severestoodbythedoorwithahickorystickandheavycowskintowhipanyonewhodidnotgetupatthesoundofthehorn.
6. TheGreatHousehadabusiness-likeaspectandmorehousesthantheneighboringfarms.7. Peoplethoughtthesongswereasignoftheslavesbeingcontentandhappy,buttheysing
mostwhentheyaremostunhappy.Theyrelievetheslavesheartsastearsdo.
Chapter 31. Ithadnorthernapplessouthernorangesandwaslittletroubletokeepandtend,sotheslave
childrenwouldgointoitandtakefruittoeat.Thecoloneltarredthefencearoundit,soanyonecaughtwithtaronthemwasseverelywhippedbythechiefgardener.
2. ColonelLloydwasmostparticularaboutthecareofhishorses,andtheslaveswhocaredforthemwerefrequentlywhippedwhentheydidnotdeservetobe,basedontheappearanceandmovementofthehorsesratherthanonwhatthecolonelhadobservedtheslavesdoingornotdoingtotheanimals.
3. Theywouldbeseizedandsoldawayfromtheirfamiliesiftheyspokeagainsttheirmasters.Notheywereprobablynotsincerewhentheypraisedtheirmasters.
4. Slavesarelikeotherpeopleandthestandardstheyusedtojudgekindnessintheirmastersby
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howkindtheywererelativetotheotherslaveholders.Also,slavestakeinprejudicesjustasotherpeopledo,andtheythinktheirownprejudicesmakemoresensethanthoseoftheotherslavesonotherfarms.
Chapter 41. AfirstrateoverseerwouldhavethenecessaryseveritytomeetColonelLloyd’sstandards.Mr.
Gorewasartful,cruel,andobdurate.Hecouldtorturetheslightestlook,word,orgestureintoimpudence.Heallowednoansweringbackorexplanation.Hebelievedthatitwasbettertopunishadozenslavesthatthatanoverseershouldbeconvictedinfrontoftheslavesofhavingbeenatfault.
2. Hedidnotfeelguilty.3. Theotherslaveswouldthinktheycouldescapeandthenthewhiteswouldbeslaves.4. Nothingwasdone.
Chapter 51. No,hewascoldandhungryandsleptonthefloor.2. HedidnotwanttobelaughedatinBaltimore.3. No,helookedforhomeelsewhere.4. ItwasmorelikeEngland.5. Herfaceshowedkindlyemotions.6. HehadfaiththatGodwouldreleasehimfromslaveryoneday.
Chapter 61. Shedidnotlike“crouchingservility”andhewasaccustomedtoapproachingwhitewomenin
aservilemanner.2. Herealizedthatthewhiteskeptslavesfromreadingbecauseifslavescouldread,theywouldbe
discontentwiththeirmasters’rulesandwithbeingenslaved.3. AulddidnotwanttoloseDouglassashisslave.HethoughtreadingwouldfreeDouglass.
BecauseDouglassrealizedthis,heknewlearningcouldfreehim.4. Cityslaveshadtobetreatedwellenoughtonotembarrasstheirmasters.5. No,Mrs.Hamilton’sabuseofMarywasnotnormalforacityslaveholder.
Chapter 71. Shedidn’tatfirstunderstandthatslaveswerelikecowsorwagonstotheirowners.Shetreated
Douglassasafriendandthenturnedresentfulwhenhewasnotallowedtobeherstudentanymore.
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2. Hecouldtakebreadfromthehouseandnothavetobehungryasmuchasthey.3. Theyhadbrokenastrictsocialrulebyteachinghimtoread.4. Douglasslearnedwhattheenslavershaddonetohimandhisancestorstakenbyforcefrom
Africa.5. HereadthecitynewspaperwhichhadprintednorthernpetitionstofreetheDistrictof
ColumbiaslavesandabolishthetradeofslavesbetweenthestatesoftheUnitedStates.6. HewasafraidtobesuspectedofrunningawayanddidnottrusttheIrishmen.7. Hewantedtoescapeandifhecouldwritehimselfapass,hewouldhaveaneasiertime
traveling.8. Hehadtotrickboysintopenmanshipconteststolearnmoreletters.Hehadonlychalkand
walls,nopenorpaper.
Chapter 81. Hismasterhadnotleftawill,sohebecamepropertyofLucretiaandAndrewwhocouldkeep
orsellhimbutneededapriceset,sohewassenttobevaluatedawayfromthecity.2. Theslaveswereseparatedintogroupsaccordingtohowtheywouldbesoldandwhowouldbe
theirnewowners.3. Heknewwhatgoodtreatmentwaslike.4. Shehadservedhermasterfromhisinfancythroughhisdyingdayandgiventohimhermany
offspringwhohadtakencareofhisplantationthroughouthislife.Shewasnowveryold.5. Hisgrandmother’shomeisemptybecauseherfamilyaresoldawayandcan’tcomebackto
careforher.6. MasterHughlikedhavingDouglasswithhim.7. Hewouldpartforeverfromhisfriends,theBaltimorepoorwhiteboys.8. Hewantedtoplanhisescaperoute.
Chapter 91. Theybeggedandstolefoodfromtheirneighbors.2. Hehadnotbeentrainedinthepropertreatmentofslaves.Hewasdomineeringbuthadnot
abilitytoleadororganizepeople.3. Helackedfirmness.4. Heusedreligionasareasonforslaveholdingcruelty.5. HewantstobeexcusedforbeatingawomanbloodybecausetheBiblesayssomeonewho
doesn’tdomaster’swillshallbebeatenuntiltheirskinisstripedwithblood.ThisrevealseitherthathebelieveshimselftobeequaltoGodorthathedoesnotcomprehendJesus’smessageinLuke12:47.
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6. Shewascrippled.Douglassthoughthismasteracruelhypocrite.7. Hehadbecomeknowledgeableaboutslaveholdersandunwillingtocowtowtotheirwishes.8. Hecouldbreakthespiritsofyoungslaves.9. Herentedratherthanownedslaves.DouglasswasgladhewouldgetenoughtoeatatCoveys.
Chapter 10 PART A1. Hehadneverbeenanoxdriverorworkedawayfromthehouseforlongstretchesoftime.2. Hesurprisedthem,andheknewwhattheyweredoingbecauseheworkedwithhishandslike
theydid.3. Awomanwasboughttoproduceyoungslavesasthoughshewereahealthyyoungcow.He
rentedamarriedslaveforayeartoimpregnateher.4. HewastamedbyCovey’sharshtreatment.5. Theymadehimsadbecausehelongedforfreedom.6. Hewouldcomplaintohismasterandrequestprotection.7. No,hetoldhimhehadtogobacktoCoveybecauseotherwiseThomaswouldlosetheyears’
wages.8. Hewasaslavewithafreewife.Sandywaskindtohimandwasan“oldadviser.”9. HesawthathehadnoprotectionfromDouglass.10. Hehadhisself-confidenceandspiritback.Henolongerfeltinferiortotheslaveholders.
PART B1. Theslaveholdersintendedtheslavestoreleasetheirrebelliousspiritduringfreetimesothey
wouldbetootiredtofightforfreedom.2. Theholidaysappearedtobeaprivilegebutwerereallypartofthemasters’plottofurther
weakentheirslavesandkeepthemtrappedinslavery.3. Theholidaysweretobespentindrunkennesssothattheslaveswouldberelievedtogetback
totheclearheadedroutineofwork.4. Yes.5. Theyweremeaner,morecruel,andcowardlythanthenonreligiousslaveholders.6. Yes.7. Hewantedtokeepthemafraid.8. No.9. TheHarrismenwantedhimtoteachthemtoread.10. Heenjoyedteachinghisfellowslaves.11. Hetaughtseveralslavestoread.12. Theywereaunit.Therewasaverycloserelationship.
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13. Hemeantitwashiswilltoescapethatgavelifetohisspirit.14. No.15. Theyfacedstarvation,drowning,man-eatingdogs,scorpionsandbullets.Theywantedfree-
domfromslavery.16. Hewrotetheirownpassesbyforgingnoteswithamaster’ssignatureandseal.17. Heandtheothersmadepledgestostarttheirescape.18. Hemusthavemeantsomeonehadtoldthemasteroftheirescapeplan.19. Herefusedtobetiedupdespitetheirthreattoshoothim.20. HehadgottenHenryandJohntorunaway.21. Yes.Theymighthavekilledhim.22. Theywantedtoknowhowtheyhadbeenbetrayed.23. Theescapeesweretobesold,andthetradershadcometomakeaprofitfromthesale.24. Theyplannedtosellhimasawarningtotheothersbuttoleteveryoneexcepthimgohome.25. HefearedhewouldbesoldtoAlabama,butAuldsenthimbacktoBaltimoretohisformer
master,Hugh.26. Hebegantobuildwarshipsforashipbuilder.27. Hewastreatedlikeaslave.28. Theydidnotwanttocompetewithhimforjobs.29. Hehadvowedtofightbackifanyonehithim.30. Hewasenraged.31. Therewerenone.32. HewasmoreimportanttoHughbecausehegothigherwages.33. TheywenttoHugh.34. Hestolebyforce.
Chapter 111. Theirroutesofescapewereacopyofhis.2. Hemeantthewesternerswereindiscreet.3. Hefeltthisopennesspreventedslavesfromeludingtheirmasters,whonowknewhowthe
escapeescouldtravelnorth.4. Hesawthiscutasproofthatthemasterfelthewasentitledtoallofthewages.5. Hewenttoproposeadealwherebyhewouldsellhisowntime.6. Hughdidnothavetotakecareofhimanymore,sohehadtoprovideforhisownbasicneeds
aswellaspayapercentagetoHughofhisearnings.7. Douglasswaslateinpayinghim.HewasworriedthatDouglasshadnotsoughtpermissionto
spendthenightaway,wasactinglikeafreeman.
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8. HewasfightingbackagainstHugh.9. No.10. Theydidn’twanttobepartedfromlovedones.11. Hewantedtopreservethesecrettohelpothersescape.12. HeknewnooneinNewYork.13. No.14. Theyaregreedytoswallowtheterrifiedfugitive.15. Everyonewasapotentialcaptor.[Ed,Textdoesn’tsaywhyNewYorkisdifferentfromNew
Bedford,nordoesitexplainwhattheDARGcaseis]16. Theybelievedslaverywaswrong.17. Hewantedtokeephisidentify,whathe’dalwaysbeencalled.18. Itwasluxurious.HehadexpectedNortherners,whohadnoslaves,tolivelikepoorwhitesin
theSouthwhohadnoslaves.19. Theyweregood.Homeswereclean,orderly,andnew.20. HemeantthepeoplewhocapturedfreeslavesandsentthembacktotheSouth.21. Hereaditeagerlyanddependedonitfornewsofthestruggleforfreedom.22. Hethoughtofhimselfasaslaveanddidnotwanttogiveaspeechtowhitepeople.
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Chapter 1Recalling
1.HewasborninTuckahoe,Maryland.HarrietBaileyandawhitemanwerehisparents.2.Hehadcontactwithhismotherfourorfivetimesatnightwhenshecouldgetsometimeawayfromtheotherfarmwhereshewasaslave.3.HisfirstmasterwasCaptainAnthony.No.4.No.
Interpreting1.No.Enslavedchildrenfatheredbytheslaveownerwerelikelytobetreatedworsethanothers,andweremorelikelytobesoldofftheplantation,becausetheirpresenceoftenoffendedthe“mistress”oftheplantation.2.Theyseparatedslavechildrenfromtheirmotherssoasnottooffendtheirwivesbythepresenceoftheslavemistress.3.Hehadanintimaterelationshipwithher.4.Hefeltindescribableanguish.
SynthesizingTheycontrolledslaveswithbeatings.Theysoldtheirlovedonesawayfromthemordidnotselltheirlovedonesalongwiththem.Theylettheirownkidsplaywiththeslavekidstobondthemasfriends.
Chapter 2Recalling1.Theygrewtobacco,corn,andwheat.2.Theygoteightpoundsofporkorfishandabushelofcornmealpermonth.Theygottwolinenshirts,onepairoflinentrousersforwinter,onepairofstockings,onepairofshoes,peryear.3.Hewasharsh,highlycriticalandunwillingtocompromise.hewhippedoversleepingslaveswithahickorystick.4.Theyfeltitwasanhonortobesentthereandlikedtogotheretogetthefoodandclothingallow-ancefortheirslavecommunity.
Interpreting1.Yes,hehadmorethanthreehundredslavesonhisownpropertyandmoreonthetwentyfarmshedirectedinWyeTownandNewDesign.2.Itwasthefloorandaroughblanket.Theyhadlittletimetosleep.
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3.Hetooknopleasureinpunishingtheslaves.HewasnotinnatelycruelasSeverehadbeen.4.Theygottocollectthefoodandclothingfortheircommunity.Theytriedtopleasetheiroverseersthewaypoliticiansdo.
SynthesizingLifewouldbebusyanddemanding.Theownerwouldhavehouseslavesdirectedbyhiswife,includ-ingtheslavechildrenwhoplayedwithandservedthewhitechildren.Theoutlyinghouseswouldcontainhorsesandtheirslaveattendants;barnsandsilosforcollectinggrain,nuts,tobacco,andveg-etables,whereslavesworkunderthehiredoverseer;otheroverseersdirectedfieldswhereslaveswouldworktoplant,tend,andharvestcrops.youwouldhearwhipscracking,slavesscreaming,childrenlaughing.
Chapter 3Recalling1.Theslaveswenttherefortheirfoodandclothing.2.Theytookcareofthehorsebarn.3.Theyintendedtolearnaboutescapeorrebellionplansandaboutdiscontentamongslaves.
Interpreting1.Thetarwasevidencetheoverseerwouldusetocatchthem.Thentheywouldbewhipped.2.Thehorseshadtolookgoodandbehavewellwhenevercolonelshowedup.Hewasuncaring,unreasonable,andcaredaboutappearancemorethanunderlyingquality.3.Theywerehumananddevelopedfeelingsofprideandallegiancetotheirhomeplantations.
SynthesizingTheyhadtoplacatetheirownersforthefewprivilegestheygotandtoprotecttheirlovedonesandthemselvesfrombeingsoldaway.
Chapter 4Recalling1.HethoughtColonelLloydwantedamoresevereoverseerthanHopkins.2.No,becausetobeaccusedwastobeconvicted.3.Dembywouldnotcomeoutofthewatertobewhippedagain.
Interpreting1.Hedemandedandgotconstantobedience.
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Heneversmiledorjoked.Hespokeverylittleandusedhiswhiptogiveorders.2.Hewouldbepunishedanyway.3.Mr.GoretoldDembytogetoutofthewaterbythecountof3orhewouldkillhim.HeshotDembydeadwithinamomentofsaying“3.:4.Yes,hewasthemostdreadedoverseertoalltheslaves.
SynthesizingItwasbetterforaslavetobepunishedwronglythanforanoverseertobeprovenwronginaccusinghim.ThisrulewouldkeepmenlikeGoreinpowerbecausethey’drarelybeprovenwrong.
Chapter 5Recalling1.Hedrovethecowshome,keptthebirdsoffthecows,ranerrandsforLucretiaAuldandpickedupyoungDaniel’sdeadbirds.2.Theyatecornmealmushfromatroughthewaypigseat.3.Hewassevenoreightyearsold.4.HelookedtowardBaltimorefromthebow.
Interpreting1.No.Childrenusuallyhadlessworkresponsibilities,buttheyalsoreceivedlessintermsoffoodandclothingrations.2.Thecoldandhungerwerethehardestaspectsforhim.3.Hismotherwasdeadandhisgrandmotherlivedveryfaraway.Althoughhissiblingslivedonthesameplantation,theyhadneverbondedduetotheabsenceoftheirmother.4.HewastoserveLucretiaAuldandDanielAuld,themaster’schildren.Hefeltoptimisticandluckytohavebeenchosentomoveand,lookingback,hevieweditasoneofthemostimportanteventsofhislife.
SynthesizingHewasincludedinAuld’shouseholdasapartoffamilylife,whereasonLloyd’splantation,hewastreatedlikethelivestock.HewasallowedtofetchDaniel’sdeadbirdsandgoutofsightonthehunt-inggrounds.HedroveahorsecartbyhimselftorunerrandsforLucretia.
Chapter 6Recalling1.Shehadwarm,kindfeelingstowardhim.Shehadneverbeforehadaslavebuthadearnedherown
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livingasaweaver.2.Hemadeherstopimmediately.3.No.4.Generally,thingswerebetterforslavesinthecity.Forexample,Mrs.AuldpreferredthatDouglasslookherinthefacethantolookdownasthoughsheweretoogoodforhim,andalso,slavesinthecitywere“muchbetterfedandclothed.”
Interpreting1.Heknewthatshemustobeyherhusbandandthatherattitudetowardslaveswasbecomingmoreinlinewiththeconventionalone.2.Theybelieveditwouldmakethemdiscontent.3.HeincreasedDouglass’sdesiretoreadbecause,sinceitwasforbidden,Douglassknewthatreadingmustbeakeytogainingfreedomandadvancementinlife.4.Theylivedwiththemandinteractedwiththem.Theyhadtotreatthemwellsotheywouldn’tbeashamedtofacefriendsafterabusinganenslavedpersonpublicly.
SynthesizingHeoverheardMasterAuldexplainingwhySophiashouldnotbebackingaslavetoread,whichwasthatlearningfrombooksmightmakeaslavediscontentwithhissituation.
Chapter 7Recalling1.Helearnedtoreadandwrite.2.Sheattackedhimwhenshesawhimwithanewspaper.3.Onewasaprinteddialoguebetweenmasterandslave,whichresultedinemancipationfortheslave.TheotherwasaspeechbyRichardSheridantosupportCatholicemancipationfromEngland.4.Someonewhoopposesslaveryisanabolitionist.
Interpreting1.Theslaveholderlosthisorherhumanity,kindness,becameviciousandcoldhearted.2.Helovedthem.3.Theywerebothboundbyobligationtoworkforpropertyholderswhoextortedlaborinexchangefortherighttoeat,haveshelter,andhaverelativeswiththem.4.HeknewifheescapedtotheNorth,peopletherewouldprotecthimbecauseofabolitionism,asocialmovementagainstslavery.
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SynthesizingHeisquotingMasterAuld,whomeantthatifslavescouldread,theywouldbegintowantfreedom.Readingisthe“inch.”Freedomisthe“ell.”Douglasswantedfreedom.
Chapter 8Recalling1.Theslavesweregivenvaluessotheycouldbesoldoffatauction.2.Andrewwasacrueldrunkardwhomismanagedtheslaves.3.Shehadchildrenandmanydescendantswhoworkedontheestate.Shehadcaredforthesickownerfromhischildhoodtooldageandathisdeathbed.4.ThomasandHughdislikedeachother,soThomastookDouglassawayfromhisbrother.
Interpreting1.Itshowsthattheywereasmeaninglessasfurnituretotheirowners.2.HehadexperiencedabetterlifeinBaltimore.3.Theslaveholdershadabandonedhertodieofstarvationandcoldaftershe’dgiventhemalifetimeofgoodservice.4.HewassadtoleaveBaltimoreandfearfulhecouldneverreturn.
SynthesizingIt’saboutamother’sgriefoverstolendaughtersandthedesolateexistenceofslavery.Douglasschoseittoexpresshisgrandmother’spainandthehorrorofslavery.
Chapter 9Recalling1.Starvingthemwasconsideredthemeanestpractice.2.Helikedthem,andhedidn’tapproveofslavery.3.Itwasaschoolthattaughtthenewtestamenttoslavechildren.4.Heknewhe’dgetenoughtoeat.No,hewashungryandhatedhismaster.Heintendstoshowthatreligiondoesn’tkeeppeoplefrombeingmean.
SynthesizingWithoutfood,apersoncannotexperienceanycontentmentorreachforothersneedstobefilled.Ahungrypersonisweak,ingreatpain,sick,andoverwhelmedbyanydemandtodoanything.
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Chapter 10 Part ARecalling1.Hewouldcreeparoundandsneakuponthemtopunishthem.2.Hesawbeautifulsailingships.3.Hegavehimaroot.Hewassupposedtokeepitinhispocket.4.HekickedHughesinthechestandthenbeatCoveyinafight.
Interpreting1.Hewantedtocatchthemnotworkingsothathecouldpunishthem.Theywerealwaysafraid.2.Hemeanthe’denjoyhisfreedommorebecausehehadsufferedmoreinslavery.3.Hehadstooduptohistormenterandshownhimhe’dfightback.4.Hemeantthathe’dfighttothepointofhisowndeathagainstanyonewhotriedtowhiphim.
SynthesizingThisisthemainthemeofDouglass’slife,howheandhisfriendssufferedunderslaverylikeanimalsandhowheandtheybecamehumanbeingsagainasfreepeople.
Chapter 10 Part BRecalling1.Theyexpectedthemtodance,getdrunk,andsingsongstogether,“playingball,wrestling...drinkingwhisky;thislattermodewasbyfarthemostagreeabletothefeelingsofourmasters.”2.HewasDouglass’snewmaster.No.3.Hewasdeterminedtoescape.Hewantedtolive“UPONFREELANDaswellasWITHFREE-LAND.”4.Hemeantnottoadmitanythingtothekidnappers.5.Theydidnotwanttheblackstogettheirjobs.
Interpreting1.Itwasfraudbecausethewhiskyandsixdays’libertyseemedagifttotheslavesbutwereintendedtoholdthemhelplessontheslaveholders’property.
2.Mr.Freelandwashumane;Mr.Coveywasinhumaneandcruel.Bothwereslaveholders,butMr.CoveywasaNegro-breakerandslavedriver,whodidn’townslaves.Mr.Freelanddidownslaves.3.No.4.HefearedbeingseparatedfromCharles,thetwoHenry’sandJohn.5.Hedidn’tknowhowtodothework,andthewhiteworkershatedhimandabusedhim.
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SynthesizingHelearnedthatgoodtimesandfamilywerenotenoughforhimifhehadtoliveonanotherman’sland.Helearnedthatgoodslaveholderstoocouldnotprotecthimfromthesocialsystem,forex-ample,beingsentfromplacetoplacebythosewhoownedhim.helearnedthatheneededfriendstocarryouthispurpose,educatingandfreeingslaves.Hestillwantedtoescapemorethaneverbecausehehadbecomeconvictedofhisandhisfriendsneedforfreedomandeducation.
Chapter 11Recalling1.HethoughttheywouldrevealsecretstothosewhowouldcaptureescapingslavesorpunishthemfortheirinvolvementwiththeRailroad.2.HedidnotwanttoleavehisBaltimorefriends.3.HewenttoNewBedford,Massachusetts,wherehewassurprisedattheprosperity:sailingshipsintheharbor,cleanwarehousesofbrickintheharbor,beautifulhouses,well-keptgardens,andwork-ersnotbeingwhippedoryelledat.4.Therewerenoslaves;theneighborhoodsandharborwerecleanandquiet;thepeoplewereindus-triousbutnotyellingandscreamingateachother.
Interpreting1.No.Hedistractedhimbygoingonstrikeandfeudingwithhimovermoney.2.Yes,itwaspeacefulandfree;heandhiswifewererespected.3.Theywouldkillthosewhobetrayedthem.4.Itpublishedabolitionistwritings.
SynthesizingHewassayingslaverywasnotnecessarytothepursuitofwealth,education,andprosperity.
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Final Test #1 Answer Key
1. b 2. d 3. a 4. a 5. d 6. b 7. b 8. a 9. b 10.c
Final Test #2 Answer Key
1. d 2. d 3. c 4. c 5. a 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. d 10.a
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Chapter 1
1. *c.gory
2. *d.cudgel
3. *d.impertinent
4. *a.blunt
5. *b.infernal
6. *d.intimation
7. *b.inevitable
8. *a.odiousness
9. *b.conjecture
10. *a.joist
Write a vocabulary word for each of these definitions.
11. [impertinent]12. [blunt]13. [inevitable]14. [intimation]15. [odiousness]16. [cudgel]17. [gory]18. [conjecture]19. [joist]20. [infernal]
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Chapter 2
1. *a.obdurate
2. *b.jargon
3. *c.barbarity
4. *d.esteem
5. *a.evince
6. *a.conspire
7. *b.fiendish
8. *d.rapturous
9. *c.ineffable
10. *c.misdemeanor
Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.
11. diligently[RayaisnotascreativeasRaoul,butsheworksfarmorediligently.]
12. rude[WesleptinarudecottageinUtah,buttheneighborsweregenerous.]
13. incoherent[BecauseofherearlylifeinaPeruvianvillage,Marikawasincoherenttoeveryoneexcepthermotheruntilshewasaboutfiveyearsold.]
14. ineffable[WhenCharliereachedthetopofMountEverest,hisreactionwasineffable.]
15. rapturous[Withonerapturousswandive,Marinabeganhersummervacation.]
16. conspire[Nomatterhowcarefullyweconspire,Jacquesalwaysknowswhenwe’replanningasurprisepartyforhim.]
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17. esteem[TheteacherKevinandMinaesteemhighestistheonewhospendsmosttimewiththemandenjoystheircompany.]
18. evince[Chloecanevincemiserywhensheisperfectlycalmandcontent.]
19. obdurate[Becausenoonehadeverconfrontedhim,Kylewasanobduratebullybythetimehewasintheeighthgrade.]
20. jargon[WhenJordanusesbasketballjargon,Shelly’searsperkup,andshelistensverycarefully.]
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Chapter 3
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. Stanleysoldallhis([equipage,]reportage)forshiningshoesandboughtalawnmowerwhenhemovedtothesuburbs.
2. Cherisanexcellentmechanic,butaneuroticcustomerwasableto(defuse,[defile])herrepu-tationallovertown.
3. Hannahwill([brook,] bank)nointerruptionswhensheispaintingaportrait.
4. Sometimesapoliceforcewillusepeppersprayto(oppress,[suppress])ariot.
5. Mandybeganto([execrate,]desecrate)Beauthefirsttimeshesawhimaftertheirbigbreak-up.
6. Thetrainerusedathoughtful(stratosphere,[stratagem])togetthemustangtocometohimandlowerhishead.
7. BecauseGabe’s([supposition,]imposition)isthatClairewillarrivelate,hetellsherthatthetrainisleavingahalfhourbeforeitsscheduleddeparturetime.
8. Afavorite(axon,[maxim])ofRobert’sis“Seizetheday.”
9. Cassiebeganto([imbibe,]elude)heroldersister’shabitofmakingherbedeverymorning.
10. Phyllis’sinterestinhiscoincollectionisaclever([stratagem,]stratiform)forgettingMario’sattention.
11. Johnbeganto(disintegrate,[execrate])hisyoungerbrotherforbeingdisrespectfultotheirmother.
Choose the definition that best matches each vocabulary word.
12. defile[f ]
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13. suppress[i]
14. supposition[d]
15. execrate[b]
16. stratagem[e]
17. brook[g]
18. imbibe[h]
19. equipage[c]
20. maxim[a]
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Chapter 4
Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.
1. indispensable[AguideisindispensableonanArcticexpedition.]
2. perpetrator[SoonafterthetheftofMr.Dillard’sGermanshepherd,thedogitselfforcedtheperpetratortoturnhimselfin.]
3. impudence[InWinniethePooh,Tiggerisknownforhisimpudence,andPigletforhisinhibi-tions.]
4. subversion[AfterKarl’ssubversionofauthorityonthehikingtrip,herealizedheactuallyneededthecounselors’leadership.]
5. immutable[Elephantsmayseemimmutablebecauseoftheirenormoussize,butactually,theyarequiteintelligentandcanlearnroutinesandinteractwithhumans.]
6. grave[Itwouldbeagravemistaketodrinksaltwatertoquenchone’sthirst.]
7. homage[TheAndeanpeoplepayhomagetothesunwithacelebrationcalledIntiRaymi,whichisheldatthesummersolsticeinJune.]
8. servile[MirandaisembarrassedbySusan’sservilemannerandinsistsshestopcallingeveryoneSirandMadam.]
Answer the questions about each vocabulary item.
9. Whatisasynonymforthewordindispensable?[essential]
10. Whatisanantonymforthewordindispensable?[dispensable]
11. Whatisasynonymforthewordperpetrator?[criminal]
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12. Whatisanantonymforthewordperpetrator?[victim]
13. Whatisasynonymforthewordimpudence?[insolence]
14. Whatisanantonymforthewordimpudence?[respect]
15. Whatisanantonymforthewordservile?[autocratic]
16. Whatisanantonymforthewordimmutable?[mutable]
17. Whatisasynonymforthewordimmutable?[unchangeable]
18. Whatisasynonymforthewordhomage?[honor]
19. Whatisasynonymforthewordgrave?[somber]
20. Whatisasynonymforthewordsubversion?[destruction]
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Chapter 5
Numbers 1 to 9. Use the vocabulary words in the list below to complete the story.
Ecstasy Severe Consolation Fluent Eloquent Galling Providence Egotistical Ridicule
Shortywastiredofbeingthesubjectof[ridicule]athiscousins’homebecausetheyspokeSpanish,andhedidnot.Shortywasanextremely[egotistical]youngman,andhiscousins’[galling]laughterhadcaused[severe]damagetohisself-esteem.Thefactthathewas[fluent]inEnglishwasno[consolation]either.
Thenoneday,[providence]deliveredShortyawayfromhispredicamentandtowardthe[ecstasy]ofromanticlove.AyoungSpanish-speakingwomanbegantovisithiscousins’housewhenhewasthereandtouse[eloquent]Spanishlanguageinpraiseofhim.Atfirsthecouldtakeno[consolation]fromthesespeechesbecausehedidnotunderstandthem.Soon,how-ever,becauseofhisgrowingaffectionforher,hebegantolearnandtospeakherlanguage.
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
10. Myterrierbouncesin([ecstasy,]excision)whenheseesmecomeinthedoor.
11. Withtreesfallingandshuttersbanging,weknewthestormwas(revere,[severe])withouttheweatherreport.
12. InTitanic,theheroinestandswitharmsoutstretchedonthe([bow,] brow)oftheship.
13. Acupofwaterandagentlevoicewillgivethechildsome(insulation,[consolation])afterthelossofherpet.
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14. OneofLincoln’smost(elegant,[eloquent])speeches,thoughaveryshortone,wastheGet-tysburgAddress.
15. Agroupofdolphinsleaptanddanced(daft,[aft])oftheboatinherwake.
16. AlanguageinstructoroncesaidthatonehastoberaisedinFranceinordertobea([fluent,]fluid)Frenchspeaker.
17. Aviolinoutoftuneisa([galling,]gelling)soundtoamusician’sears.
18. Withthegiftof(prudence,[providence]),MelindaandCharliestartedasuccessfulbedandbreakfastatMelinda’smother’sbirthplace.
19. MuhammadAliwasquite([egotistical,]elyptical)duringtheheightofhisboxingcareer,buthisconfidenceprobablyhelpedhimsucceed.
20. Clarencehadtoputupwith(reticule, [ridicule])fromhisclassmateswhenherodetheuni-cycletoschool.
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Chapter 6
Write a definition for each of these vocabulary words.
1. impudent,adjective[Disrespectful]
2. tranquil,adjective[Composed, calm, free from anxiety]
3. accord,noun[Agreement, harmony]
4. discord,noun[Lack of agreement or harmony]
5. perplexing,adjective[Confusing, puzzling]
6. shun,verb[To purposefully avoid or keep away from]
7. vestige,noun[A visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed]
8. lacerated,pastparticiple[Torn, mangled, or wounded]
9. odium,noun[A state of disgrace resulting from hateful conduct]
10. emaciated,adjective[Bony; very thin, especially from starvation]
Write either a synonym or an antonym for each of these vocabulary words.
11. impudent[rude, respectful]
12. tranquil[calm, turbulent]
13. accord[agreement, disagreement]
14. discord[disagreement, agreement]
15. perplexing[confusing, understood]
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16. shun[reject, accept]
17. vestige[trace, entirety]
18. lacerated[torn, healed]
19. odium[disgrace, celebrity]
20. emaciated[thin, obese]
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Chapter 7
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. Adogmayallowitselftobetreatedlike([chattel,]chatter),butacatbelongstoitself.
2. Thevirtuemostvaluedbyabankeris(impudence,[prudence]).
3. Whenshefoundthatwealthdidnotgiveherthehappinessshecraved,theyoungteacherchoseto(invest,[divest])herselfofallherpropertyandjointhePeaceCorps.
4. Despitehis([abdication, [apprehension]),Michael’smanuscriptwasaccepted,andhebecameapublishedpoet.
5. Sondraisan([apt,]arid)medicalstudent,butsheishavingtroublepayinghertuition.
6. InTheScarletPimpernel,an(urgent,[urchin])changesplaceswithayoungroyal,towhomhebearsastrongresemblance.
7. Wewereonlyableto([console,]conceal)Bamiebysayingthatshecouldstillauditionfortheroleofthemurderess.
8. Afterthreedays,theblizzardragedon(unindented,[unabated])innorthernKentucky.
9. Bytheendofthewinter,Georgiahadbegunto(abate,[abhor])herdailyoatmealwithraisins.
10. Bothofourcats(soothe,[loathe])thewater,buttheywillplayinthesandneartheshoreline.
11. Oneday,Marisadumpedacanofpaintonherhead,whichwasthickanddarkgreen,andshewascompletely([wretched,]wrecked).
12. Withicealloverthem,thesteepmarblestepswere([treacherous,] tremulous).
Answer the questions about each vocabulary word.
13. Whatisanantonymoftheworddivest?[collect]
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14. Whatisanantonymofthewordapprehension?[anticipation]
15. Whatisasynonymofthewordapt?[clever]
16. Whatisasynonymofthewordprudence?[caution]
17. Whatisanantonymofthewordconsole?[upset]
18. Whatisasynonymofthewordunabated?[continuous]
19. Whatisanantonymofthewordloathe?[adore]20. Whatisanantonymofthewordwretched?[joyful]
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Chapter 8
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. Withitssailsbillowedanditsbowhighagainstthewind,a([schooner,]crooner)isverymuchlikeabirdinflight.
2. Onewayto(render,[sunder])alobstershelliswithyourbarehands.
3. Cherylwilltryonemore([entreaty,]entrail),andthenshewillgiveupongettingpermissiontodriveamotorcycle.
4. Becauseheisa(bounteous,[righteous])man,Karlwouldnotallowtheotherstoteasethenewstudent.
5. Thosepaleyellowroseswillbegorgeousinavasenexttotheblacktile(hart, [hearth])
6. Onfirstseeingherlong-lostsister,Millie’semotionswere(unalterable,[unutterable]).
7. Timisknownforhislatenightsatexpensiveclubs,andhis(dissertation,[dissipation])makeshimverypopularwiththewaiters.
8. Becauseofhis([profligate,]proletariat)spending,wedecidednottosendJordantobuysuppliesforthestageset.
Answer the questions about each vocabulary word.
9. Whatisanantonymforthewordprofligate?[conservative]
10. Whatisanantonymforthewordsunder?[mend]
11. Whatisasynonymforthewordsunder?[sever]
12. Whatisasynonymforthewordprofligate?[wasteful]
13. Whatisasynonymforthewordentreaty?[plea]
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14. Whatisanantonymfortheworddissipation?[development]
15. Whatisasynonymforthewordunutterable?[unspeakable]
16. Whatisasynonymforthewordhearth?[fireplace]
17. Whatisasynonymforthewordrighteous?[honorable]
18. Whatisanantonymforthewordrighteous?[dishonorable]
19. Whatisasynonymfortheworddissipation?[profligacy]
20. Whatisanantonymforthewordunutterable?[describable]
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Chapter9
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1. Becauseofthelongabsenceofthemenduringthewar,thousandsofwomenandchildrenbecame(dissolute,[destitute]).
2. Seniorsenjoytheopportunitytoexpresstheir(content,[contempt])fortheyoungerclasses.
3. IfMiguelwerenotso(frigid,[rigid])abouthisdiet,itwouldbemuchmorepleasanttosharemealswithhim.
4. Technically,ifyouwriteacheckformoneythatisnotinyourbankaccount,youarecommit-tingbank([fraud,]laud)
5. Melindahasalwaysbeena(frightful,[fretful])person,andnowthatshereallyhassomethingtoworryabout,sheseemsnomoreanxiousthanusual.
6. Ourswimmingcoachdoesnotallow(lagging,[lax])behaviorsuchasbreakingoutoflanesorstoppingshortoftheendofthepool.
7. Her(sanctity,[sanction])againstsloppyswimmingistenminutesoutofthepool.
8. BenjaminFranklinandSojournerTruthwerebothknownfortheir([sagacity,]acidity).
9. Carrie’s(intention,[pretension])tobeingacampergotheranightofshiveringandscratch-ingunderthestars.
10. Aprayingmantisdoesnotactuallyfeel([piety,]parity)whenitputsitsfrontlegstogether.
11. Abullinachinashopwouldbeextremely(propitious,[pernicious]).
Choose the definition that best matches each vocabulary word.
12. pernicious[c]
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13. sagacity[b]
14. piety[e]
15. pretension[i]
16. sanction[d]
17. fretful[g]
18. fraud[a]
19. contempt[h]
20. lax[f ]
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Chapter 10 Part A
Choose the word that best completes each of these sentences.
1. LeadershiphasalwaysbeenShayla’s([forte,]ford),andshedoesn’tdowelltakingdirectionfromothers.
2. Dallasspendsalotoftimeinquietmeditation,andhis([lofty,]drafty)dreamsmakehimsmile.
3. Geraldwill(quote,[quail])ifheseesMonicascowlingbecauseheknowshowhothertemperis.
4. Peopleinloveoftenbelievethattheirsisa([singular,]sanguine)experiencewhichwillneverhappenagainandhasneverreallyhappenedbefore.
5. Ifyoudon’tshaketheorangejuice,the(drills,[dregs])willgatheratthebottomofthecon-tainer.
6. Thewhitetigerwasstunningasitcrouchedinthe(hungering,[lingering])raysofmoonlight.
7. Allofthehuskiesare([yoked,]yanked)inpairsexcepttheleaddog,whoisharnessedalone.
8. Donot(tussle,[trifle])withDale’saffectionsbecausehishearthasbeenbrokenrecently.
9. Withcharmand(dunning,[cunning]),Anthonyluredhiscustomerintoahugepurchaseofclothingandmakeup.
10. ThemaleAfricanlionisknownforhis([languor,]language),whilethefemaleisthehunterinthefamily.
11. Afterbeingpunchedinthehead,theboxerwasina([stupor,] supine)forseveralhours.
Write a definition for each of these vocabulary words.
12. dregs,noun[Thebottompartofaliquid,containingsedimentthathassettled;theleastdesir-ableportion]
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13. lofty,adjective[Ofgreatheight,elevated,exalted]
14. languish,verb[Tobecomeweakorfeeble;losestrength]
15. defiance,noun[Boldresistance;oppositiontoauthority]
16. feeble,adjective[Lackingstrength,weak]
17. comply,verb[Toactinaccordancewithanother’scommandorrequest]
18. turbid,adjective[Lackingclarity,foul,muddy]
19. gallant,adjective[Valiantorunflinchinginactionorbattle]
20. apostrophe,noun[Aliterarydeviceinwhichanonhumanthingisaddresseddirectlyasthoughitwereaperson]
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Chapter 10 Part B
Choose the definition that best matches each vocabulary word.
1. imbue,verb[h]
2. propriety,noun[d]
3. redress,noun[f ]
4. visaged,adjective[k]
5. indignation,noun[g]
6. concert,noun[e]
7. staid,adjective[a]
8. insurrection,noun[b]
9. benevolence,noun[c]
10. harass,verb[i]
11. feasible,adjective[j]
12. digress,verb[o]
13. ardently,adverb[l]
14. vindicate,verb[m]
15. calamity,noun[n]
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Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.
16. defiance[BecauseofPosey’sdefiance,sherecoveredfromanillnessherdoctorhadsaidwasfatal.]
17. imbue[ThehorsebegantoimbueCharliewithconfidenceandself-disciplinethathehadneverpossessedbeforeridingher.]
18. redress[TheredressmymotheraskedfromusformissingherdinnerwasforTerryandItopreparethenextfamilydinnerwithouther.]
19. propriety[Oneexampleofproprietyataweddingistobeabsolutelyquietduringtheweddingvows.]
20. indignation[Mycatexpressesindignationbyturningherbacktome,sittingonherhaunches,andflickinghertail.]
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Chapter 11
Answer the questions about each vocabulary word.
1. Whatisanantonymforthewordimputation?[praise]
2. Whatisasynonymforthewordimputation? [blame]
3. Whatisanantonymforthewordexculpate?[accuse]
4. Whatisasynonymforthewordexculpate? [vindicate]
5. Whatisasynonymforthewordcommensurate?[proportionate]
6. Whatisanantonymforthewordcommensurate?[disproportionate]
7. Whatisasynonymforthewordexhort?[advise]
8. Whatisasynonymforthewordperseverance?[determination]
9. Whatisasynonymforthewordwrath?[fury]
10. Whatisasynonymfortheworderroneous?[false]
11. Whatisanantonymfortheworderroneous?[correct]
12. Whatisasynonymfortheworddilapidated?[shabby]
13. Whatisanantonymfortheworddilapidated?[trim]
14. Whatisasynonymforthewordscathing?[critical]
15. Whatisanantonymforthewordscathing?[encouraging]
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Write a sentence for each vocabulary word.
16. erroneous[Kat’sassumptionthatbecauseheisafootballplayerMichaelcannotplaythefluteiserroneous.]
17. exculpate[LouistriedtoexculpateRandybysayingthattheyweretogetheratthelibrarydur-ingtheincident,butRandydecidedtoadmitthetruth.]
18. commensurate[Noonebelievesthatanexecutivewhoearnsoverabilliondollarsayearisearningasalarycommensuratewithhisorherproductivity.]
19. scathing[Marcus’sscathingcommentsaboutJanet’scookinghavereallyhurtherfeelings.]
20. dilapidated[Thatoldhouseissodilapidatedthatbirdsandsmallanimalshavesetuppermanentresidencethere.]