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The thread on the spindle became tangled.
a smooth fabric, as of silk, with a glossy front side
a cunning or deceptive character found in the folklore
a seating area of tiered benches for spectators
a rod onto which thread is twisted and spun
After Jim's mother and father died, he was raised by FOSTER parents.
receiving shelter and parental care though not related
extremely intense
unusual
one marked by aggressive, violent, antisocial thought
It is ABNORMAL for her to be late, so something must be wrong.
unusual
extremely intense
to focus one's gaze or attention intently
receiving shelter and parental care though not related
The LONER enjoyed life in the wilderness where no one could bother him.
a seating area of tiered benches for spectators
someone who avoids others
a dishonest person who tricks others
unusual
Crocodiles are FEROCIOUS animals that people should keep their distance from.
unusual
receiving shelter and parental care though not related
exhibiting extreme fierceness, violence, or brutality
a dishonest person who tricks others
How is the narrator related to Clarissa?
She is her mother.
She is her grandmother.
She is her aunt.
She is her foster mother.
What might the paper bag that holds all of Clarissa's belongings symbolize?
the sadness of her future
the impermanence in her life
the way she distances herself from others
the place she holds in the tribe
What conclusion can be drawn about Clarissa's previous foster families?
They could not cope with Clarissa's behavior.
They did not have enough room for her.
They did not understand Assiniboin children
They could not afford to buy her clothes.
Which of the following details tells the reader that Clarissa comes from an abusive background?
She has dreams about being chased by a man with a knife.
She smiles at all the right times
She likes going to powwows
She loves dancing to traditional music.
Which of the following is NOT something that Clarissa does while having ferocious dreams?
wriggle
laugh
scream
cry
Which Native American group does Clarissa most likely belong to?
Cherokee
Sioux
Seminole
Assiniboin
How does Harold help make Clarissa feel like one of the other kids?
by seating her in the bleachers near the drum
by introducing her as his sister
by giving her music tapes to listen to
by taking her to Molly Graybull's house
What is a person or thing that has its own meaning and stands for something else an example of?
an illustration
irony
symbol
imagery
What is one recurring event that symbolizes Clarissa's painful past?
harming animals
listening to music
dancing
attending powwows
What kind of person is the narrator of "Dancer"?
kind and compassionate
mean and cruel
funny and entertaining
foolish and clumsy
A HORDE of people were waiting in line to buy tickets for the pop singer's concert.
dreadful and shocking
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or distress
a large group or crowd
n official who puts to death somebody
